Tulsa Golden Hurricane vs. UAB Blazers prediction, November 2nd, 2024 college football tips, best bets and odds

Game: Tulsa Golden Hurricane vs. UAB Blazers

Date: Saturday, November 2, 2024

Location: Protective Stadium in Birmingham, AL

TV: ESPN+

Odds/point distribution: Blazers (-3.5)

Total/Over-Under: 58

The UAB Blazers (1-6) will face the Tulsa Golden Hurricane (3-5) at Protective Stadium on Saturday, November 2, 2024. UAB opens this matchup as a 3.5-point favorite. The bet total is 58.

The Tulsa Golden Hurricane enter this matchup with a record of 3-5 on the season. The last time they took the field, the Golden Hurricane took on the UTSA Roadrunners and earned a victory by a score of 46-45. In total, they ran 80 plays, which gave them 433 yards. The Tulsa Golden Hurricane finished rushing 36 times for a total of 63 yards, an average of 1.8 yards per attempt. On the ground, the Golden Hurricane gave up 103 yards on 40 attempts, an average of 2.6 yards per rush given up. Tulsa collected 31 completions on 51 attempts for 443 yards and a 60.8% completion rate.

When it comes to putting points on the board, the Tulsa Golden Hurricane averages 25.3 PPG. As a team, they average 154.1 yards in the running game, which is 72nd in college football. The Golden Hurricane have gained 3,025 total yards this season. In terms of touchdown distribution, Tulsa compiled 14 passing touchdowns and 8 touchdowns on the ground. Tulsa recorded 165 1st downs on offense and was flagged for 48 penalties for 413 yards. You gave the ball to the opponent ten times.

In terms of passing yards, the Golden Hurricane concede 2,353 yards, ranking 132nd in Division 1. They give up 294.1 yards per game through the air and give up a completion rate of 63.8%. Over the course of the season, they are giving up 438.5 yards per game, ranking 120th nationally. They have conceded 21 touchdowns via the pass and 15 touchdowns via the ground game. Opponents are averaging 4.0 yards per carry and 144.4 rushing yards per contest this season. Over the course of this season, they have allowed 1,155 yards in the ground game in 8 contests. The Golden Hurricane rank 122nd nationally in team defense, allowing 35.9 points per game.

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The Blazers enter the field with a record of 1-6 this season. The last time the Blazers took the field, they lost to the USF Bulls by a score of 35-25. UAB allowed 41 attempts on the ground for 148 yards (3.6 yards per rush). The Blazers' pass defense posted a 53.1% completion rate and gave up 201 yards on 17 of 32 through the air. The Blazers finished the contest with 485 total yards on 90 plays (5.4 yards per game). UAB ended up rushing for 3.0 yards per carry and totaled 101 yards on 34 attempts.

The UAB Blazers hold an average of 373.9 yards/game, which ranks them 88th in D-1. The UAB offense compiled 521 penalty yards on 61 infractions, which ranks 16th in the D-1 rankings in terms of giving up free yards. They average 134.6 rushing yards per game and have run for 942 total yards. They gave up 11 picks, gave up 4 fumbles and had 150 1st downs. When it comes to points scored, the Blazers currently rank 115th in Division 1 averaging 21.0 points per game. So far this season, the Blazers have accumulated 1,675 passing yards and averaged 239.3 passing yards per game, which ranks 58th in college football.

The Blazers are allowing 37.6 points per game, ranking 129th in Division 1. UAB has given up a total of 1,697 yards rushing (242.4 yards per game) and 23 rushing touchdowns so far this year. This year they have allowed a total of 263 points. They have conceded 7 touchdowns via the pass in addition to 145.1 yards/out, which ranks them 4th in college football. The Blazers' defense has played in 448 games, ranking 12th nationally. They have compiled two fumble recoveries and three interceptions this year.

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

Josh's pick: Take the Golden Hurricane +3.5

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