- Houston is a -14 point favorite vs. Rice
- Houston vs. Rice Total (Over/Under): 39.5 points
- TV Channel: ESPN+
Houston (1-0) visit Rice Stadium to take on Rice (1-0) on Sep. 6 in Houston, TX. Kickoff is scheduled for 7:00pm EDT.
Houston is a betting favorite in Week 2, with the spread sitting at -14 (-110).
The Houston vs. Rice Over/Under is 39.5 total points.
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Houston vs. Rice Odds, Spread, Over/Under:
| Spread | Total (O/U) | Moneyline | |
| Houston | -14 -110 | 39.5 -110 | -625 |
| Rice | +14 -110 | 39.5 -110 | +450 |
Houston vs Rice Prediction:
The winning team model predicts Houston will win this game with 77.3% confidence, based on game simulations, offensive & defensive matchups and recent game results.
This winning team prediction factors in up-to-date player injuries for both Houston and Rice, key player performances this season and recent team trends.
Houston vs Rice Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts Rice will cover the spread with 58.7% confidence.
This prediction against the spread factors in ATS performances for both teams, opening and current betting lines plus public and sharp money already wagered on this matchup.
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Houston Best Bets & Trends for ATS, Moneyline & Totals
- Houston has hit the Game Total Under in 10 of their last 12 games (+7.80 Units / 59% ROI)
- Houston has hit the Moneyline in 5 of their last 12 games (+6.05 Units / 17% ROI)
- Houston has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 4 of their last 5 away games (+2.85 Units / 51% ROI)
- Houston has hit the 1Q Game Total Over in 3 of their last 4 away games (+1.80 Units / 40% ROI)
- Houston have covered the Spread in 7 of their last 12 games (+1.50 Units / 11% ROI)
Rice Best Bets & Trends for ATS, Moneyline & Totals
- Rice has hit the Moneyline in their last 3 games at home (+7.20 Units / 240% ROI)
- Rice have covered the 1H Spread in their last 5 games at home (+5.00 Units / 91% ROI)
- Rice has hit the 1Q Moneyline in 4 of their last 5 games (+4.85 Units / 97% ROI)
- Rice has hit the 1H Moneyline in 3 of their last 4 games at home (+4.30 Units / 89% ROI)
- Rice has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 8 of their last 12 games (+3.60 Units / 27% ROI)
Houston Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Houston is 1-0 against the spread this college football season (+1 Units / 90.91% ROI).
- Houston is 1-0 when betting on the Moneyline for +1 Units / 4.35% ROI
- Houston is 0-1 when betting the Over for -1.1 Units / -100% ROI
- Houston is 1-0 when betting the Under for +1 Units / 90.91% ROI
Rice Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Rice iss 1-0 against the spread this college football season (+1 Units / 90.91% ROI).
- Rice is 1-0 when betting on the Moneyline for +3.05 Units / 305% ROI
- Rice is 0-1 when betting the Over for -1.1 Units / -100% ROI
- Rice is 1-0 when betting the Under for +1 Units / 90.91% ROI
Houston: Keys to the Game vs. Rice
Houston was winless (0-7) when allowing 100 or more rushing yards in the 2024 season– T-worst in FBS; Average: .424
Houston was winless (0-6) when allowing 120 or more rushing yards in the 2024 season– T-worst in FBS; Average: .380
Houston was 1-7 (.125) when not forcing and recovering a fumble in the 2024 season– 5th-worst among Power Conference Teams; Average: .489
Houston was 3-8 (.273) when converting less than 50% of third down conversion opportunities in the 2024 season– T-30th-worst in FBS; Average: .454
Rice: Keys to the Game vs. Houston
Rice was winless (0-8) when allowing an average of more than 5 yards on first down plays in the 2024 season– T-worst among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: .400
Rice was 3-7 (.300) when allowing 10 or more rushes of four or more yards in the 2024 season– T-30th-worst in FBS; Average: .481
Rice was 3-8 (.273) when converting less than 50% of third down conversion opportunities in the 2024 season– T-30th-worst in FBS; Average: .454
Rice was 2-7 (.222) when the opposing team converts 55% or more of its red zone chances into touchdowns in the 2024 season– T-24th-worst in FBS; Average: .417
Matchup Notes for Houston vs. Rice
Rice’s WRs has gained 51 yards on 6 receptions (just 8.5 YPR) this season — 15th-worst among FBS WRs. Houston’s defense has allowed just 6.2 Yards Per Reception this season — 9th-best among FBS defenses.
Rice has gained 45 yards on 7 receptions (just 6.4 YPR) this season — 4th-worst among FBS skill players. Houston’s defense has allowed just 6.2 Yards Per Reception this season — 9th-best among FBS defenses.
Rice has gained 45 yards on 7 receptions (just 6.4 YPR) this season — 4th-worst among FBS skill players. Houston’s defense has allowed just 6.2 Yards Per Reception this season — 2nd-best among Big 12 defenses.
Houston Offensive Stats & Trends
Houston RBs rushed for 2 TDs on 231 carries (115.5 Carries Per TD) in the 2024 season– 4th-worst Carries Per TD among FBS Teams; Average: 21.4
Houston Skill Players averaged a touchdown every 20.0 receptions (180 Rec/9 TDs) in the 2024 season– worst Receptions Per TD among Big 12 Teams; Average: 11.1
Houston RBs have rushed for one TD on 28 carries in the Red Zone since the 2024 season– 3rd-worst Carries Per TD among FBS Teams; Average: 4.5
Houston RBs averaged just 3.0 Yards per Carry (178 yards/60 carries) in the 4th quarter in the 2024 season– 3rd-worst among FBS Teams; Average: 5.2
Houston Skill Players have averaged just 10.0 yards per reception (1,955 yards/196 catches) since the 2024 season– worst among Big 12 Teams; Average: 12.3
Rice Offensive Stats & Trends
Rice’s WRs has gained 51 yards on 6 receptions (just 8.5 YPR) this season — 15th-worst among FBS WRs. Houston’s defense has allowed just 6.2 Yards Per Reception this season — 9th-best among FBS defenses.
Rice has gained 45 yards on 7 receptions (just 6.4 YPR) this season — 4th-worst among FBS skill players. Houston’s defense has allowed just 6.2 Yards Per Reception this season — 9th-best among FBS defenses.
Rice has gained 45 yards on 7 receptions (just 6.4 YPR) this season — 4th-worst among FBS skill players. Houston’s defense has allowed just 6.2 Yards Per Reception this season — 2nd-best among Big 12 defenses.
Rice RBs were targeted 9.0 times per game (108/12) in the 2024 season– 2nd-highest among FBS Teams; Average: 4.4
Rice Skill Players have averaged just 7.0 receptions per game (7/1) this season– 2nd-worst among FBS Teams; Average: 19.3
Houston Defensive Stats & Trends
Houston allowed first downs on 46% of pass attempts in the Red Zone in the 2024 season– worst in FBS; Average: 23%
Houston allowed first downs on 46% of pass attempts in the Red Zone in the 2024 season– worst among Power Conference Teams; Average: 23%
Houston allowed first downs on 46% of pass attempts in the Red Zone in the 2024 season– worst in the Big 12; Average: 23%
Houston opponents averaged just 2.2 Passing Attempts per TD (24 Pass Attempts/11 Passing TDs) in the Red Zone in the 2024 season– worst in the Big 12; Average: 4.1
Houston has allowed passes of 20+ yards on just 1 of 53 attempts (2%) on 3rd and long since the 2024 season– best in the Big 12; Average: 10%
Rice Defensive Stats & Trends
Rice has allowed a Completion Pct of just 36% (10 completions/28 attempts) this season– best among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: 61%
Rice has allowed a Completion Pct of just 36% (10 completions/28 attempts) this season– T-2nd-best in FBS; Average: 60%
Rice has allowed opponents to catch just 10 of 27 passes (37% Reception Pct) this season– 2nd-best among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: 61%
Rice has allowed rushes of 10 or more yards on 8 of 31 carries (26%) this season– T-3rd-worst in FBS; Average: 11%
Rice has allowed opponents to catch just 10 of 27 passes (37% Reception Pct) this season– 4th-best in FBS; Average: 60%
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