The Tulane Green Wave (6-1, 3-0 AAC) and Rice Owls (4-3, 2-1) meet Saturday at Rice Stadium. Kickoff is scheduled for 4 p.m. ET (ESPN2). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Tulane vs. Rice odds, and make our expert college football picks and predictions.
The Green Wave have rattled off 5 straight wins since a lone setback at Ole Miss back on Sept. 9. However, Tulane has managed to cover just once in the past 4 outings, although it is 2-0 against the spread (ATS) on the road this season.
Rice gave the Tulsa Golden Hurricane a 42-10 shellacking in their place last week, and it is a healthy 5-2 ATS in 7 games overall. As an underdog, Rice is 2-0 ATS, with an outright win as a 7-point ‘dog against Houston on Sept. 9. The Over is on a 5-1 run for the Owls, too.
Tulane is No. 23 in the US LBM Coaches Poll powered by USA TODAY Sports.