- The Tulane is a -22.5 point favorite vs. Rice
- The Rice vs. Tulane Total (Over/Under): 52.5 points
- TV Channel: ESPN+
The Rice Owls (2-4) visit Benson Field at Yulman Stadium to take on the Tulane Green Wave (4-2) on Oct. 19 in New Orleans, LA. Kickoff is scheduled for 3:30pm EDT.
Tulane is a betting favorite in Week 8, with the spread sitting at -22.5 (-110).
The Rice vs. Tulane Over/Under is 52.5 total points.
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Rice vs. Tulane Odds, Spread, Over/Under:
| Spread | Total (O/U) | Moneyline | |
| Rice | +22.5 -110 | 52.5 -105 | +1000 |
| Tulane | -22.5 -110 | 52.5 -115 | -2000 |
Rice vs Tulane Prediction:
The winning team model predicts Tulane will win this game with 95.0% 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 Tulane, key player performances this season and recent team trends.
Rice vs Tulane Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts Rice will cover the spread with 75.1% 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 & Trends for ATS, Moneyline & Totals
- Rice has hit the Game Total Under in 4 of their last 5 away games (+2.90 Units / 53% ROI)
- Rice have covered the 1H Spread in 8 of their last 13 games (+2.55 Units / 18% ROI)
- Rice has hit the 1Q Game Total Over in 7 of their last 12 games (+2.30 Units / 17% ROI)
- Rice have covered the 1Q Spread in 3 of their last 5 away games (+0.85 Units / 14% ROI)
- Rice has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 3 of their last 5 away games (+0.75 Units / 13% ROI)
Tulane Best Bets & Trends for ATS, Moneyline & Totals
- Tulane has hit the 1H Moneyline in 10 of their last 14 games (+7.85 Units / 5% ROI)
- Tulane has hit the Moneyline in 10 of their last 14 games (+5.65 Units / 3% ROI)
- Tulane has hit the Game Total Under in 6 of their last 8 games at home (+3.80 Units / 43% ROI)
- Tulane has hit the 1Q Game Total Over in 4 of their last 6 games at home (+2.65 Units / 38% ROI)
- Tulane has hit the 1Q Moneyline in 3 of their last 6 games at home (+2.65 Units / 17% ROI)
Top NCAAF player prop bets for Tulane players, looking at profitable historical betting trends:
Best Tulane Player Prop Best Bets Today
- Darian Mensah has hit the Passing Yards Over in his last game (+1.00 Units / 91% ROI)
- Makhi Hughes has hit the Rushing Yards Over in his last game (+1.00 Units / 91% ROI)
- Alex Bauman has hit the Receiving Yards Over in his last game (+1.00 Units / 87% ROI)
- Yulkeith Brown has hit the Receiving Yards Over in his last game (+1.00 Units / 87% ROI)
Rice Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Rice is 2-4 against the spread this college football season (-2.4 Units / -36.36% ROI).
- Rice is 1-4 when betting on the Moneyline for -6.1 Units / -70.93% ROI
- Rice is 3-3 when betting the Over for -0.3 Units / -4.55% ROI
- Rice is 3-3 when betting the Under for -0.3 Units / -4.55% ROI
Tulane Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Tulane is 5-1 against the spread this college football season (+3.9 Units / 59.09% ROI).
- Tulane is 4-2 when betting on the Moneyline for +2 Units / 1.74% ROI
- Tulane is 4-2 when betting the Over for +1.8 Units / 27.27% ROI
- Tulane is 2-4 when betting the Under for -2.4 Units / -36.36% ROI
Rice: Keys to the Game vs. Tulane
Rice is 3-11 (.214) when allowing an average of more than 5 yards on first down plays since the 2023 season– 13th-worst among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: .400
Rice is 4-11 (.267) when converting less than 50% of third down conversion opportunities since the 2023 season– T-20th-worst in FBS; Average: .461
Rice is 2-10 (.167) when allowing 22 or more points since the 2023 season– T-37th-worst in FBS; Average: .285
Rice is 4-11 (.267) when the opposing team converts 55% or more of its red zone chances into touchdowns since the 2023 season– T-26th-worst in FBS; Average: .419
Tulane: Keys to the Game vs. Rice
Tulane is 14-1 (.933) when allowing less than 3 sacks since the 2023 season– 2nd-best among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: .572
Tulane is 9-1 (.900) when not losing a fumble since the 2023 season– 2nd-best among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: .519
Tulane is 14-3 (.824) when allowing less than 5 yards per rush since the 2023 season– T-5th-best among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: .591
Tulane is 14-2 (.875) when rushing for 120 or more yards since the 2023 season– 10th-best among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: .628
Rice Offensive Stats & Trends
Rice RBs have been targeted 11 times in the Red Zone this season– most among FBS Teams
Rice RBs have 7 receptions in the Red Zone this season– T-most among FBS Teams
Rice RBs have been targeted 7.7 times per game (147/19) since the 2023 season– 2nd-highest among FBS Teams; Average: 4.2
Rice RBs have been targeted 13 times in close and late situations this season– most among FBS Teams
Rice RBs have 11 receptions in close and late situations this season– most among FBS Teams
Tulane Offensive Stats & Trends
Tulane Kickers averaged 13.0 yards per kickoff (-13 yards/-1 kickoffs) in the 2023 season– worst among FBS Teams; Average: 61.5
Tulane WRs have averaged just 10.2 receptions per game (61/6) this season– T-30th-worst among FBS Teams; Average: 12.6
Tulane RBs have averaged 183.3 rushing yards per game (1,100/6) this season– 13th-best among FBS Teams; Average: 128.9
Tulane RBs have averaged 6.4 Yards per Carry (347 yards/54 carries) in the 4th quarter this season– 21st-best among FBS Teams; Average: 5.3
Tulane have completed passes for 20+ yards on 73 of their 505 total passing attempts (14%) since the 2023 season– 7th-best among FBS Offenses; Average: 11%
Rice Owls Defensive Stats & Trends
Rice has sacked opposing QBs on 12% of pass attempts (19/159) this season– T-2nd-best among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: 6%
Rice had no interceptions (0 pass attempts) last week– T-worst in FBS; Average: 37.1
Rice has intercepted 8 of 535 attempts (66.9 pass attempts per int.) since the 2023 season– 8th-worst in FBS; Average: 36.6
Rice intercepted 5 of 376 attempts (75.2 pass attempts per int.) in the 2023 season– 5th-worst in FBS; Average: 36.7
Rice has tackled opponents for a loss on just 2 of 28 rushing attempts (7% TFL%) in the Red Zone this season– T-17th-worst in FBS; Average: 15%.
Tulane Green Wave Defensive Stats & Trends
Tulane has allowed passes of 20+ yards on just 2 of 98 attempts (2%) on 3rd and long since the 2023 season– worst among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: 10%
Tulane has sacked opponents 9 times in the Red Zone since the 2023 season– T-most among Non-Power Conference Teams
Tulane has allowed passes of 20+ yards on just 2 of 98 attempts (2%) on 3rd and long since the 2023 season– 2nd-worst in FBS; Average: 9%
Tulane has allowed 2.4 yards from scrimmage per touch (84 yards / 35 touches) in the Red Zone this season– T-2nd-best among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: 3.8
Tulane has tackled opponents for a loss on 2 of 8 rushing attempts (25% TFL%) on 3rd and short this season– T-2nd-best among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: 10%.
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