The Rice Owls (0-0) face the Sam Houston Bearkats (0-0) on Saturday, August 31, 2024 at Rice Stadium. The Owls are considerable favorites in this one, with the spread posted at 9.5 points. The over/under is 50 in the contest.
Rice vs. Sam Houston Favorite, Moneyline, Total
Spread favorite: Owls (-9.5)
Moneyline: Owls (-360), Bearkats (+285)
Total: 50 points
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How to Watch Rice vs. Sam Houston
When: Saturday, August 31, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. ET
Location: Rice Stadium in Houston, Texas
TV: ESPN+
Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
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Rice 2023 Stats & Rankings
Stat |
Average (Total) |
Rank |
Pass yards |
252.5 (3282) |
45 |
Rush yards |
110.5 (1436) |
115 |
Points scored |
29.5 (384) |
54 |
Pass yards against |
211.6 (2751) |
43 |
Rush yards against |
152.9 (1988) |
72 |
Points allowed |
28.1 (365) |
83 |
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Rice 2023 Betting Info
The Owls covered seven times in 12 games with a spread last season.
Rice did not cover the spread when favored by 9.5 points or more last season (in one opportunity).
The Owls and their opponents combined to hit the over six out of 12 times last season.
The average over/under the Owls had set in matchups last year was 3.3 more points than this outing’s point total.
Rice Home/Away Splits (2023)
|
Overall |
Home |
Away |
Point Total AVG |
53.3 |
52.1 |
54.9 |
Implied Total AVG |
31.2 |
29.9 |
33.0 |
ATS Record |
7-4-1 |
4-2-1 |
3-2-0 |
Over/Under Record |
6-6-0 |
5-2-0 |
1-4-0 |
Moneyline Favorite Record |
3-2 |
2-1 |
1-1 |
Moneyline Underdog Record |
2-5 |
1-3 |
1-2 |
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Rice’s Offense vs. Sam Houston’s Defense (2023)
The Owls were the FBS’ 23rd-ranked red-zone offense last season (89.4%), and will be up against the No. 114 defense in that category, owned by the Bearkats (89.2%).
Rice ranked 126th in college football last season, committing 25 turnovers, while Sam Houston was 38th with 20 turnovers forced.
The Owls were No. 85 in college football in sacks conceded last season (29), up against the pass rush ranked 123rd, the Bearkats’ (17.0).
Rice averaged 7.6 yards per pass attempt last season (52nd in the FBS), and Sam Houston gave up 7.6 per pass (88th in college football).
Sam Houston 2023 Stats & Rankings
Stat |
Average (Total) |
Rank |
Pass yards |
222.6 (2671) |
66 |
Rush yards |
88.8 (1066) |
128 |
Points scored |
20.0 (240) |
119 |
Pass yards against |
231.5 (2778) |
77 |
Rush yards against |
162.9 (1955) |
90 |
Points allowed |
26.2 (314) |
64 |
Sam Houston 2023 Betting Info
Rice did not cover the spread when favored by 9.5 points or more last season (in one opportunity).
The average point total for Owls games last year was 3.3 more points than the over/under of 50 in this matchup.
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Sam Houston Home/Away Splits (2023)
Sam Houston’s Offense vs. Rice’s Defense (2023)
The Owls were 117th in college football with 12 turnovers forced last year, while the Bearkats committed 15 (34th).
Sam Houston averaged 2.9 yards per carry last year (126th in college football) compared to the 4.1 per attempt Rice allowed (59th in the FBS).
The Bearkats were 120th in college football, gaining 311.4 yards per game last year, while the Owls were 54th in yards allowed (364.5).
Sam Houston’s 88.8 rushing yards per game last season were good for 128th in the FBS. Rice’s defense allowed 152.9 on the ground (72nd in college football).
Rice vs. Sam Houston Prediction and Pick
Our prediction for Rice vs. Sam Houston is the Owls (-360 on the moneyline) as the pick to win. As for the total, we prefer the over at 50 points.