Tulsa vs Rice Prediction, Odds & Best Prop Bets – NCAAF, Week 7

• The Tulsa Golden Hurricane are a -3 point favorite vs. the Rice Owls
• Tulsa vs. Rice Total (Over/Under): 46.5 points
• TV Channel: ESPN+

Tulsa (3-3) visit First Community Stadium to take on Rice (1-5) on Oct. 17 in Houston, TX. Kickoff is scheduled for 4:30 pm.

The Tulsa Golden Hurricane are betting favorites in Week 7, with the spread sitting at -3 (-145).

The Tulsa vs. Rice Over/Under is 46.5 total points.

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

Tulsa vs Rice Prediction:

The winning team model predicts Tulsa will win this game with 55.2% 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 Tulsa Golden Hurricane and the Rice Owls, key player performances this season and recent team trends.

Tulsa vs Rice Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts Tulsa will cover the spread with 53.2% 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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Tulsa Best Bets Today

• Tulsa has hit the 1Q Game Total Under in 8 of their last 12 games (+3.30 Units / 22% ROI)
• Tulsa has hit the 1H Moneyline in 7 of their last 12 games (+1.74 Units / 0% ROI)
• Tulsa has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 4 of their last 6 away games (+1.55 Units / 22% ROI)
• Tulsa have covered the Spread in 7 of their last 12 games (+1.52 Units / 12% ROI)
• Tulsa has hit the Game Total Under in 7 of their last 12 games (+1.50 Units / 11% ROI)

Rice Best Bets Today

• Rice has hit the Team Total Under in 8 of their last 12 games (+3.50 Units / 25% ROI)
• Rice have covered the Spread in 5 of their last 7 games at home (+2.80 Units / 36% ROI)
• Rice has hit the 1Q Moneyline in 3 of their last 7 games at home (+2.60 Units / 18% ROI)
• Rice has hit the 1Q Game Total Over in 4 of their last 7 games at home (+2.15 Units / 28% ROI)
• Rice has hit the Game Total Under in 7 of their last 12 games (+1.50 Units / 11% ROI)

Tulsa Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Tulsa Golden Hurricane is 3-3 against the spread this college football season (-0.28 Units / -4.26% ROI).

• Tulsa is 2-3 when betting on the Moneyline for +2.1 Units / 23.86% ROI
• Tulsa is 2-4 when betting the Over for -2.45 Units / -36.84% ROI
• Tulsa is 4-2 when betting the Under for +1.8 Units / 27.48% ROI

Rice Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Rice Owls is 3-3 against the spread this college football season (-0.3 Units / -4.55% ROI).

• Rice is 1-4 when betting on the Moneyline for -3 Units / -11.54% ROI
• Rice is 2-4 when betting the Over for -2.4 Units / -36.36% ROI
• Rice is 4-2 when betting the Under for +1.8 Units / 27.27% ROI

Tulsa: Keys to the Game vs. Rice

Tulsa was winless (0-8) when throwing at least 1 interception last season– T-worst in FBS; Average: .382

Tulsa was 1-6 (.143) when not forcing and recovering a fumble last season– 13th-worst in FBS; Average: .460

Tulsa was winless (0-8) when throwing at least 1 interception last season– T-worst among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: .314

Tulsa was 1-6 (.143) when not forcing and recovering a fumble last season– 8th-worst among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: .424

Rice: Keys to the Game vs. Tulsa

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 is winless (0-6) when throwing at least 1 interception since the 2024 season– T-worst in FBS; Average: .391

Rice was 2-7 (.222) when the opposing team converts 55% or more of its red zone chances into touchdowns last season– T-25th-worst in FBS; Average: .418

Rice is 5-13 (.278) when allowing 10 or more rushes of four or more yards since the 2024 season– T-12th-worst among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: .433

Matchup Notes for Tulsa vs. Rice

Rice has 480 receptions in 31 games (just 15.5 per game) since the 2024 season — 20th-worst among FBS skill players. Tulsa’s defense has allowed 20.2 receptions per game since the 2024 season — T-21st-worst among FBS defenses.

Rice’s WRs has 323 receptions in 31 games (just 10.4 per game) since the 2024 season — 27th-worst among FBS WRs. Tulsa’s defense has allowed 20.2 receptions per game since the 2024 season — T-21st-worst among FBS defenses.

Rice has averaged just 9.2 yards after the catch since the 2024 season — worst among FBS skill players. Tulsa’s defense has allowed 12.8 RAC since the 2024 season — T-3rd-worst among NonP5 defenses.

Tulsa’s WRs had just 0.5 receiving touchdowns per game last season — T-14th-worst among FBS WRs. Rice’s defense allowed 1.9 receiving touchdowns per game last season — T-18th-worst among FBS defenses.

Tulsa’s RBs has 134 receptions in 30 games (4.5 per game) since the 2024 season — 11th-best among FBS RBs. Rice’s defense has allowed just 16.8 receptions per game since the 2024 season — T-21st-best among FBS defenses.

Tulsa’s RBs have 30.5 receiving yards per game since the 2024 season — 33rd-best among FBS RBs. Rice’s defense has allowed just 202.6 receiving yards per game since the 2024 season — 34th-best among FBS defenses.

Tulsa Offensive Stats & Trends

Tulsa have averaged just 5.9 yards per completion (59 yards/10 completions) with over 10 yards to go this season– 2nd-worst among FBS Offenses; Average: 11.9

Tulsa completed passes for 40+ yards on 2 of their 36 total passing attempts (6%) last week– T-11th-best among FBS Offenses; Average: 2%

Tulsa RBs were targeted 32 times on 3rd down last season– T-2nd-most among FBS Teams

Tulsa Skill Players have averaged just 9.2 yards per reception (395 yards/43 catches) on 3rd and long since the 2024 season– 4th-worst among FBS Teams; Average: 12.7

Tulsa RBs have averaged 7.9 Yards per Carry (229 yards/29 carries) in the 4th quarter this season– 6th-best among FBS Teams; Average: 5.2

Rice Offensive Stats & Trends

Rice have averaged just 7.0 receptions per game (42/6) this season– T-3rd-worst among FBS Offenses; Average: 19.0

Rice Skill Players have averaged just 10.0 receptions per game (190/19) since the 2024 season– 4th-worst among FBS Teams; Average: 19.0

Rice RBs were targeted 9.2 times per game (110/12) last season– T-highest among FBS Teams; Average: 4.4

Rice has averaged 82.7 Passing Yards per game (496/6) this season– 3rd-worst among FBS Offenses; Average: 229.0*

Rice Skill Players have averaged just 7.0 receptions per game (42/6) this season– T-3rd-worst among FBS Teams; Average: 18.9

Tulsa Defensive Stats & Trends

Tulsa allowed 38 TD passes last season– most among Non-Power Conference Teams

Tulsa did not record a sack (36 pass attempts) in the Red Zone last season– T-worst in FBS; Average: 15.0

Tulsa allowed 38 TD passes last season– most in FBS

Tulsa had no interceptions and 17 TD passes allowed in the Red Zone last season– T-worst in FBS; Average: 9.4

Tulsa has sacked opponents 4 times in the Red Zone this season– T-most among Non-Power Conference Teams

Rice Defensive Stats & Trends

Rice has intercepted 5 of 547 attempts (109.4 pass attempts per int.) since the 2024 season– worst among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: 38.6

Rice has allowed 7.0 touchdowns per interception (35 TDs allowed, and 5 INT) since the 2024 season– worst among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: 1.9

Rice allowed 8.3 touchdowns per interception (25 TDs allowed, and 3 INT) last season– T-2nd-worst in FBS; Average: 1.8

Rice has intercepted 5 of 547 attempts (109.4 pass attempts per int.) since the 2024 season– 2nd-worst in FBS; Average: 39.0

Rice has allowed 7.0 touchdowns per interception (35 TDs allowed, and 5 INT) since the 2024 season– worst in FBS; Average: 1.8

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