While college football is serving up a trimmed-down Thanksgiving feast of just one game this year, a marvelous matchup between the Tulane Green Wave and Memphis Tigers will tickle your tastebuds as your turkey and yams settle in the early evening.
Looking to cash in on Thanksgiving football but unsure of where to direct your hard-earned dollars? Step this way for the best college football player props today, with one bet from each team involved in the American Athletic Conference clash.
Thursday College Football Player Props
Mario Anderson Jr. Under 82.5 Rushing Yards
Mario Anderson Jr. has had a solid season for Memphis, but usually while running with a lead. On Thursday, the Tigers will likely play from behind for most of the game. The Tulane Green defense has stifled teams in recent weeks, and they should once again play with a lead.
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Ryan Silverfield has leaned not on the running game but on Seth Henigan’s arm when down this season, so fade Anderson and expect the Green Wave defense to show up in a big way again.
Makhi Hughes 2+ Touchdowns (+100)
Tulane’s workhorse back has scored multiple touchdowns in his last three games despite sitting out much of the second half of each. This week, Makhi Hughes and the Green Wave face a Memphis team much more capable of keeping the score close.
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That just means that Hughes will get more touches when it matters. When he’s near the end zone, there’s a good chance he will score, so I feel great about Hughes getting multiple scores.
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