The Rice Owls (1-1) visit TDECU Stadium to take on the Houston Cougars (0-2) on Sep. 14 in Houston, TX. Kickoff is scheduled for 8:00pm EDT.
Houston is a betting favorite in Week 3, with the spread sitting at -4 (-110).
The Rice vs. Houston Over/Under is 44.5 total points.
Bet now on Houston vs Rice & all NCAAF games with BetMGM
Rice vs Houston Prediction:
The winning team model predicts Houston will win this game with 63.9% 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 Rice and Houston, key player performances this season and recent team trends.
Rice vs Houston Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts Houston will cover the spread with 82.5% 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.
Bet now on Houston vs Rice and all games with BetMGM
Get up to $1,500 First Bet Offer
Rice Best Bets & Trends for ATS, Moneyline & Totals
- Rice have covered the 1Q Spread in their last 4 away games (+4.20 Units / 92% ROI)
- Rice have covered the 1H Spread in their last 4 away games (+4.00 Units / 91% ROI)
- Rice has hit the 1Q Game Total Over in 7 of their last 11 games (+3.50 Units / 28% ROI)
- Rice has hit the Game Total Under in their last 3 away games (+3.00 Units / 91% ROI)
- Rice has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 8 of their last 13 games (+2.55 Units / 18% ROI)
Houston Best Bets & Trends for ATS, Moneyline & Totals
- Houston has hit the Game Total Under in 8 of their last 12 games (+3.60 Units / 27% ROI)
- Houston has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 4 of their last 7 games at home (+1.80 Units / 24% ROI)
- Houston have covered the 1H Spread in 7 of their last 12 games (+1.55 Units / 12% ROI)
- Houston has hit the 1Q Game Total Under in 6 of their last 12 games (+0.25 Units / 2% ROI)
We’ve highlighted some favorite college football player prop bets for Rice players, looking at profitable historical betting trends:
Best Rice Player Prop Bets Today
- Dean Connors has hit the Rushing Yards Under in his last game (+1.00 Units / 83% ROI)
- Dean Connors has hit the Receiving Yards Under in his last game (+1.00 Units / 83% ROI)
- AJ Padgett has hit the TD Passes Under in his last game (+1.00 Units / 83% ROI)
- Boden Groen has hit the Receiving Yards Under in his last game (+1.00 Units / 83% ROI)
- AJ Padgett has hit the Passing Yards Under in his last game (+1.00 Units / 83% ROI)
Top NCAAF player prop bets for Houston players, looking at profitable historical betting trends:
Best Houston Player Prop Best Bets Today
- Joseph Manjack IV has hit the Receiving Yards Over in 3 of his last 4 games (+1.80 Units / 38% ROI)
- Donovan Smith has hit the Passing Yards Under in his last game (+1.00 Units / 83% ROI)
- Parker Jenkins has hit the Rushing Yards Under in his last game (+1.00 Units / 83% ROI)
- Donovan Smith has hit the Rushing Yards Over in his last game (+1.00 Units / 83% ROI)
- Donovan Smith has hit the TD Passes Over in his last game (+1.00 Units / 77% ROI)
Rice Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Rice is 1-1 against the spread this college football season (-0.1 Units / -4.55% ROI).
- Rice is 0-1 when betting on the Moneyline for -3.55 Units / -100% ROI
- Rice is 1-1 when betting the Over for -0.1 Units / -4.55% ROI
- Rice is 1-1 when betting the Under for -0.1 Units / -4.55% ROI
Houston Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Houston is 1-1 against the spread this college football season (-0.05 Units / -2.33% ROI).
- Houston is 0-2 when betting on the Moneyline for -2.65 Units / -100% ROI
- Houston is 0-2 when betting the Over for -2.2 Units / -100% ROI
- Houston is 2-0 when betting the Under for +2 Units / 90.91% ROI
Rice is 1-5 (.167) when in a one score game since the 2023 season– T-5th-worst among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: .494
Rice is 3-8 (.273) when having a turnover margin within one of the opposing team since the 2022 season– T-22nd-worst in FBS; Average: .497
Rice is 2-10 (.154) when making less than 5 explosive passes in a game since the 2022 season– 16th-worst in FBS; Average: .399
Rice is 3-12 (.200) when allowing 200 or more passing yards since the 2022 season– T-18th-worst in FBS; Average: .453
Houston is 1-3 (.083) when rushing more than 30 times since the 2022 season– 2nd-worst among Power Conference Teams; Average: .445
Houston is 1-7 (.125) when the opposing team commits less than 60 yards in penalties since the 2023 season– T-8th-worst in FBS; Average: .508
Houston is winless (0-6) when intercepting no passes since the 2022 season– T-worst among Power Conference Teams; Average: .324
Houston is 1-7 (.091) when averaging less than 5 yards per rush since the 2023 season– T-7th-worst among Power Conference Teams; Average: .371
Houston’s WRs has 32 receptions in 2 games (16.0 per game) this season — 4th-best among Big 12 WRs. Rice’s defense has allowed just 13.0 receptions per game this season — T-20th-best among FBS defenses.
Houston has 46 receptions in 2 games (23.0 per game) this season — 4th-best among Big 12 skill players. Rice’s defense has allowed just 13.0 receptions per game this season — T-20th-best among FBS defenses.