This Saturday, Tulane visits Army in a matchup that has bettors weighing the Black Knights as a 5.5-point favorite. The spread odds are close, with Army favored at -105 and Tulane as the underdog at -115. This means a $115 bet on Tulane to cover the 5.5-point spread would win $100 if successful, while a $105 bet on Army to cover would win $100.
Tulane comes in at 2-3, while Army holds a slightly better 3-2 record. Army’s home-field advantage and better record explain why the line favors them by nearly a touchdown. The moneyline reflects this too: Army is at -205, meaning you’d have to bet $205 to win $100 on them outright. Tulane’s moneyline is +170, so a $100 bet on them to win straight up would pay $170 if they pull off the upset.
The total points line sits at 48.5, with even odds on the over and under. This suggests the sportsbook expects a moderately scoring game. If you think both teams will score more than 48 points combined, the over at -110 is your play. If you expect a defensive battle with fewer points, the under at the same price is worth considering.
In summary, Army is the favorite but not by an overwhelming margin. Tulane offers value as an underdog both against the spread and on the moneyline. The total is balanced, so your pick here depends on your read of each team’s offense and defense.