The Tulane Green Wave (0-0) take on the Northwestern Wildcats (0-0) at Yulman Stadium on Saturday, August 30, 2025.
The Green Wave are favored, but by less than a touchdown (-4.5), versus the Wildcats. The over/under for this matchup is 46 points.
Below you’ll find our betting preview for this this contest between the Green Wave and the Wildcats, and discover all of our expert picks here, too!
To Cover the Spread
Bet $20, Payout $38.02
Tulane -4.5 vs. Northwestern
Tulane vs. Northwestern betting lines
- Spread favorite: Green Wave (-4.5)
- Moneyline: Green Wave (-198), Wildcats (+164)
- Total: 46 points
- TV Channel: ESPN U
- Live Stream: Fubo
Tulane vs. Northwestern betting info and stats
- Tulane’s record against the spread last year was 9-5-0.
- Tulane had an ATS record of 7-3 as favorites of 4.5 points or more last year.
- Out of 14 Tulane games last season, eight went over the total.
- Northwestern covered the spread four times in 12 games last season.
- Northwestern won twice ATS (2-6) as underdogs of 4.5 points or greater last season.
- In 12 Northwestern games last year, eight of them went over the total.
Tulane vs. Northwestern key players
Tulane Green Wave
- Last season Darian Mensah had 2,723 passing yards (209.5 per game), a 65.9% completion percentage, 22 touchdowns, and six interceptions. He also added 132 rushing yards on 60 carries with one rushing TD (averaging 10.2 rushing yards per game).
- Last year Makhi Hughes took 265 rushing attempts for 1,401 yards (100.1 per game) and scored 15 touchdowns.
- Arnold Barnes III churned out 402 yards on 87 carries (28.7 yards per game), with six rushing touchdowns last year.
- In the previous year, Mario Williams grabbed 60 passes (on 94 targets) for 1,031 yards (73.6 per game). He also found the end zone six times.
- Dontae Fleming produced last season, catching 31 passes for 598 yards and one touchdown. He collected 42.7 receiving yards per game.
- Yulkeith Brown reeled in 35 passes for 470 yards and four touchdowns, putting up 33.6 yards per game last year.
- Patrick Jenkins’ hard work last season produced a stat line of 4.5 sacks, 6.0 TFL and 24 tackles.
- Last season Tyler Grubbs averaged 53 tackles, 4.0 TFL, two sacks, and two interceptions.
- Last season Micah Robinson had a huge stat line of two interceptions, 25 tackles, 1.0 TFL, and two passes defended.
Northwestern Wildcats
- Jack Lausch connected on 53.7% of his passes and threw for 1,714 yards and seven touchdowns last season. Lausch also helped on the ground, collecting two touchdowns on 17.8 yards per game.
- Cam Porter averaged 41.7 rushing yards and accumulated six rushing touchdowns. Porter complemented his rushing performance with 1.9 receptions per game to average 17.4 receiving yards.
- Joseph Himon II ran for two touchdowns on 257 yards a year ago.
- A.J. Henning was targeted 8.8 times per game and piled up 603 receiving yards and four touchdowns over the course of 2024.
- Bryce Kirtz caught 39 passes last season on his way to 598 yards.
- Thomas Gordon averaged 21.0 receiving yards per game on 3.7 targets per game a season ago.
- Last year Aidan Hubbard accumulated 6.0 sacks, 5.0 TFL and 28 tackles.
- Mac Uihlein put together an excellent stat line last year, accruing 76 tackles, 3.0 TFL, and two sacks.
- A year ago Devin Turner recorded 38 tackles, 1.0 TFL, and three passes defended as well as three interceptions.
Author Profile
BetDecider Team
The BetDecider team brings you the most current sports betting content, with expert insights and tips. Our aim is that you can make an informed betting decision, including best odds and exclusive sportsbook offers, to maximize your betting experience.
