Tulsa will look to improve on its 3-3 record this week when they host Memphis in Week 8 action at Chapman Stadium on Friday.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
On the betting Sportsbook line for this matchup, the Tulsa Golden Hurricane sat as 11.5-point underdog, according to Sportsbook. The total had not been posted early in the week, so check the lines pages for the latest.
Handicapping prediction models run by the computers at Odds Shark pick a 32-25 result in favor of the Tigers. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NCAAF matchups here.
Memphis Tigers vs Tulsa Golden Hurricane Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Tulsa Golden Hurricane sit at 3-3 (3-2-1 ATS) on the season; in comparison, the Memphis Tigers are currently 6-0 (3-2-1 ATS). Looking to bet on the totals? Tulsa is 2-4 OU, and Memphis is 4-2 OU. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Tulsa vs Memphis injuries news.
The OddsShark Power Rankings have the Tulsa Golden Hurricane at No. 83 and the Memphis Tigers at No. 14 heading into this contest.
Statistical Matchup
Offensively, the game matches up the Tulsa Golden Hurricane No. 48-ranked offense (33.33 PPG) against a Memphis Tigers defense that ranks No. 67 at 26.33 PPG. The Tulsa Golden Hurricane passing attack has averaged 354.5 yards per game, more than the Memphis Tigers give up through the air (329 YPG on average).
In comparing defenses, the Memphis Tigers own the league's No. 59-rated front 7 in terms of stopping the run, allowing 169.33 yards per game when on the road. Tulsa, on the other hand, rates No. 65 this week in generating rushing yards at home.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
In Memphis's last outing, Chad Kelly threw for 372 yards to lead the Tigers over Mississippi 37-24 at Liberty Bowl.
The Golden Hurricane suffered a Week 7 loss against East Carolina in their last game, falling 30-17 at Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium.
Next Betting Matchups
Memphis home to Tulane, Saturday, October 31st
Tulsa at Southern Methodist, Saturday, October 31st