Tulane vs Rice Prediction, Odds & Best Prop Bets – NCAAF, Week 11

• The Rice Owls are a -1.5 point favorite vs. the Tulane Green Wave
• Tulane vs. Rice Total (Over/Under): 47.5 points
• TV Channel: ESPN+

Tulane (4-5) visit First Community Stadium to take on Rice (1-8) on Nov. 14 in Houston, TX. Kickoff is scheduled for 2:00 pm.

The Rice Owls are betting favorites in Week 11, with the spread sitting at -1.5 (-120).

The Tulane vs. Rice Over/Under is 47.5 total points.

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Tulane vs. Rice Odds, Spread, Over/Under:

Tulane vs Rice Prediction:

The winning team model predicts Rice will win this game with 58.6% 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 Tulane Green Wave and the Rice Owls, key player performances this season and recent team trends.

Tulane vs Rice Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts Rice will cover the spread with 57.4% 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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Tulane Best Bets Today

• Tulane has hit the 1Q Game Total Under in 9 of their last 14 games (+4.64 Units / 27% ROI)
• Tulane has hit the Game Total Under in 9 of their last 14 games (+3.50 Units / 23% ROI)
• Tulane has hit the Team Total Under in 9 of their last 14 games (+2.85 Units / 17% ROI)
• Tulane has hit the 1Q Moneyline in 3 of their last 6 away games (+2.10 Units / 26% ROI)
• Tulane has hit the Moneyline in 7 of their last 13 games (+2.10 Units / 6% ROI)

Rice Best Bets Today

• Rice has hit the 1Q Moneyline in 4 of their last 5 games at home (+5.84 Units / 49% ROI)
• Rice has hit the Team Total Under in 8 of their last 12 games (+3.45 Units / 24% ROI)
• Rice has hit the 1Q Game Total Under in 7 of their last 12 games (+0.90 Units / 6% ROI)
• Rice have covered the Spread in 3 of their last 5 games at home (+0.82 Units / 15% ROI)
• Rice has hit the Game Total Over in 3 of their last 5 games at home (+0.80 Units / 15% ROI)

Tulane Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Tulane Green Wave is 3-6 against the spread this college football season (-3.5 Units / -35.71% ROI).

• Tulane is 4-5 when betting on the Moneyline for +0.1 Units / 0.44% ROI
• Tulane is 5-4 when betting the Over for +0.58 Units / 5.85% ROI
• Tulane is 4-5 when betting the Under for -1.5 Units / -15.18% ROI

Rice Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Rice Owls is 4-5 against the spread this college football season (-1.46 Units / -14.81% ROI).

• Rice is 1-7 when betting on the Moneyline for -6 Units / -20.69% ROI
• Rice is 5-4 when betting the Over for +0.6 Units / 6.07% ROI
• Rice is 4-5 when betting the Under for -1.52 Units / -15.32% ROI

Tulane: Keys to the Game vs. Rice

Tulane is 11-1 (.917) when in a one score game since the 2024 season– 2nd-best among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: .491

Tulane is 11-1 (.917) when in a one score game since the 2024 season– 2nd-best in FBS; Average: .502

Tulane was 6-3 (.667) when they have committed less than 60 yards in penalties last season– T-14th-best among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: .470

Tulane was 8-1 (.889) when averaging more than 5 yards on first down plays last season– T-11th-best in FBS; Average: .604

Rice: Keys to the Game vs. Tulane

Rice is winless (0-4) when making less than 3 explosive runs in a game since the 2024 season– T-worst in FBS; Average: .354

Rice is winless (0-8) when converting less than 50% of third down conversion opportunities this season– T-worst among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: .408

Rice is winless (0-7) when throwing at least 1 interception since the 2024 season– T-worst among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: .332

Rice is 4-14 (.222) when allowing more than 3 explosive runs since the 2024 season– T-12th-worst among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: .380

Matchup Notes for Tulane vs. Rice

Rice’s QBs threw for 1,261 passing yards in 13 games (just 97.0 YPG) last season — 2nd-worst among FBS teams. Tulane’s defense allowed 261.6 passing yards per game last season — 11th-worst among FBS defenses.

Rice’s RBs averaged 18.6 yards after the catch last season — best among FBS RBs. Tulane’s defense allowed just 6.0 RAC to RBs last season — T-24th-best among FBS defenses.

Rice’s TEs had 5 receptions in 12 games (just 0.4 per game) last season — T-worst among FBS TEs. Tulane’s defense allowed 23.1 receptions per game last season — 2nd-worst among NonP5 defenses.

Tulane gained 3,432 yards on 262 receptions (13.1 YPR) last season — T-22nd-best among FBS skill players. Rice’s defense allowed 13.5 Yards Per Reception last season — T-5th-worst among FBS defenses.

Tulane gained 3,432 yards on 262 receptions (13.1 YPR) last season — T-22nd-best among FBS skill players. Rice’s defense allowed 13.5 Yards Per Reception last season — T-3rd-worst among NonP5 defenses.

Tulane’s WRs had 206.0 receiving yards per game last season — 18th-best among FBS WRs. Rice’s defense allowed 186.8 receiving yards per game to WRs last season — 15th-worst among FBS defenses.

Tulane Offensive Stats & Trends

Tulane RBs have averaged 16.9 yards from scrimmage per touch (169 yards / 10 touches) on 3rd and short this season– best among FBS Teams; Average: 4.4

Tulane RBs have averaged 10.2 yards from scrimmage per touch (214 yards / 21 touches) on 3rd and short since the 2024 season– best among FBS Teams; Average: 4.5

Tulane RBs have averaged 12.8 yards from scrimmage per touch (410 yards / 32 touches) on 3rd down this season– best among FBS Teams; Average: 5.3

Tulane RBs have fumbled 4 times in the Red Zone since the 2024 season– most among FBS Teams

Tulane WRs have averaged a touchdown every 27.5 receptions (110 Rec/4 TDs) this season– T-8th-worst Receptions Per TD among FBS Teams; Average: 11.1

Rice Offensive Stats & Trends

Rice TEs have averaged 27.7 yards per reception (83 yards/3 catches) this season– 2nd-best among FBS Teams; Average: 10.8

Rice Skill Players have averaged just 6.2 receptions per game (56/9) this season– 4th-worst among FBS Teams; Average: 18.9

Rice have averaged just 6.4 receptions per game (58/9) this season– 4th-worst among FBS Offenses; Average: 19.0

Rice has averaged 93.2 Passing Yards per game (839/9) this season– 3rd-worst among FBS Offenses; Average: 227.1*

Rice TEs have caught just 3 of 10 passes (30% Reception Pct) this season– worst among FBS Teams; Average: 67%

Tulane Defensive Stats & Trends

Tulane did not record a sack (34 pass attempts) last week– T-worst among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: 13.0

Tulane’s opponents attempted two-point conversions on 26% of PATs last season– highest among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: 8%

Tulane did not record a sack (34 pass attempts) last week– T-worst in FBS; Average: 13.7

Tulane allowed 4 TD passes last week– T-2nd-most among Non-Power Conference Teams

Tulane allowed 6 TDs in the Red Zone last week– T-2nd-most in FBS

Rice Defensive Stats & Trends

Rice has allowed 7.0 touchdowns per interception (42 TDs allowed, and 6 INT) since the 2024 season– worst in FBS; Average: 1.9

Rice has allowed 7.0 touchdowns per interception (42 TDs allowed, and 6 INT) since the 2024 season– worst among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: 1.9

Rice has intercepted 6 of 642 attempts (107.0 pass attempts per int.) since the 2024 season– worst among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: 38.7

Rice has intercepted 6 of 642 attempts (107.0 pass attempts per int.) since the 2024 season– 3rd-worst in FBS; Average: 39.3

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

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