Tulane Green Wave defeat Charlotte 49ers 38-31: Recap, Betting Results & AiQ Picks
Fri, Oct 30, 2026 · NCAAF · Tulane Green Wave 38, Charlotte 49ers 31
The Tulane Green Wave beat the Charlotte 49ers 38-31 in overtime on Friday, October 30, 2026, at Jerry Richardson Stadium. The Charlotte 49ers covered the spread as 8-point underdogs. The game went over the closing total of 48, with 69 points combined. AiQ's moneyline pick in this game won.
Tulane Green Wave vs. Charlotte 49ers final score and game recap
The Tulane Green Wave led 7-0 after the first quarter. The Charlotte 49ers won the second quarter 24-7 to lead 24-14 at halftime. The Tulane Green Wave outscored the Charlotte 49ers 17-7 in the second half. It was tied 31-31 at the end of regulation. The Tulane Green Wave won it in overtime.
The leading performers, from the box score:
- Trace Johnson (Tulane Green Wave): 28/36 passing for 284 yards, 1 touchdown, 1 interception.
- Johnnie Daniels (Tulane Green Wave): 13 carries for 99 yards, 2 rushing touchdowns.
- Conner Harrell (Charlotte 49ers): 23/36 passing for 239 yards, 2 touchdowns, 0 interceptions.
- Henry Rutledge (Charlotte 49ers): 22 carries for 121 yards.
Who covered the spread in Tulane Green Wave vs. Charlotte 49ers?
The Charlotte 49ers covered the spread as 8-point underdogs, losing by 7 points.
The spread opened at Tulane Green Wave -10.5 and closed at Tulane Green Wave -8.
Did Tulane Green Wave vs. Charlotte 49ers go over or under the total?
The game went over: 69 points combined against a closing total of 48, over by 21.
The total opened at 46.5 and closed at 48.
How did AiQ's Tulane Green Wave vs. Charlotte 49ers predictions do?
AiQ's moneyline pick in this game won.
- Moneyline: the Tulane Green Wave to win at -340, a win (+$29.41 on a $100 bet).
Tulane Green Wave vs. Charlotte 49ers game prop results: first half, first quarter and team totals
AiQ does not pick game props. This is how the sportsbook markets settled.
- First-half moneyline: Charlotte 49ers won the first half, paying +225.
- First-quarter moneyline: Tulane Green Wave won the first quarter, paying -220.
- First-half total 23.5: the over, paying -108, with 38 points scored.
- Charlotte 49ers team total 19.5: the over, paying -120, with 31 scored.
- Tulane Green Wave team total 28.5: the over, paying -111, with 38 scored.
- First-half spread: Charlotte 49ers +5.5 covered, paying -110.
- First-quarter total 9.5: the under, paying -115, with 7 points scored.
Tulane Green Wave vs. Charlotte 49ers odds: sportsbook value and line movement
Shortly before the start, the consensus moneyline had the Tulane Green Wave at -340 and the Charlotte 49ers at +260. With the bookmaker's margin removed, that made the Tulane Green Wave a 74% favorite. The Tulane Green Wave won as the favorite at -340: $29.41 profit on a $100 bet. On AiQ's moneyline pick, the Tulane Green Wave, the best price before the game was -315 at BetRivers: priced near fair (−0.3% value).
The spread moved toward the Charlotte 49ers between the open and the close, and they covered. The total moved up from 46.5 to 48, and the game went over.
Tulane Green Wave and Charlotte 49ers betting trends: 2026 season
This result left the Tulane Green Wave 4-4 in the 2026 regular season (3-1 at home, 1-3 away or at neutral sites). Against the spread, they covered in 3 of 8 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 4 times and under 4 times.
This result left the Charlotte 49ers 1-7 in the 2026 regular season (0-4 at home, 1-3 away or at neutral sites). Against the spread, they covered in 4 of 8 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 5 times and under 3 times.
What's next for Tulane Green Wave and Charlotte 49ers?
Next for the Tulane Green Wave: the Tulsa Golden Hurricane at home on Saturday, November 7, 2026. Next for the Charlotte 49ers: at the UAB Blazers on Saturday, November 7, 2026.