North Texas Mean Green vs Tulsa Golden Hurricane Matchup

Check out our free Tulsa Golden Hurricane vs North Texas Mean Green pick and preview for this CFB week 5 game in Denton. See who we like to win and cover the spread in this week 5 CFB matchup.

North Texas comes into this one as the -6.5 point favorite at home against the Tulsa Golden Hurricane. The game is set to kick off at 7:00 ET from DATCU Stadium in Denton, with ESPN+ handling the TV broadcast. The over/under line is at 68.5 points. North Texas is 3-1 on the season, while Tulsa is 2-2 overall.

Golden Hurricane vs. Mean Green Matchup At A Glance

Sport: CFB
Teams: Tulsa Golden Hurricane at North Texas Mean Green
Where: Denton at DATCU Stadium
Date: Saturday, September 28th
Betting Odds NTX -6.5, TULSA +197 | NTX -240 O/U 68.5

Golden Hurricane Preview:

Tulsa is now 2-2 after pulling off an upset on the road against Louisiana Tech. The Golden Hurricane, who were +2.5 point underdogs, not only won the game but also covered the spread. The over/under line for the game was 56.5 points, but the teams combined for just 43, resulting in the under hitting.

After leading 7-0 early, Tulsa fell behind 10-7 by halftime and trailed 17-7 heading into the fourth quarter. The Golden Hurricane tied the game at 17-17, and after Louisiana Tech tied it at 20-20, Tulsa outscored them 3-0 in overtime to come out on top.

Golden Hurricane Offense Breakdown

In their 23-20 overtime win, Tulsa's offense put up 333 total yards, with 228 yards coming through the air. Kirk Francis completed 66.7% of his passes for 228 yards, throwing one touchdown and finishing with a passer rating of 93.29. Kamdyn Benjamin was his top target, hauling in eight receptions for 69 yards.

The Golden Hurricane's ground game was limited to 105 yards, with Anthony Watkins leading the way with 60 yards on 10 carries. Watkins also found the end zone on the ground, helping Tulsa to a hard-fought road win.

Golden Hurricane Team Defense

Looking at how Tulsa's defense performed in their most recent game, they allowed 284 total yards and 23 points. The Golden Hurricane's defense was effective in the passing game, holding Louisiana Tech to 197 yards through the air on 17 completions. However, they did give up two rushing touchdowns and 87 yards on the ground.

Mean Green Preview:

Mean Green Offense Breakdown

North Texas' offense was unstoppable in their 44-17 win, racking up 537 total yards and 28 first downs. The ground game was particularly effective, with 219 rushing yards and three touchdowns. Shane Porter led the way with 120 yards on 13 carries, averaging 9.2 yards per attempt. Chandler Morris orchestrated the passing game, completing 68.3% of his passes for 305 yards and two touchdowns. His top target, DT Sheffield, caught eight passes for 109 yards.

Mean Green Team Defense

North Texas' defense was dominant in their most recent game, holding Wyoming to just 17 points and 244 total yards. The Mean Green were particularly strong against the run, allowing only 69 rushing yards on 32 attempts. In the passing game, North Texas gave up 175 yards through the air and one touchdown, while holding Wyoming to 15 first downs.

Golden Hurricane vs Mean Green Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

Across their last five road contests, Tulsa has a 4-1 record vs the spread. Their overall mark in these games was 2-3, while averaging 21 points per game.
When looking at their past ten home matchups, North Texas has an ATS record of 6-4 while averaging 31 per game. The team went 3-7 overall in these games.
Spanning across their last ten games as the betting underdog, the Tulsa Golden Hurricane have gone 5-4-1 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 3-7.
In their last three games as the betting favorite, the North Texas Mean Green have a strong straight up record of 3-0. In addition, their ATS record was 2-1 in these scenarios.