Northwestern vs Tulane Prediction, Picks & Odds | 30 Aug 2025

College Football Betting Preview: Northwestern vs Tulane

Northwestern face off against Tulane in this NCAAF matchup at Yulman Stadium, with kickoff scheduled for 12:00 on Saturday 30 August 2025. Our betting preview features expert predictions, picks, the latest betting odds and H2H stats.

Find Out Why Tulane Can Cover the Line

There’s a generous line of -5.5 when it comes to Tulane in their meeting with Northwestern. The -105 that they cover the spread has plenty of juice and our prediction is it will happen.

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Both Teams Dealt Losing Blow in Previous Game

Northwestern Wildcats lost when they last took to the field. At Northwestern Medicine Field at Martin Stadium, they were turned over 38-28 at home to Illinois Fighting Illini.

Tulane Green Wave were defeated in their last game. They suffered a 33-8 reverse against Florida Gators at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium.

Northwestern vs Tulane Prediction & Picks

Make the most of Northwestern vs Tulane with our betting analysis that includes an expert match prediction, expected scoreline, key player prop picks and a value-focused bet builder.

Game Prediction

The favorites really stand out in this college football matchup. Back Tulane against the spread with the confidence that they can cover a -5.5 line at odds of -105.

Injuries are always factored in by the CFB handicappers at Sportsgambler.com. Our predictions are also shaped by recent form, with up-to-date stats playing a key role before any selections are locked in.

Key Northwestern vs Tulane stats:

• The -5.5 line has been covered by Tulane in 7 of their last 10 games.
• The -5.5 line has been covered by Tulane in 13 of their last 20 games at home.
• The +5.5 line hasn’t been covered by Northwestern in 4 of their last 5 games.
• The +5.5 line hasn’t been covered by Northwestern in 16 of their last 20 games on the road.
• The +5.5 line hasn’t been covered by Northwestern in 3 consecutive games.

Tulane -5.5 Probability

The top sportsbooks imply that our pick has a 51.3% prospect of winning. However, we have this figure at close to 60% based on our in-depth research. This is why we regard this as a value wager.

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Player Prop Picks

Preston Stone Under 177.5 Passing Yards -114

Preston Stone (Northwestern) is available at -114 to record fewer than 177.5 passing yards. We're confident he’ll fall short of the QB Passing Yards line, so we're backing the Under.

Latest Preston Stone Player Prop Odds

Passing Yards

Over 174.5

-114

Under 174.5

-114

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Omari Hayes Under 38.5 Receiving Yards -114

You can place a bet on Omari Hayes (Northwestern) at -114 to record fewer than 38.5 receiving yards. Several factors suggest he will fall short of the Player Receiving Yards line, making this an appealing wager.

Latest Omari Hayes Player Prop Odds

Receiving Yards

Over 38.5

-114

Under 38.5

-114

Correct Score Prediction

Northwestern 20 - 34 Tulane

For those wanting a big return from a small stake, consider the correct score lines. For example, Tulane can be backed to win 34-20 at enormous betting odds.

Northwestern vs Tulane Odds

The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the betting predictions and bet builder tips.

Tulane Moneyline Odds Suggest Victory

The sportsbooks have Tulane at -196 when it comes to the Moneyline betting, implying the market leaders are 66% likely to win this college game according to the latest odds. Northwestern are regarded as a long shot to win and you can currently back them at +162.

The spread is currently 4.5, with the total points line at 45.5. Having a bet on the Totals is one of the most popular football wagers. If you’re going for Under 45.5, this outcome can be backed at -105.

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Moneyline

Northwestern

+162

Tulane

-196

Point Spread

Northwestern +4.5

-106

Tulane -4.5

-114

Total Points

Under 45.5

-105

Over 45.5

-115

Player Odds

Receiving Yards

Griffin Wilde (Northwestern)

Over 42.5

-114

Under 42.5

-114

Omari Hayes (Tulane)

Over 38.5

-114

Under 38.5

-114

Shazz Preston (Tulane)

Over 37.5

-114

Under 37.5

-114

Drew Wagner (Northwestern)

Over 19.5

-114

Under 19.5

-114

Rushing Yards

Cam Porter (Northwestern)

Over 44.5

-114

Under 44.5

-114

Maurice Turner (Tulane)

Over 40.5

-114

Under 40.5

-114

Tulane Hold Six Wins in Previous Ten at Home

Tulane are 6-4 in their last 10 home games, averaging 31.10 points scored and 19.90 points allowed.

Northwestern are 4-6 in their last 10 games away from home, putting up 18.70 points per contest and giving up 27.60.

Last 10 Games		W-L	P	PF	PA	O45.5	U45.5
Tulane Home Stats		6-4	51.00	31.10	19.90	7	3
Northwestern Away Stats		4-6	46.30	18.70	27.60	6	4

• W-L = Wins-Losses
• P = Avg. Points
• PF = Avg. Points For
• PA = Avg. Points Against
• O45.5 = Games Over 45.5 Points
• U45.5 = Games Under 45.5 Points

Last 5 & H2H

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Northwestern Wildcats Stats

Tulane Green Wave Stats

Moneyline

• 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games
• 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games
• 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• +5.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 3 of the last 10 games
• +5.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• -5.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 7 of the last 10 games
• -5.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 46.50 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 46.30 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 45.5: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games
• Over 45.5 on the Road: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 18.10 pts and allowed 28.40 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 18.70 pts and allowed 27.60 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 54.00 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 51.00 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 45.5: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games
• Over 45.5 at Home: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 35.20 pts and allowed 18.80 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 31.10 pts and allowed 19.90 pts in the last 10 home games

NCAAF Standings Select Season 2025/20262024/20252023/20242022/20232021/20222020/20212019/2020

American Athletic	W	L	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
South Florida	1	0	34	7	27	1-0	0-0	1W
UAB	1	0	52	42	10	1-0	0-0	1W
Army	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	-
Charlotte	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	-
East Carolina	0	1	17	24	-7	0-0	0-1	1L
Florida Atlantic	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	-
Memphis	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	-
Navy	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	-
North Texas	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	-
Rice	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	-
Temple	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	-
UTSA	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	-
Tulane	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	-
Tulsa	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	-

Big Ten	W	L	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Minnesota	1	0	23	10	13	1-0	0-0	1W
Rutgers	1	0	34	31	3	1-0	0-0	1W
Wisconsin	1	0	17	0	17	1-0	0-0	1W
Nebraska	1	0	20	17	3	0-0	1-0	1W
Ohio State	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	-
USC	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	-
UCLA	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	-
Purdue	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	-
Penn State	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	-
Oregon	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	-
Michigan	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	-
Northwestern	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	-
Michigan State	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	-
Maryland	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	-
Iowa	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	-
Indiana	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	-
Illinois	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	-
Washington	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	-