Tulsa Golden Hurricane vs Florida Atlantic Owls November 30th 2024
Skelly Field at H.A. Chapman Stadium in Tulsa is the site for this week 14 matchup between the Florida Atlantic Owls and Tulsa Golden Hurricane, kicking off at 3:30 ET. The game can be seen on ESPN+, and the Owls are the slight -1.5-point favorites on the road. The over/under line is currently set at 57 points. Both teams have just three wins on the season, with Florida Atlantic at 2-9 and Tulsa at 3-8.
Florida Atlantic vs. Tulsa Key Information
- Teams: Owls at Golden Hurricane
- Where: Skelly Field at H.A. Chapman Stadium Tulsa
- Date: Saturday, November 30th
- Betting Odds FLATL -121 | TULSA +101 O/U 57
The Owls Can Win If…
Florida Atlantic enters Week 14 against Tulsa with a 2-9 record and no chance of bowl eligibility. They are ranked 122nd in our power rankings and have gone 0-4 on the road this season.
The Owls have been favored in just two games this year, going 1-1 as the favorite. Their average scoring margin is -9 points per game, and they have a 3-6 record against the spread.
FAU’s over/under record stands at 7-2, with their games averaging 54.1 points. This week’s line is set at 57 points, compared to their average over/under line of 49.2 points.
Florida Atlantic’s offense has struggled this season, averaging just 22.5 points per game, placing them 121st in our offensive power rankings heading into week 14. Their third-down conversion rate is a mere 32.2%, and their passer rating is 74. Cam Fancher, their quarterback, has thrown for 1,528 yards with six touchdowns and six interceptions, giving him a passer rating of 79.
The Owls rank 33rd in rushing attempts, averaging 174 yards per game on the ground. CJ Campbell Jr. leads the team with 760 rushing yards and 11 touchdowns, averaging 5 yards per carry. Omari Hayes has 590 receiving yards and three touchdowns this season.
Florida Atlantic’s defense has struggled this season, allowing 31.5 points per game. In their recent game against Charlotte, they gave up 39 points, including 396 passing yards and three touchdowns, although they did hold Charlotte to just 52 rushing yards.
Opponents have averaged 228.3 passing yards per game against FAU, completing 54% of their passes. The Owls rank 144th nationally in rushing defense, giving up 197.6 yards per game on the ground.
- Over their last three regular season games, the Florida Atlantic Owls have gone 0-3 straight up. Against the spread, Florida Atlantic went 0-3 in these games and finished with an over-under mark of 2-1.
- The Florida Atlantic Owls have gone 2-8 over their last ten regular season games. This includes going 2-8 vs. the spread along with an over-under mark of 7-3.
The Golden Hurricane Can Win If…
Tulsa enters Week 14 with a 3-8 record, having been eliminated from bowl eligibility. They are ranked 133rd in our power rankings and have gone 1-3 at home this season.
The Golden Hurricane have been underdogs in all 11 games, posting a 1-8 record in those matchups. Their average scoring margin is -14.8 points per game, and they are 3-6 against the spread.
This week’s over/under line is 57 points. Tulsa’s games have averaged 66.5 points, with an average line of 58.8 points. Their over/under record stands at 6-3 this season.
Heading into week 14, Tulsa’s offense is averaging 25.8 points per game, placing them 67th in college football. They rank 129th in our offensive power rankings. Their passing game is 28th in attempts, averaging 34.9 per game, and they are 54th in passing yards, with 234.6 yards per game. They are 40th in completions.
Kirk Francis leads Tulsa’s passing attack with 1,364 yards, seven touchdowns, and five interceptions, giving him a passer rating of 78. Tulsa is 87th in third-down conversions, with a 37.9% success rate. Anthony Watkins leads the rushing game with 386 yards, while Kamdyn Benjamin has 755 receiving yards and five touchdowns.
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Tulsa’s defense has struggled this season, allowing 40.6 points per game, including 63 points in their recent loss to South Florida. They gave up 715 total yards, with 407 passing yards and four passing touchdowns, but did manage to force one interception.
Opponents are averaging 318 passing yards per game against Tulsa, completing 67.3% of their passes. On the ground, Tulsa is allowing 166.2 rushing yards per game, ranking 111th nationally.
- Tulsa has put together a record of 1-2 in their last three games (regular season). This also includes going 2-1 ATS, and posting an over-under record of 3-0.
- Over their last ten regular season games, the Tulsa Golden Hurricane have gone 3-7 straight up. The team’s record vs the spread was just 3-7, in addition to an over-under mark of 7-3.
The Lean
Florida Atlantic is the -1.5 point favorite on the road vs. Tulsa this week. We have this one finishing 29-26 in favor of Florida Atlantic, making them our pick to win and cover as the road favorite.
For the over/under, with the line sitting at 57 points, our projection of 55 points suggests taking the under is the best play.