
    <p>Check out our free Green Wave vs Cougars pick and preview for NCAAF week 5 game in Houston. See who we like to win and cover the spread in this week's NCAAF matchup.</p>
    <h2>Green Wave vs Cougars Pick & Preview: NCAAF Week 5 Betting Odds</h2>
    <p>Kickoff for this matchup between the Tulane Green Wave and Houston Cougars is set for 7:00 PM ET. The game will be played in Houston, TX at TDECU Stadium with ESPN carrying television coverage. In a matchup between two American Athletic teams, the Cougars are 2.5 point favorites at home. The over-under point total is currently set at 55.0.</p>
    <h2>Green Wave vs Cougars Matchup at a Glance</h2>
    <ul><li><b>Sport:</b> NCAAF</li><li><b>Teams:</b> Tulane Green Wave at Houston Cougars</li><li><b>Where:</b> Houston at TDECU Stadium</li><li><b>Date:</b> Friday, September 30th</li><li><b>Betting Odds:</b> <li><b>HOU -2.5, TULANE +113 | HOU -140 O/U 55.0</li></ul>
    <h2>Green Wave Preview:</h2>
    <p>Heading into this week's matchup, the Green Wave travel to take on the Houston Cougars with an overall record of 3-1. This will be their first game in the American Athletic.</p>
    <p>In their previous game, the Green Wave fell to Southern Miss at home by a score of 27-24. Tulane also picked up an ATS loss, as they were 11.5 point favorites entering the game. The two team's combined to score 51 points, surpassing the over-under betting line of 48.5. In the win, the team's defense gave up a total of 253 yards, with 59 coming on the ground. So far, the team is ranked 87th in rush yards allowed per game. Currently, Tulane is ranked 10th in passing yards allowed and is coming off a game in which they gave up 194 yards through the air.</p>
    <p>Coming into this week's game, the Tulane offense is averaging 33.75. So far, big plays have been hard to come by for the unit, as they rank poorly in explosive plays in both on the ground and through the air. However, they have an opportunity to put together an above average performance vs a Houston defense ranked 81st in EPA. One matchup to watch in this game, is if Tulane can generate some success in the run game. So far, the team is averaging 179.75 rush yards per game and have a matchup vs a Houston defense that is vulnerable up front. Heading into the game, the Green Wave will be looking to turn things around in the passing game, as their per game average of 248.75 yards places them 84th in the NCAA. So far, they are the 159th ranked team in attempts per contest (27.0).</p>

    <h2>Cougars Preview:</h2>
    <p>Heading into this week's matchup, the Green Wave travel to take on the Houston Cougars with an overall record of 2-2. This will be their first game in the American Athletic.</p>
    <p>Last week, Houston beat Rice by a score of 34-27. Leading into the matchup, the Cougars were 17.5 point underdogs. The two team's combined to score 61 points, surpassing the over-under betting line of 52.5. In the loss, the team's defense gave up a total of 424 yards, with 90 coming on the ground. So far, the team is ranked 86th in rush yards allowed per game. Currently, Houston is ranked 164th in passing yards allowed and is coming off a game in which they gave up 334 yards through the air.</p>
  
    <p>Heading into this week's action, Houston has a tough matchup against a Tulane defense performing well in many advanced statistics, including EPA in which they are 10th in college football. On paper, moving the ball could be tough for Houston as they are generating explosive plays at a below average rate. One matchup to watch in this game, is if Houston can generate some success in the run game. So far, the team is averaging 144.75 rush yards per game and have a matchup vs a Tulane defense that is vulnerable up front. Heading into the game, the Cougars will be looking to turn things around in the passing game, as their per game average of 248.25 yards places them 87th in the NCAA. So far, they are the 104th ranked team in attempts per contest (32.0).</p>

    <h2>Odds & Free Betting Analysis for this NCAFF Game</h2>

    <p>In terms of betting, the Green Wave have an ATS record of 3-1-0. Their current over-under record sits at 1-3-0. Across the Green Wave last 5 road games, the team averaged 22.0 points per game while allowing 32.8. Their record vs the spread in these contests was 3-2-0, while going 1-4-0 straight-up.</p>
    <p>In terms of betting, the Cougars have an ATS record of 1-3-0. Their current over-under record sits at 3-0-1. When looking at their past 5 home matchups, Houston has an ATS record of 2-3-0 while averaging 34.0 per game. The team went 4-1-0 overall in these games.</p>


    <h2>Green Wave vs Cougars Pick</h2>
    <p><b>Free Spread Prediction:</b> Houston Cougars -2.5</p>
    <p><b>Free Spread Prediction:</b Under 55.0</p>

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