Tulsa Golden Hurricane vs UAB Blazers Prediction, 11/2/2024 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Tulsa Golden Hurricane vs UAB Blazers

Date: Saturday, November 2, 2024

Location: Protective Stadium in Birmingham, AL

TV: ESPN+

Odds/Point Spread: Blazers (-3.5)

Total/Over-Under: 58

Protective Stadium is the site where the UAB Blazers (1-6) will take on the Tulsa Golden Hurricane (3-5) on Saturday, November 2, 2024. UAB opens this matchup as 3.5-point favorites. The betting total comes in at 58.

The Tulsa Golden Hurricane come into this matchup with a record of 3-5 for this season. The last time they took the field, the Golden Hurricane faced off with the UTSA Roadrunners and notched a win by a score of 46-45. In all, they tallied 80 plays which gave them 433 yards. The Tulsa Golden Hurricane ended up rushing 36 times and totaled 63 yds, which came out to an average of 1.8 yds per attempt. On the ground, the Golden Hurricane gave up 103 yds on 40 attempts, which is an average of 2.6 yards per rush surrendered. Tulsa conceded 31 completions on 51 attempts for 443 yds, and a completion percentage of 60.8%.

When it comes to putting points on the board, the Tulsa Golden Hurricane are averaging 25.3 PPG. As a team they're averaging 154.1 yards in the run game which is 72nd in college football. The Golden Hurricane have earned 3,025 total yards for the season. In terms of distribution of touchdowns, Tulsa has compiled 14 passing touchdowns and 8 touchdowns on the ground. Tulsa has compiled 165 1st downs offensively, and they have been flagged for 48 penalties for 413 yards. They have given the ball to the opposition 10 different times.

In terms of passing yards, the Golden Hurricane are conceding 2,353 yds which ranks them 132nd in Division 1. They are giving up 294.1 yards per game through the air and giving up a completion percentage of 63.8%. Over the course of this season, they are giving up 438.5 yards per outing ranking them 120th in the country. They have conceded 21 touchdowns via the pass and 15 touchdowns via the ground game. The opposition is running for 4.0 yards per run and 144.4 rushing yards per contest this season. Over the course of this season, they have conceded 1,155 yards via the ground game in 8 contests. The Golden Hurricane are ranked 122nd in the nation when it comes to team defense, allowing 35.9 points per game.

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The Blazers step onto the field holding a record of 1-6 for this season. The last time they took the gridiron, the Blazers walked away with a loss by a score of 35-25 when they faced the USF Bulls. UAB allowed 41 attempts on the ground for 148 yards (3.6 yds per rush). The Blazers pass defense gave up a completion rate of 53.1%, surrendering 201 yds on 17 out of 32 through the air. The Blazers finished the contest with a total of 485 yards on 90 plays (5.4 yards per play). UAB ended up running for 3.0 yards per carry, finishing with a total of 101 yds on 34 attempts.

The UAB Blazers hold an average of 373.9 yards/game, which has them sitting 88th in D-1. The UAB offense has compiled 521 penalty yds on 61 violations, which is 16th in D-1 in terms of giving up free yards. They hold an average of 134.6 yards per game via the rush and have run for 942 yards overall. They have given away 11 picks while surrendering 4 fumbles and they have been able to earn 150 1st downs. When it comes to the points being put on the board, the Blazers currently sit 115th in Division 1 averaging 21.0 points per game. During this campaign so far, the Blazers have compiled 1,675 yards via the pass as well as holding an average of 239.3 passing yards per game, which ranks 58th in college football.

The Blazers are conceding 37.6 points per game, which puts them 129th in Division 1. UAB has surrendered a total of 1,697 yards rushing (242.4 yards per game) in addition to 23 touchdowns rushing so far this year. This year, they have allowed 263 total points. They have conceded 7 touchdowns via the pass in addition to 145.1 yards/outing, which has them ranked 4th in college football. The Blazers defense has taken part in 448 plays, which has them sitting 12th in the nation. They have compiled 2 fumbles recovered and 3 interceptions this year.

Who will win tonight's Golden Hurricane/Blazers college football game against the spread?

Josh's Pick: Take the Golden Hurricane +3.5

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