UAB (2-8) vs Rice (3-7)
Game Info: Saturday, November 23, 2024 at 2:00 pm (Protective Stadium)
Betting Odds: UAB +6.5 / Rice -6.5 --- Over/Under: 53.5 Click Here for the Latest Odds
The Rice Owls and UAB Blazers meet Saturday in week 13 college football action at Protective Stadium. Here’s a Rice vs UAB Prediction. This article will include a Rice vs UAB Pick.
Rice Owls Betting Preview
The Rice Owls lost to Memphis, beat Navy, and will play USF next. The Rice Owls have lost 5 straight road games. E.J. Warner is completing 62.4 percent of his passes for 2,058 yards, 13 touchdowns, and 10 interceptions. Matt Sykes and Dean Connors have combined for 996 receiving yards and 6 touchdowns, while Kobie Campbell has 26 receptions.
The Rice Owls ground game is averaging 113.2 yards per contest, and Connors leads the way with 678 yards and 8 touchdowns. Defensively, Rice is allowing 23.7 points and 322 yards per game. Ty Morris leads the Rice Owls with 48 tackles, Michael Larbie has 3.5 sacks and Tyson Flowers has 2 interceptions.
UAB Blazers Betting Preview
The UAB Blazers lost to UCONN and Memphis, and they play Charlotte next. The UAB Blazers have lost 3 of their last 4 home games. Jalen Kitna is completing 60.1 percent of his passes for 1,755 yards, 12 touchdowns, and 10 interceptions. Amare Thomas and Kam Shanks have combined for 1,191 receiving yards and 13 touchdowns, while Malachi Holt-Bennett has 12 receptions.
The UAB Blazers ground game is averaging 125.3 yards per contest, and Lee Beebe Jr. leads the way with 642 yards and 4 touchdowns. Defensively, UAB is allowing 36.8 points and 403.3 yards per game. Michael Moore leads the UAB Blazers with 82 tackles, Desmond Little has 6 sacks and Tyjon Jones has 1 interception.
Why the Rice Owls will win
- UAB has lost each of its last 10 games as an underdog against non-AP-ranked teams.
- The favorite has won each of UAB's last eight games at Protective Stadium.
- UAB has failed to cover the spread in each of its last five November games as an underdog.
- Rice has covered the spread in each of its last four games against conference opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Eight of Rice's last nine games in November have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Eight of UAB's last nine games against conference opponents at Protective Stadium have gone OVER the total points line.
Matchup/League Facts
- UAB ranks 133rd among FBS teams for average point differential in the fourth quarter this season (-5.9).
- UAB ranks 131st among FBS teams for rushing yards allowed per game this season (230.6).
- Rice ranks T116th among FBS teams for 1st downs this season (175).
- Rice ranks 116th among FBS teams for time of possession per game this season (27:32).
Rice vs UAB Prediction
Talk about one of the worst college football games on the schedule. You're scrapping the bottom of the barrel if looking to get involved in this spot. The Rice Owls are the better team and should be favored, but I'm not excited to back them in the favorite role. Rice is also 4-8 ATS in its last 12 games when favorites of 5 or more points. In two of Rice's last three games as a favorite of 5 or more points, it lost outright. If forced to pick, give me UAB and the points at home.
Randy’s Pick UAB +6.5
AUTHOR: Randy Chambers
