Away Team
Record 5-1
Last 5 4-1 last five
ATS 4-2-0 ATS
Road 2-1 road
Standings
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Schedule
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4d 14:49:58
Start Time 7:30 PM EST
Date October 16, 2026
Venue Yulman Stadium
Where To Watch ESPN
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Season Series First meeting of 2026.

Memphis enters Friday with four consecutive wins and a potent ground attack, while Tulane returns home after a late loss at Army. The Tigers are favored, but the Green Wave remain unbeaten at Yulman this season.

Home Team
Record 2-3
Last 5 2-3 last five
ATS 2-3-0 ATS
Home 2-0 home
Analysis Updated: 10:35 AM ET
Injuries Checked: 10:30 AM ET
Odds Updated: 4:34 AM ET

Betting Snapshot

Spread
TULANE +7
Open: TULANE +7
Market Steady

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Moneyline
TULANE +205
Open: TULANE +220
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Total
53.5
Open: 53.5
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Jaylin Carter Over 79.5 rushing yards benefits from his 132-yard outing against UAB. Jaylin Carter Over 79.5 rushing yards targets a Tulane defense yielding 329 Army rushing yards. Jaylin Carter Over 79.5 rushing yards fits Memphis protecting leads through ground-game volume.

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Best Home Spread
DraftKings | TULANE +7
Best Home Moneyline
MyBookie.ag | TULANE +226
Best Over Line
FanDuel | 53.5
Best Away Spread
FanDuel | MEMP -6.5
Best Away Moneyline
Fanatics | MEMP -245
Best Under Line
FanDuel | 53.5
Updated 4:34 AM ET
Sportsbook Spread Moneyline Total
FanDuelMEMP -6.5
TULANE +6.5
MEMP -255
TULANE +205
O 53.5
U 53.5
DraftKingsMEMP -7
TULANE +7
MEMP -250
TULANE +205
O 53.5
U 53.5
BetMGMMEMP -7
TULANE +7
MEMP -250
TULANE +200
O 53.5
U 53.5
BetRiversMEMP -7
TULANE +7
MEMP -265
TULANE +205
O 53.5
U 53.5
FanaticsMEMP -7
TULANE +7
MEMP -245
TULANE +200
O 53.5
U 53.5
BovadaMEMP -6.5
TULANE +6.5
MEMP -245
TULANE +205
O 53.5
U 53.5
BetOnline.agMEMP -7
TULANE +7
MEMP -250
TULANE +207
O 53.5
U 53.5
LowVig.agMEMP -7
TULANE +7
MEMP -250
TULANE +207
O 53.5
U 53.5
MyBookie.agMEMP -7
TULANE +7
MEMP -290
TULANE +226
O 53.5
U 53.5
BetUSMEMP -7
TULANE +7
—O 53.5
U 53.5
CaesarsMEMP -7
TULANE +7
MEMP -260
TULANE +210
O 53.5
U 53.5

Injury Report

Tulane has several offensive health questions to track before kickoff. Running back Maurice Turner and receiver A. Parham have appeared on injury listings with undisclosed issues, while running back Jamauri McClure has dealt with a foot problem and receiver Z. Lewis Jr. with a leg issue. Availability should be checked again nearer game day; Memphis has no significant injuries listed on the referenced matchup report.

Key Players

Memphis
Jaylin Carter
Carter rushed for 132 yards against UAB and has 645 this season.
Tulane
Kadin Semonza
Semonza threw for 158 yards and a touchdown in the Army loss.

Key Matchup Edge

Memphis holds the clearest edge on the ground. Carter is coming off 132 rushing yards, while Tulane allowed Army 329 rushing yards last Saturday. Army employs a different rushing scheme, but the defensive breakdown still highlights missed fits and tackling concerns that Memphis can pressure.

3 Things to Watch

  • Carter against vulnerable interior run defense
  • Tulane offensive availability before kickoff
  • Memphis road favorites versus unbeaten home hosts

Betting Breakdown

Memphis travels to Yulman Stadium on Friday, October 16, for a 7:30 p.m. ET American Conference showdown with Tulane. The Tigers have won four straight since losing at Boise State, most recently overpowering UAB 38-13 after pulling away with 28 unanswered second-half points. Their offensive balance starts with quarterback Marcus Stokes and running back Jaylin Carter, whose 132-yard rushing performance against UAB reinforced a productive start to the season. Tulane enters 2-3 after a 20-17 defeat at Army that ended on a field goal. The Green Wave held a fourth-quarter lead but could not finish, and Army amassed 329 rushing yards. That result creates a meaningful matchup question against a Memphis backfield capable of explosive gains. Still, Tulane is 2-0 at Yulman, having defeated South Alabama and Southern Miss there. The market places Memphis near a 6.5-point favorite with a total around 54.5. Memphis has covered four of six games, including its last two, while Tulane has covered two of five. The key is whether the Tigers control early downs without letting the home crowd and Green Wave defense keep it close.

Memphis Betting Outlook

Memphis brings a 5-1 record and a four-game winning streak into New Orleans. The Tigers followed a 59-8 demolition of Charlotte with a 38-13 win over UAB, covering the spread in both games. Marcus Stokes has thrown for 1,535 yards, while Jaylin Carter has supplied 645 on the ground. Carter rushed for 132 against UAB and gives Memphis a direct way to test a Tulane defense that was gashed by Army. The Tigers are 2-1 away from home this season, so the road-favorite price still demands discipline. Early rushing success should help Stokes find manageable passing situations.

Tulane Betting Outlook

Tulane returns to Yulman Stadium at 2-3, but both its wins came at home. The Green Wave beat South Alabama 28-24 and Southern Miss 24-21 before losing 20-17 at Army. Kadin Semonza finished with 158 passing yards against the Black Knights, while Johnnie Daniels supplied 67 rushing yards. Tulane managed 280 total yards and could not finish its final meaningful possession. Its rushing defense faces a different but equally important examination against Memphis. With uncertainty around several skill-position players, Tulane needs efficient possessions and improved tackling. The home underdog case depends on limiting explosive plays and avoiding another late-game collapse.

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Memphis Tigers vs Tulane Green Wave FAQ

What is the current spread for Memphis Tigers vs Tulane Green Wave?

The current home spread is TULANE +7, while the away spread is MEMP -7.

How far has the spread moved for Memphis Tigers vs Tulane Green Wave?

The spread opened at TULANE +7 and is now TULANE +7.

What is the current moneyline for Memphis Tigers vs Tulane Green Wave?

The current moneyline is MEMP -250 / TULANE +205.

How far has the moneyline moved for Memphis Tigers vs Tulane Green Wave?

The moneyline opened at MEMP -270 / TULANE +220 and is now MEMP -250 / TULANE +205.

What is the current total for Memphis Tigers vs Tulane Green Wave?

The current total is 53.5.

How far has the total moved for Memphis Tigers vs Tulane Green Wave?

The total opened at 53.5 and is now 53.5.

Is the market taking the underdog in Memphis Tigers vs Tulane Green Wave?

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What is the biggest matchup edge for Memphis Tigers vs Tulane Green Wave?

Memphis holds the clearest edge on the ground. Carter is coming off 132 rushing yards, while Tulane allowed Army 329 rushing yards last Saturday. Army employs a different rushing scheme, but the defensive breakdown still highlights missed fits and tackling concerns that Memphis can pressure.

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Matchup Memphis Tigers vs. Tulane Green Wave
Game Date October 16, 2026
Venue Yulman Stadium
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LEAN
WIN %
UNITS
RESULT
OREGST@COLOST
OREGST -6.5
56.8%
8
WIN
MICHST@WISC
WISC -8
58.2%
8
WIN
UNLV@AKRON
OVER 52.5
56.5%
6
LOSS
OREGST@UTEP
OVER 55.5
56.7%
6
LOSS
GATECH@STNFRD
OVER 47.5
56.9%
6
WIN
TEXAS@TENN
UNDER 55
57.1%
7
WIN
WAGNER@CAL
OVER 65
58.1%
8
LOSS
JMAD@SDGST
UNDER 46.5
57.1%
7
WIN
MISSST@SC
OVER 58.5
58.1%
8
WIN
FRESNO@SJST
OVER 47.5
58.1%
8
LOSS
UL@USC
OVER 59.5
56.9%
6
WIN
MEMP@BOISE
UNDER 56.5
56.9%
6
LOSS
CAL@CUSE
UNDER 57.5
56.9%
6
WIN
RICE@ND
OVER 54.5
57.0%
6
LOSS
RUT@BC
UNDER 54.5
56.9%
6
WIN
WASHST@WASH
OVER 51.5
56.9%
6
LOSS
TOWSON@NAVY
OVER 51
57.4%
7
WIN
FURMAN@TENN
OVER 67.5
57.1%
7
LOSS
MIAOH@PITT
UNDER 47.5
57.2%
7
LOSS
UTEP@OKLA
OVER 51.5
56.9%
6
LOSS
ALBANY@BUFF
ALBANY +18.5
54.1%
4
WIN
ALBANY@BUFF
UNDER 47.5
57.1%
7
WIN
UAB@ILL
KATIN HOUSER OVER 18.5 PASS COMP
54.2%
4
LOSS
HAWAII@STNFRD
HAWAII +4.5
54.8%
4
LOSS
MEMP@UNLV
UNLV -4
53.2%
3
LOSS
SJST@USC
OVER 61.5
57.0%
6
WIN
JAXST@NDAKST
UNDER 46.5
56.8%
6
WIN
NCST@UVA
CJ BAILEY OVER 29.5 PASS ATT
54.2%
4
LOSS
MIAMI@IND
ROMAN HEMBY UNDER 15.5 RUSH ATT
55.2%
5
LOSS
OLEMISS@GEORGIA
KEWAN LACY ANYTIME TD
56.7%
6
WIN
BAMA@IND
FERNANDO MENDOZA UNDER 26.5 PASS ATT
55.2%
5
WIN
OREG@TXTECH
OREG -126
58.9%
6
WIN
NEB@UTAH
DEVON DAMPIER UNDER 185.5 PASS YDS
53.4%
3
LOSS
NOTEX@SDGST
NOTEX -7
54.2%
4
LOSS
BAMA@OKLA
ISAIAH SATEGNA III ANYTIME TD
54.2%
4
WIN
BYU@TTU
PARKER KINGSTON OVER 20.5 LONGEST RECEPTION
54.3%
4
WIN
UNLV@BOISE
BOISE -4.5
56.7%
6
WIN
ECU@FAU
FAU +7
57.8%
7
LOSS
OREG@WASH
WASH +7
54.9%
4
LOSS
WYO@HAWAII
WYO +7.5
55.1%
5
LOSS
COLO@KSTATE
COLO +17.5
54.0%
4
WIN
OHIOST@MICH
MICH +10.5
56.4%
6
LOSS
VATECH@UVA
VATECH +8
57.8%
7
LOSS
NWEST@ILL
LUKE ALTMYER UNDER 19.5 PASS COMP
54.3%
4
WIN
ORE@WAS
DEMOND WILLIAMS JR UNDER 43.5 RUSH YDS
55.2%
5
WIN
MIAMI@VATECH
VATECH +18.5
54.2%
4
WIN
GAST@TROY
TROY -9.5
55.7%
5
WIN
DEL@WAKE
DEL +18
56.7%
6
LOSS
NMEX@AF
NMEX -3.5
56.1%
5
WIN
WASHST@JMAD
WASHST +14.5
55.3%
5
WIN
ILL@WISC
WISC +9
55.1%
5
WIN
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