Tulane vs. SMU Prediction, Odds, Picks - December 2

Updated Dec. 2, 2023 3:04 p.m. ET

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The SMU Mustangs are the underdogs, but by less than a touchdown (+3), in this season's AAC Championship Game, where they will face the Tulane Green Wave. Yulman Stadium will host the matchup on December 2, 2023, starting at 4:00 PM ET on ABC. The game's over/under is 47.

Last time out, the Green Wave defeated the UTSA Roadrunners, with 29-16 being the final score. Last time out, the Mustangs defeated the Navy Midshipmen, with 59-14 being the final score.

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Tulane vs. SMU Game Information & Odds

When: Saturday, December 2, 2023 at 4:00 PM ET
Location: Yulman Stadium in New Orleans, Louisiana
TV: ABC
Live boxscore on FOX Sports

Tulane vs SMU Betting Information updated as of December 2, 2023, 2:45 PM ET.
Favorite	Spread (Odds)	Favorite Moneyline	Underdog Moneyline	Total	Over Moneyline	Under Moneyline
Tulane	-3 (-105)	-150	+126	47	-110	-110

Tulane vs. SMU Prediction

Pick ATS: SMU (+3)
Pick OU: Over (47)
Prediction: SMU 28, Tulane 24

Learn more about the Tulane Green Wave vs. the SMU Mustangs game on FOX Sports!

Tulane vs. SMU Betting Insights

Based on the spread and over/under, the implied score for the matchup is Green Wave 25, Mustangs 22.
The Green Wave have a 60.0% chance to collect the win in this contest based on the moneyline's implied probability. The Mustangs have a 44.2% implied probability.
Tulane is 5-6-0 ATS this season.
SMU is 6-5-0 ATS this season.

Tulane vs. SMU: Head-to-Head

In their past two matchups, SMU owns a split 1-1 record against Tulane.
In their last two head-to-head meetings, each team has covered one time while both games eclipsed the point total.
SMU has been outscored by 6 points in its last two tilts versus Tulane.

Tulane vs. SMU: 2023 Stats Comparison

	Tulane	SMU
Off. Points per Game (Rank)	27.9 (63)	41.8 (5)
Def. Points per Game (Rank)	18.3 (17)	17.7 (12)
Turnovers Allowed (Rank)	16 (55)	10 (10)
Turnovers Forced (Rank)	22 (13)	15 (83)

Tulane 2023 Key Players

Name	Position	Stats
Michael Pratt	QB	2,168 YDS (66.4%) / 21 TD / 4 INT 321 RUSH YDS / 4 RUSH TD / 26.8 RUSH YPG
Makhi Hughes	RB	1,246 YDS / 7 TD / 103.8 YPG / 5.4 YPC
Lawrence Keys III	WR	33 REC / 599 YDS / 7 TD / 49.9 YPG
Chris Brazzell II	WR	41 REC / 670 YDS / 5 TD / 55.8 YPG
Jesus Machado	LB	83 TKL / 1.0 TFL / 1 INT / 1 PD
Tyler Grubbs	LB	57 TKL / 6.0 TFL / 3.0 SACK
Patrick Jenkins	DL	29 TKL / 10.0 TFL / 5.5 SACK
Bailey Despanie	S	54 TKL / 3.0 TFL / 1 INT / 1 PD

SMU 2023 Key Players

Name	Position	Stats
Preston Stone	QB	3,204 YDS (59.9%) / 28 TD / 6 INT 198 RUSH YDS / 4 RUSH TD / 16.5 RUSH YPG
Jaylan Knighton	RB	645 YDS / 6 TD / 53.8 YPG / 5.7 YPC
RJ Maryland	TE	29 REC / 462 YDS / 7 TD / 38.5 YPG
Jordan Hudson	WR	27 REC / 403 YDS / 7 TD / 33.6 YPG
Elijah Roberts	DE	26 TKL / 8.0 TFL / 7.5 SACK
Kobe Wilson	LB	54 TKL / 2.0 TFL / 0.5 SACK / 1 INT
Isaiah Nwokobia	S	46 TKL / 3.0 TFL / 1.0 SACK / 3 INT
Ahmad Walker	LB	43 TKL / 6.0 TFL / 1.0 SACK