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Houston vs. Rice Prediction: Odds, Picks, Best Bets

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Houston vs. Rice Prediction: Odds, Picks, Best Bets

The Rice Owls (0-1) will look to upset the Houston Cougars (1-0) on Saturday, September 9, 2023 at Rice Stadium. The Cougars are notable favorites in this one, with the spread posted at 7 points. The over/under for the contest is 53 points.

Houston vs. Rice Favorite, Moneyline, Total

  • Spread Favorite: Cougars (-7)
  • Moneyline: Cougars (-290), Owls (+235)
  • Total: 53 points

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  • When: Saturday, September 9, 2023 at 7:00 PM ET
  • Location: Rice Stadium in Houston, Texas
  • TV: NFLN

    • Cougars 2023 Stats & Rankings

    Houston 2023 Betting Info

  • The Cougars have a record of 1-0-0 against the spread this season.
  • The average total the Cougars have had set in matchups this year is 6.5 more points than this outing’s point total.

    • Cougars Home/Away Splits (2022)

    Houston’s Offense vs. Rice’s Defense (2023)

  • The 233 passing yards per game Houston averages ranks 68th in the FBS, while the 300 Rice allows ranks 111th in college football.
  • Houston’s passing attack averages 6.9 yards per pass attempt (76th in the FBS). Rice gives up 8.3 per pass (103rd in college football).

    • Owls 2023 Stats & Rankings

    Rice 2023 Betting Info

  • The Owls have posted one win against the spread this year.
  • No Owls game has gone over the point total this season.
  • The Cougars’ average total in outings this year has been 59.5, 6.5 points higher than the over/under in this particular game.

    • Owls Home/Away Splits (2022)

    Rice’s Offense vs. Houston’s Defense (2023)

  • Rice’s offense ranks 120th in the FBS at 10 points per game. It will be facing Houston’s defense which allows 14 per game (41st in college football).
  • The Owls are 99th in the FBS in third-down percentage (30.8%), and will be facing the 45th-ranked Cougars third down defense (30.8%).
  • Rice averages 5.7 yards per pass attempt (105th in the FBS) compared to the 5.8 per pass Houston gives up (52nd in college football).

    • Houston vs. Rice Prediction and Pick

    Our prediction for Houston vs. Rice is the Cougars (-290 on the moneyline) as the pick to win. As for the total, we pick the under at 53 points.

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