Kansas State Wildcats vs. Tulane Green Wave – Prediction, College Football Tips 9/7/2024, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Kansas State Wildcats vs. Tulane Green Wave

Date: Saturday, September 7, 2024

Location: Yulman Stadium in New Orleans, LA

TV: ESPN+

Odds/point distribution: Green wave (+9.5)

Total/Over-Under: 48.5

The Tulane Green Wave (1-0) will face the Kansas State Wildcats (1-0) at Yulman Stadium on Saturday, September 7, 2024. Kansas State enters the race as a 9.5-point favorite with the bookies in Vegas. The over/under odds are 48.5.

The Kansas State Wildcats come into this game with a record of 1-0 this year. In their last game, the Wildcats faced the Tennessee Martin Skyhawks and won 41-6. The Kansas State Wildcats ran the football 31 times and gained 283 yards, giving them an average of 9.1 yards per run. When the final whistle blew, they had 56 plays that gave them 449 yards. Kansas State allowed 10 of 17 attempts for 98 yards and posted a completion rate of 58.8%. In the running game, the Wildcats conceded 36 yards on 38 attempts, which equates to 0.9 yards per run allowed.

When it comes to getting into the end zone, the Kansas State Wildcats average 41.0 points per game. As a team, they average 283.0 yards on the ground, which ranks 16th in the country. The Wildcats have totaled 449 yards this year. In terms of scoring touchdowns, Kansas State has scored 2 passing touchdowns and 2 rushing touchdowns. As a team, Kansas State has scored 20 first downs and committed 0 infractions. They have handed the football off 2 times.

In terms of air yards, the Wildcats are allowing 98 yards, which ranks 13th in college football. They have allowed 98.0 yards per game on passes and have a 58.8% completion rate. Overall, they are giving up 134.0 yards/game, which ranks 7th in D-1. They have not allowed any TDs on either passes or the run game. They are allowing teams to average 0.9 yards per run attempt and 36.0 running yards per game this season. Over the course of this season, they have allowed 36 yards on the run game in one game. The Wildcats are 29th in D-1 in opponent scoring allowed and allowing 6.0 PPG.

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The Green Wave enter the season 1-0. In their last game, the Green Wave beat the Southeastern Louisiana Lions by a final score of 52-0. Tulane ran the ball 6.2 yards per carry, totaling 241 yards on 39 attempts. The Green Wave finished the contest with a total of 472 yards while playing 56 plays (8.4 yards per play). The Green Wave secondary allowed a 66.7% completion rate, giving up 99 yards on 14 of 21 passes. Tulane allowed 32 rushing attempts for 102 yards (3.2 yards per carry).

In terms of their ability to score, the Green Wave rank 21st in Division 1, averaging 52.0 points per game. The Tulane Green Wave average 472.0 yards per game, ranking 51st in the nation. Tulane's offense has amassed 55 yards of penalties on 7 violations, which ranks 35th in Division 1 in terms of mistakes. They have thrown no interceptions, allowed 1 fumble, and have been able to gain 25 first downs. This season, the Green Wave currently have 231 total passing yards, which ranks them 69th in Division 1. They are averaging 241.0 yards from the run game.

The Green Wave give up 0.0 points per game, which ranks 12th in college football. Tulane has allowed 102 total rushing yards this year and has not scored a touchdown on the ground. This year they have given up 0 total points. They have not allowed a passing touchdown and 99.0 yards per game, which ranks them 14th in Division 1. The Green Wave's defense has been on the field on 53 plays, which ranks 16th nationally. Their defense has recovered 1 fumble and 1 pick this season.

Who will win the Wildcats vs. Green Wave college football game against the spread tonight?

Josh's tip: Take the Green Wave +9.5

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