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Data Skrive
The Rice Owls (0-1) will attempt to prove oddsmakers wrong when they square off against the Houston Cougars (1-0) on Saturday, September 9, 2023 as a 7-point underdog. The over/under is 52.5.
The Cougars beat the UTSA Roadrunners, 17-14, in their most recent game. The Owls' last contest was versus the Texas Longhorns, and they lost by a score of 37-10.
Houston vs. Rice Game Information & Odds
- When: Saturday, September 9, 2023 at 7:00 PM ET
- Location: Rice Stadium in Houston, Texas
- TV: NFL Network
- Live boxscore on FOX Sports
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| Favorite | Spread (Odds) | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline | Total | Over Moneyline | Under Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston | -7 (-109) | -288 | +232 | 52.5 | -110 | -110 |
Houston vs. Rice Prediction
- Pick ATS:
Houston (-7)
- Pick OU: Under (52.5)
- Prediction: Houston 29, Rice 10
Learn more about the Houston Cougars vs. the Rice Owls game on FOX Sports!
Houston vs. Rice Betting Insights
- Based on the spread and over/under, the implied score for the game is Cougars 30, Owls 23.
- The Cougars have a 74.2% chance to win this game based on the moneyline's implied probability. The Owls have a 30.1% implied probability.
- Houston has won all one of its games against the spread this season.
- Rice has covered in its only game with a spread this season.
Houston vs. Rice: Head-to-Head
- In their last two head-to-head contests, Houston has beaten Rice two times.
- The Cougars and the Owls have been an even matchup over their last two head-to-head meetings, holding an even 1-1 record against the spread. In those two games, the two squads eclipsed the over on the total both times.
- Over their last two head-to-head matchups, Houston has scored 78 points, while Rice has accumulated 34.
Houston vs. Rice: 2023 Stats Comparison
| Houston | Rice | |
|---|---|---|
| Off. Points per Game (Rank) | 17.0 (102) | 10.0 (120) |
| Def. Points per Game (Rank) | 14.0 (41) | 37.0 (99) |
| Turnovers Allowed (Rank) | 0 (1) | 3 (104) |
| Turnovers Forced (Rank) | 3 (9) | 0 (97) |
Houston 2023 Key Players
| Name | Position | Stats |
|---|---|---|
| Donovan Smith | QB | 233 YDS (64.7%) / 2 TD / 0 INT 31 RUSH YDS / 0 RUSH TD / 31.0 RUSH YPG |
| Joseph Manjack IV | WR | 6 REC / 67 YDS / 1 TD / 67.0 YPG |
| Sam Brown | WR | 6 REC / 106 YDS / 0 TD / 106.0 YPG |
| Matthew Golden | WR | 4 REC / 36 YDS / 1 TD / 36.0 YPG |
| Malik Fleming | DB | 3 TKL / 0.0 TFL / 2 INT / 2 PD |
| Nelson Ceaser | DL | 4 TKL / 1.0 TFL / 1.0 SACK |
| Alex Hogan | DB | 6 TKL / 1.0 TFL |
| A.J. Haulcy | DB | 5 TKL / 0.0 TFL |
Rice 2023 Key Players
| Name | Position | Stats |
|---|---|---|
| Luke McCaffrey | WR | 2 REC / 22 YDS / 1 TD / 22.0 YPG |
| JT Daniels | QB | 149 YDS (53.8%) / 1 TD / 2 INT |
| Braylen Walker | WR | 2 REC / 47 YDS / 0 TD / 47.0 YPG |
| Dean Connors | RB | 23 YDS / 0 TD / 23.0 YPG / 2.9 YPC |
| Josh Pearcy | OLB | 3 TKL / 1.0 TFL / 1.0 SACK |
| De'Braylon Carroll | DL | 3 TKL / 1.0 TFL / 1.0 SACK |
| Sean Fresch | CB | 7 TKL / 0.0 TFL |
| Plae Wyatt | S | 8 TKL / 0.0 TFL |
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