South Alabama vs. Tulane prediction: Why Tulane is favored to win in college football Week 2 [2026]

Using innovative machine learning and data, we have re-simulated the outcome of South Alabama vs. Tulane, forming part of our college football predictions coverage.

Our independent predictive model gives Tulane a 76.8% chance of defeating South Alabama. Our predicted final score has Tulane winning 29-19. According to our model, South Alabama (+9.5) has a 50.7% chance of covering the spread, while the 48-point over/under has a 53.4% chance of going over.

Latest betting odds

We have sourced the best college football odds in America for this game, which are listed here:

• Spread: South Alabama +9.5 (-105) / Tulane -9.5 (-108)
• Moneyline: South Alabama +300, Tulane -357
• Total: Over/Under 48 (-106/-114)

All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.

Model picks and best bet

After matching our probabilities against the best available odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets in this matchup. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:

• Spread: South Alabama +9.5 @ -105 via DraftKings
• Moneyline: Tulane @ -357 via ESPN BET
• Total: Over 48 @ -106 via Caesars

According to our college football best bets, the top play to make on this game is Over 48 total points.

These picks are based on our probabilities matched against the implied probabilities from the current available odds.

Game info & kickoff details

Saturday's college football matchup between Tulane and South Alabama at Yulman Stadium is scheduled to begin at 7:00 PM ET.

• Who: South Alabama vs. Tulane
• Date: Saturday, September 12, 2026
• Time: 7:00 PM ET/4:00PM PT
• Venue: Yulman Stadium

College football Week 2 promos

Make the most of Dimers' South Alabama vs. Tulane predictions by exploring the Bet365 Sportsbook offer below:

Conclusion

We predict Tulane, with a 76.8% win probability, will likely beat South Alabama in Saturday's college football matchup.

Additional tools and information for betting safely can be found in our Responsible Gambling hub.

This article's predictions and probabilities are generated by Dimers' proprietary College Football prediction model. Our editorial team reviews the resulting content for accuracy and presentation before publication.