SMU vs. Rice Prediction, Odds, Picks - November 4

SMU vs. Rice Prediction, Odds, Picks - November 4

Updated Nov. 4, 2023 3:06 p.m. ET
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The SMU Mustangs (6-2) and the Rice Owls (4-4) clash with the Mayor's Cup up for grabs on Saturday, November 4, 2023 at Rice Stadium. The Mustangs are favored by 12.5 points in the game. An over/under of 59 is set for the game.

The Mustangs beat the Tulsa Golden Hurricane, 69-10, in their last contest. The Owls lost versus the Tulane Green Wave in their most recent game, 30-28.

SMU vs. Rice Game Information & Odds

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SMU vs Rice Betting Information updated as of November 4, 2023, 2:47 PM ET.
Favorite Spread (Odds) Favorite Moneyline Underdog Moneyline Total Over Moneyline Under Moneyline
SMU -12.5 (-111) -481 +363 59 -108 -111

SMU vs. Rice Prediction

  • Pick ATS: SMU (-12.5)
  • Pick OU: Under (59)
  • Prediction: SMU 35, Rice 22

Learn more about the SMU Mustangs vs. the Rice Owls game on FOX Sports!

SMU vs. Rice Betting Insights

  • Per the spread and over/under, the implied score for the matchup is Mustangs 36, Owls 23.
  • The Mustangs have an 82.8% chance to win this meeting per the moneyline's implied probability. The Owls hold a 21.6% implied probability.
  • SMU has won four games against the spread this season, while failing to cover three times.
  • Rice has compiled a 5-2-0 record against the spread this year.

SMU vs. Rice: 2023 Stats Comparison

SMU Rice
Off. Points per Game (Rank) 40.5 (8) 33.3 (36)
Def. Points per Game (Rank) 14.0 (5) 27.8 (79)
Turnovers Allowed (Rank) 7 (14) 11 (64)
Turnovers Forced (Rank) 7 (113) 9 (95)

SMU 2023 Key Players

Name Position Stats
Preston Stone QB 2,138 YDS (59.4%) / 19 TD / 5 INT
118 RUSH YDS / 2 RUSH TD / 14.8 RUSH YPG
Jaylan Knighton RB 456 YDS / 4 TD / 57.0 YPG / 5.5 YPC
RJ Maryland TE 23 REC / 315 YDS / 5 TD / 39.4 YPG
Camar Wheaton RB 244 YDS / 4 TD / 30.5 YPG / 5.1 YPC
Isaiah Nwokobia S 37 TKL / 3.0 TFL / 1.0 SACK / 1 INT
Kobe Wilson LB 37 TKL / 2.0 TFL
Jonathan McGill S 29 TKL / 2.0 TFL / 0.5 SACK / 1 INT
Elijah Roberts DE 16 TKL / 5.0 TFL / 4.0 SACK

Rice 2023 Key Players

Name Position Stats
JT Daniels QB 2,362 YDS (63.6%) / 19 TD / 6 INT
-52 RUSH YDS / 1 RUSH TD / -6.5 RUSH YPG
Luke McCaffrey WR 41 REC / 692 YDS / 8 TD / 86.5 YPG
Dean Connors RB 337 YDS / 4 TD / 42.1 YPG / 5.8 YPC
28 REC / 338 REC YDS / 2 REC TD / 42.3 REC YPG
Juma Otoviano RB 209 YDS / 4 TD / 26.1 YPG / 3.7 YPC
12 REC / 100 REC YDS / 0 REC TD / 12.5 REC YPG
Plae Wyatt S 52 TKL / 3.0 TFL / 1.0 SACK
Chris Conti LB 51 TKL / 2.0 TFL / 0.5 SACK / 1 INT
Gabe Taylor S 38 TKL / 1.0 TFL / 1.0 SACK / 2 INT
Myron Morrison LB 43 TKL / 1.0 TFL / 0.5 SACK
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