UAB vs. Tulane Green Prediction 10-5-24 College Football Picks

In this article, we formulate a UAB vs. Tulane prediction for this Week 6 college football game on Saturday, September 5th at Protective Stadium. Let’s take a look at the UAB Blazers vs. Tulane Green Wave picks.

UAB in trouble?

UAB has only had one win this season and they looked really bad in their last game against Navy. UAB's offense scored 18 points while the defense gave up 41 points, leading to the loss. They trailed 21-3 at halftime and were never able to recover as they ended up losing. Under center for UAB is Jacob Zeno, who completed 14 of his 22 passes for 202 yards, one touchdown and two interceptions. The interceptions need to be cleared up quickly because he can't turn the ball over again in this game.

UAB is averaging 23 points this season while their defense is giving up 28.3 points per game. The offense ranks 99th in the league while the defense ranks 97th. The offensive has to start faster here.

Back-to-back solid games for Tulane

Tulane has won two games in a row and they have tons of confidence. In the last game against South Florida, Tulane scored 45 points and ended up winning by 35 points. Darian Mensah had a strong game, completing 18 of his 22 passes for 326 yards and three touchdowns. Dontae Fleming also had a great game, catching seven passes for 128 yards and a touchdown. Two games ago against Louisiana, they were able to pull off a 41-33 win.

In this game, Tulane will need to get the offense going to get another big play from Mensah. Tulane is averaging 36.8 points this season while their defense is giving up 22.2 points per game. The offense ranks 27th in the league while the defense ranks 61st.

Why Tulane will beat UAB

• Tulane has won 21 of its last 22 games against teams not in the AP rankings.
• UAB has lost four of its last five games in October.
• Tulane has covered the spread in each of its last five games as a favorite against teams not in the AP rankings.
• UAB has failed to cover the spread in five of its last six games in October.

UAB vs Tulane Prediction

Tulane will have success in this game. Tulane has won two games in a row and the offense was top notch early in this game. Tulane is averaging 36.8 points per game and they are going to put on a show here. UAB's offense isn't very talented this season and they'll have a really hard time getting the offense going here. Back Tulane to win this game and cover the spread.