Tulsa Golden Hurricane vs North Texas Mean Green Betting Pick & Prediction 9/28/24

North Texas is the -6.5 point favorite as they host Tulsa in a week five college football matchup. Kick-off is set for 7:00 ET at DATCU Stadium in Denton, and the game can be seen on ESPN+. North Texas enters the game with a 3-1 record, while Tulsa is 2-2 on the season. The over/under line is currently at 68.5 points.

TULSA GOLDEN HURRICANE VS NORTH TEXAS MEAN GREEN BETTING PICK

The Pick: Tulsa Golden Hurricane +6.5

This game will be played at DATCU Stadium at 7:00 ET on Saturday, September 28th.

WHY BET THE TULSA GOLDEN HURRICANE:

• We have the Tulsa Golden Hurricane winning this one by a score of 35 to 28
• Not only do we have the Tulsa Golden Hurricane winning straight-up, we have them covering the spread at +6.5
• We see this game finishing below the line of 68.5 points

Will The Tulsa Golden Hurricane Pull Off An Upset As Road Underdogs

Tulsa is now 2-2 after pulling off a 23-20 road upset over Louisiana Tech. The Golden Hurricane were +2.5 point underdogs but came out on top, giving them a straight-up and ATS win. The game’s total score of 43 points was lower than the 56.5-point over/under line, resulting in an under. This was a crucial win for Tulsa, as they were able to even their record for the season.

After taking a 7-0 lead in the first quarter, Tulsa fell behind 10-7 by halftime. The Golden Hurricane then trailed 17-7 heading into the fourth quarter but managed to tie the game at 20-20. In overtime, Tulsa’s defense held Louisiana Tech scoreless, while their offense added a field goal to secure the win.

Quarterback Kirk Francis led Tulsa’s offense to a 23-20 overtime victory, throwing for 228 yards and one touchdown while completing 66.7% of his passes. Kamdyn Benjamin was his top target, with eight receptions for 69 yards.

The Golden Hurricane’s offense totaled 333 yards, with 105 yards coming on the ground. Anthony Watkins led the rushing attack with 60 yards on 10 carries, including one rushing touchdown.

Tulsa’s defense will be looking to tighten up against the run after giving up two rushing touchdowns to Louisiana Tech. Overall, they allowed 87 rushing yards and 197 passing yards, with a total of 284 yards. The Golden Hurricane defense managed to pick off one pass, and they will be aiming to limit big plays in their next game.

Are The North Texas Mean Green Going To Defend Home Field Advantage?

North Texas is now 3-1 on the season after a 44-17 victory over Wyoming. The Mean Green, who were -7 point favorites, not only won but also covered the spread. The combined score of 61 points surpassed the over/under line of 55 points.

North Texas led 7-3 after the first quarter, but Wyoming fought back to make it 20-14 by halftime. The Mean Green outscored Wyoming 14-0 in the third quarter and added 3 more points in the fourth quarter to secure the win.

North Texas’ offense was firing on all cylinders in their 44-17 win over Wyoming, racking up 537 total yards and 28 first downs. The Mean Green were especially effective on the ground, rushing for 219 yards and three touchdowns. Quarterback Chandler Morris completed 68.3% of his passes for 305 yards and two touchdowns, with his passer rating for the game being 106.25.

Shane Porter led the rushing attack with 120 yards on 13 carries, while DT Sheffield was the top receiver with eight catches for 109 yards and a touchdown.

North Texas’ defense was dominant in their most recent game, holding Wyoming to just 17 points and 244 total yards. The Mean Green excelled against the run, allowing only 69 rushing yards on 32 attempts. In the passing game, North Texas gave up 175 yards and one touchdown on 15 completions.