- Notre Dame Fighting Irish is a -44.5 point favorite vs. Rice Owls
- Rice vs. Notre Dame Total (Over/Under): 55.5 points
- TV Channel: NBC | PEAC
Rice (1-0) visit Notre Dame Stadium to take on Notre Dame (1-0) on Sep. 12 in South Bend, IN. Kickoff is scheduled for 3:30 pm.
The Notre Dame Fighting Irish are betting favorites in Week 2, with the spread sitting at -44.5 (-110).
The Rice vs. Notre Dame Over/Under is 55.5 total points.
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Rice vs. Notre Dame Odds, Spread, Over/Under:
| Spread | Total (O/U) | Moneyline | |
| Rice | +44.5 -108 | 55.5 -108 | +22500 |
| Notre Dame | -44.5 -110 | 55.5 -110 | +1 |
Rice vs Notre Dame Prediction:
The winning team model predicts Notre Dame will win this game with 94.1% confidence, based on game simulations, offensive & defensive matchups and recent game results.
The winning team prediction factors in up-to-date player injuries for both the Rice Owls and the Notre Dame Fighting Irish, key player performances this season and recent team trends.
Rice vs Notre Dame Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts Rice will cover the spread with 65.6% 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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Rice Best Bets Today
- Rice has hit the Team Total Under in 9 of their last 12 games (+5.60 Units / 41% ROI)
- Rice has hit the 1Q Game Total Over in 7 of their last 11 games (+3.75 Units / 30% ROI)
- Rice has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 8 of their last 12 games (+3.35 Units / 24% ROI)
- Rice has hit the Game Total Under in 3 of their last 4 away games (+1.90 Units / 43% ROI)
Notre Dame Best Bets Today
- Notre Dame has hit the 1H Moneyline in 11 of their last 12 games (+8.85 Units / 2% ROI)
- Notre Dame has hit the 1Q Moneyline in 10 of their last 12 games (+7.90 Units / 11% ROI)
- Notre Dame has hit the Moneyline in 10 of their last 11 games (+7.60 Units / 4% ROI)
- Notre Dame has hit the Team Total Over in 8 of their last 12 games (+3.40 Units / 24% ROI)
- Notre Dame has hit the 1Q Game Total Over in 8 of their last 12 games (+3.20 Units / 23% ROI)
Rice Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Rice Owls is 1-0 against the spread this college football season (+1 Units / 90.91% ROI).
- Rice is 1-0 when betting on the Moneyline for +1 Units / 4.55% 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
Notre Dame Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Notre Dame Fighting Irish is 1-0 against the spread this college football season (+1 Units / 90.91% ROI).
- Notre Dame is 1-0 when betting on the Moneyline for +1 Units / 5.88% ROI
- Notre Dame is 1-0 when betting the Over for +1 Units / 90.91% ROI
- Notre Dame is 0-1 when betting the Under for -1.1 Units / -100% ROI
Rice: Keys to the Game vs. Notre Dame
Rice was winless (0-8) when allowing an average of more than 5 yards on first down plays last season– T-worst among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: .400
Rice was 3-8 (.273) when converting less than 50% of third down conversion opportunities last season– T-30th-worst in FBS; Average: .454
Rice was 2-6 (.250) when not forcing and recovering a fumble last season– T-23rd-worst in FBS; Average: .460
Rice was 2-8 (.200) when allowing 7 or more explosive plays last season– T-12th-worst among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: .390
Notre Dame: Keys to the Game vs. Rice
Notre Dame was undefeated (11-0) when intercepting at least 1 pass last season– T-best among Power Conference Teams; Average: .688
Notre Dame was 14-1 (.933) when rushing at least 4 yards in a play 10 or more times last season– T-3rd-best in FBS; Average: .575
Notre Dame was undefeated (11-0) when averaging more than 5 yards on first down plays last season– T-best among Power Conference Teams; Average: .632
Notre Dame was undefeated (10-0) when making 7 or more explosive plays last season– T-best in FBS; Average: .628
Matchup Notes for Rice vs. Notre Dame
Notre Dame gained 2,977 yards on 216 receptions (13.8 YPR) last season — T-3rd-best among Power 5 skill players. Rice’s defense allowed 13.5 Yards Per Reception last season — T-5th-worst among FBS defenses.
Notre Dame’s WRs gained 2,024 yards on 141 receptions (14.4 YPR) last season — T-27th-best among FBS WRs. Rice’s defense allowed 13.5 Yards Per Reception last season — T-5th-worst among FBS defenses.
Notre Dame’s WRs gained 2,024 yards on 141 receptions (14.4 YPR) last season — T-27th-best among FBS WRs. Rice’s defense allowed 15.3 Yards Per Reception to WRs last season — 7th-worst among FBS defenses.
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Rice Offensive Stats & Trends
Rice WRs averaged just 7.9 yards per reception (1,076 yards/136 catches) last season– worst among FBS Teams; Average: 13.0
Rice RBs were targeted 9.2 times per game (110/12) last season– T-highest among FBS Teams; Average: 4.4
Rice WRs averaged just 8.0 yards per reception (617 yards/77 catches) with 7-10 yards to go last season– worst among FBS Teams; Average: 13.4
Rice averaged just 8.6 yards per completion (1,269 yards/148 completions) last season– worst among FBS Offenses; Average: 11.7
Rice averaged 97.6 Passing Yards per game (1,269/13) last season– 2nd-worst among FBS Offenses; Average: 224.7
Notre Dame Offensive Stats & Trends
Notre Dame RBs averaged 196.7 rushing yards per game (2,360/12) last season– 2nd-best among FBS Teams; Average: 123.3
Notre Dame RBs averaged 9.1 Yards per Carry (209 yards/23 carries) in close and late situations last season– best among FBS Teams; Average: 4.8
Notre Dame averaged 17.5 yards per reception (1,502 yards/86 catches) on 1st down last season– 5th-best among FBS Offenses; Average: 12.2
Notre Dame RBs rushed for 34 TDs last season– 2nd-most among FBS Teams
Notre Dame gained 2,977 yards on 216 receptions (13.8 YPR) last season — T-3rd-best among Power 5 skill players. Rice’s defense allowed 13.5 Yards Per Reception last season — T-5th-worst among FBS defenses.
Rice Defensive Stats & Trends
Rice intercepted 3 of 375 attempts (125.0 pass attempts per int.) last season– worst among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: 37.8
Rice allowed 8.3 touchdowns per interception (25 TDs allowed, and 3 INT) last season– T-2nd-worst in FBS; Average: 1.8
Rice intercepted 3 of 375 attempts (125.0 pass attempts per int.) last season– 4th-worst in FBS; Average: 38.5
Rice allowed 8.3 touchdowns per interception (25 TDs allowed, and 3 INT) last season– T-worst among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: 1.9
Rice allowed passes of 40+ yards on 17 of 375 attempts (4%) last season– 5th-worst in FBS; Average: 2%
Notre Dame Defensive Stats & Trends
Notre Dame opponents averaged 46.4 Passing Attempts per TD (371 Pass Attempts/8 Passing TDs) in the 2023 season– 2nd-best in FBS; Average: 20.1
Notre Dame did not tackle opponents for a loss on any of 46 rushing attempts on 3rd and short last season– T-worst in FBS; Average: 10%.
Notre Dame allowed a Completion Pct of just 33% (11 completions/33 attempts) in the Red Zone last season– best in FBS; Average: 54%
Notre Dame allowed a Completion Pct of just 53% (235 completions/447 attempts) last season– 3rd-best in FBS; Average: 61%
Notre Dame averaged 1.75 interceptions per game (21/12) last season– 4th-best in FBS; Average: 0.80
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