Western Michigan vs Rice Prediction, Odds & Best Prop Bets – NCAAF, Week 3

• The Western Michigan Broncos are a -9.5 point favorite vs. the Rice Owls
• Western Michigan vs. Rice Total (Over/Under): 43.5 points
• TV Channel: ESPN+

Western Michigan (1-1) visit Rice Stadium to take on Rice (1-1) on Sep. 19 in Houston, TX. Kickoff is scheduled for 7:00 pm.

The Western Michigan Broncos are betting favorites in Week 3, with the spread sitting at -9.5 (-110).

The Western Michigan vs. Rice Over/Under is 43.5 total points.

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Western Michigan vs. Rice Odds, Spread, Over/Under:

Western Michigan vs Rice Prediction:

The winning team model predicts Western Michigan will win this game with 65.6% 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 Western Michigan Broncos and the Rice Owls, key player performances this season and recent team trends.

Western Michigan vs Rice Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts Western Michigan will cover the spread with 53.6% 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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Western Michigan Best Bets Today

• Western Michigan has hit the Moneyline in 11 of their last 13 games (+11.90 Units / 16% ROI)
• Western Michigan have covered the Spread in 10 of their last 13 games (+7.80 Units / 55% ROI)
• Western Michigan have covered the 1H Spread in 9 of their last 13 games (+4.35 Units / 29% ROI)
• Western Michigan has hit the 1H Moneyline in 9 of their last 13 games (+3.75 Units / 8% ROI)
• Western Michigan has hit the 1Q Game Total Under in 8 of their last 12 games (+3.50 Units / 26% ROI)

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 8 of their last 12 games (+5.25 Units / 39% 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 7 of their last 12 games (+1.50 Units / 11% ROI)
• Rice has hit the Moneyline in 3 of their last 6 games at home (+1.10 Units / 4% ROI)

Western Michigan Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Western Michigan Broncos is 2-0 against the spread this college football season (+2 Units / 90.91% ROI).

• Western Michigan is 1-1 when betting on the Moneyline for +0 Units / 0% ROI
• Western Michigan is 1-1 when betting the Over for -0.1 Units / -4.55% ROI
• Western Michigan is 1-1 when betting the Under for -0.1 Units / -4.55% ROI

Rice Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Rice Owls is 1-1 against the spread this college football season (-0.1 Units / -4.55% ROI).

• Rice is 1-0 when betting on the Moneyline for +1 Units / 4.55% ROI
• Rice is 0-2 when betting the Over for -2.2 Units / -100% ROI
• Rice is 2-0 when betting the Under for +2 Units / 90.91% ROI

Western Michigan: Keys to the Game vs. Rice

Western Michigan was 3-7 (.300) when converting less than 50% of third down conversion opportunities last season– T-37th-worst in FBS; Average: .454

Western Michigan was 1-3 (.250) when not forcing and recovering a fumble last season– T-23rd-worst in FBS; Average: .460

Western Michigan was 1-3 (.250) when not forcing and recovering a fumble last season– T-14th-worst among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: .424

Western Michigan was 2-6 (.250) when averaging less than 5 yards per rush last season– T-29th-worst in FBS; Average: .420

Rice: Keys to the Game vs. Western Michigan

Rice was 2-8 (.200) when allowing 7 or more explosive plays last season– T-12th-worst among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: .390

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 2-7 (.222) when the opposing team converts 55% or more of its red zone chances into touchdowns last season– T-14th-worst among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: .385

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

Matchup Notes for Western Michigan vs. Rice

Rice’s offense threw for 1,269 passing yards in 13 games (just 97.6 YPG) last season — 2nd-worst among FBS offenses. Western Michigan’s defense allowed just 179.9 passing yards per game last season — 19th-best among FBS defenses.

Rice’s QBs threw for 1,261 passing yards in 13 games (just 97.0 YPG) last season — 2nd-worst among FBS teams. Western Michigan’s defense allowed just 179.9 passing yards per game last season — 19th-best among FBS defenses.

Rice had just 97.6 receiving yards per game last season — 2nd-worst among FBS skill players. Western Michigan’s defense allowed just 179.9 receiving yards per game last season — 19th-best among FBS defenses.

Western Michigan’s QBs threw for 1,939 passing yards in 14 games (just 138.5 YPG) last season — 9th-worst among FBS teams. Rice’s defense allowed 240.1 passing yards per game last season — 31st-worst among FBS defenses.

Western Michigan had just 138.5 receiving yards per game last season — 8th-worst among FBS skill players. Rice’s defense allowed 240.1 receiving yards per game last season — 31st-worst among FBS defenses.

Western Michigan’s offense threw for 1,939 passing yards in 14 games (just 138.5 YPG) last season — 7th-worst among FBS offenses. Rice’s defense allowed 240.1 passing yards per game last season — 31st-worst among FBS defenses.

Western Michigan Offensive Stats & Trends

Western Michigan’s QBs threw for 1,939 passing yards in 14 games (just 138.5 YPG) last season — 9th-worst among FBS teams. Rice’s defense allowed 240.1 passing yards per game last season — 31st-worst among FBS defenses.

Western Michigan WRs averaged a touchdown every 28.2 receptions (113 Rec/4 TDs) last season– 6th-worst Receptions Per TD among FBS Teams; Average: 11.4

Western Michigan had just 138.5 receiving yards per game last season — 8th-worst among FBS skill players. Rice’s defense allowed 240.1 receiving yards per game last season — 31st-worst among FBS defenses.

Western Michigan’s offense threw for 1,939 passing yards in 14 games (just 138.5 YPG) last season — 7th-worst among FBS offenses. Rice’s defense allowed 240.1 passing yards per game last season — 31st-worst among FBS defenses.

Western Michigan’s WRs had just 99.2 receiving yards per game last season — 13th-worst among FBS WRs. Rice’s defense allowed 186.8 receiving yards per game to WRs last season — 15th-worst among FBS defenses.

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 averaged 18.6 yards per reception (130 yards/7 catches) last season– best among FBS Teams; Average: 7.9

Rice’s offense threw for 1,269 passing yards in 13 games (just 97.6 YPG) last season — 2nd-worst among FBS offenses. Western Michigan’s defense allowed just 179.9 passing yards per game last season — 19th-best among FBS defenses.

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

Rice TEs had no touchdowns on 5 receptions last season– T-worst Receptions Per TD among FBS Teams; Average: 10.2

Western Michigan Defensive Stats & Trends

Western Michigan sacked opposing QBs on 11% of pass attempts (43/387) last season– T-2nd-best in FBS; Average: 7%

Western Michigan sacked opposing QBs on 11% of pass attempts (43/387) last season– best among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: 7%

Western Michigan had no interceptions (0 pass attempts) last week– T-worst among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: 37.4

Western Michigan had no interceptions (0 pass attempts) last week– T-worst in FBS; Average: 36.2

Western Michigan allowed 22 rushing TDs on just 66 carries (3 Carries Per TD) in the Red Zone last season– 3rd-worst among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: 4.4

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%

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