Parlay: Tulane Green Wave VS Memphis Tigers 2025-11-07

Memphis Tigers vs. Tulane Green Wave: A Parlay of Power and Puns

Parse the Odds: The Numbers Don’t Lie (Mostly)
Memphis enters as a 3.5-point favorite (-175 on the moneyline), riding a 13-game turnover chain so long it could strangle a sloth. Their defense ranks second in the American Athletic Conference, allowing just 346.9 yards per game—though they’ll need to prove it without QB Brendon Lewis, who’s listed as questionable after a Halloween win over Rice. Lewis, the Tigers’ offensive sorcerer, threw for 225 yards and a touchdown before exiting; his replacement, Arrington Maiden, is a functional spellchecker, not a wizard.

Tulane, meanwhile, is +145 on the moneyline, buoyed by Jake Retzlaff’s dual-threat magic (1,500+ yards passing and rushing in three games). Their defense has plugged leaks, holding opponents to 3.9 yards per rush, but they’ll face a Memphis rushing attack that’s tied for the FBS lead in rushing TDs (30). The Over/Under is 54.5, but the SportsLine model projects 62 combined points—enough to make a buffet of the “Under” bet.

Digest the News: Injuries, Rivalries, and Coaching Drama
Memphis coach Ryan Silverfield is playing Russian roulette with Lewis’s status: “If he can go, we’ll put him in.” Translation: We’ll cross our fingers and hope he doesn’t turn into a human Jell-O mold mid-snap. Without Lewis, the Tigers’ offense becomes a “Set Your Expectations” special—like ordering a five-star meal and getting a lukewarm PB&J.

Tulane’s Jake Retzlaff, though, is a one-man wrecking crew. He’s thrown for seven TDs and run for nine more in his last three games—stats so absurd, they make you wonder if he’s secretly a superhero named “Jake the Triple Threat.” Linebacker Sam Howard returns from injury, but Tulane’s road ATS struggles persist: 1-4 against the spread in their last five road games.

And let’s not forget the coaching subplot: Tulane’s Jon Sumrall is being courted by Power Four programs like a reality TV star getting a second chance. His focus? “Coach the team, not the job hunt.” Sure, Jon. We’ll believe it when we see it.

Humorous Spin: Football, Fables, and Feline Metaphors
Memphis’s rushing attack is like a herd of elephants… if elephants could sprint 40 yards and score touchdowns. They’ve gashed defenses for 30 rushing TDs—enough to make a steakhouse weep. Tulane’s defense? They’ve patched their sieve, but it’s still a sieve that leaks Gatorade instead of water.

As for the Over/Under: Imagine betting that Memphis and Tulane will combine for 54.5 points. The model says 62. That’s like betting your neighbor’s cat won’t knock over a vase… and then the cat starts juggling teacups.

Prediction: The Parlay Playbook
Memphis -3.5 & Over 54.5 (Odds: ~+280 combined)

Why? Memphis’s home dominance (9-1 ATS in their last 10) and Tulane’s leaky road ATS record make the spread a no-brainer. Even if Lewis is hobbled, the Tigers’ rushing attack will keep the chains moving. As for the Over? Retzlaff’s legs and Memphis’s TD-happy rushing game ensure fireworks.

Final Verdict:
Bet Memphis -3.5 to cover and the Over 54.5 to explode. It’s a parlay as smooth as a well-sharpened chainsaw… and just as likely to leave you in awe.

“The Tigers’ offense is a well-oiled machine… if ‘machine’ is a rusty lawnmower and ‘oil’ is hope.”

Created: Nov. 7, 2025, 10:29 p.m. GMT