| MATCHUP | North Texas Mean Green | Rice Owls |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 9-1 | 5-5 |
| Spread | -17.5 -115 | +17.5 -105 |
| Moneyline | -1000 | +650 |
| Total | Over 55.5 (-105) | Under 55.5 (-115) |
| Where | Rice Stadium, Houston, TX | |
| When | Saturday, November 22, 2025 | |
| Time | 07:30 PM EST | |
| TV | ESPNU | |
North Texas Mean Green Betting Preview
The North Texas Mean Green are 9-1 (5-1) this season after they defeated UAB by a score of 53-24 in their last game. North Texas led 31-7 at halftime and they cruised to the blowout win in the second half. The Mean Green out gained UAB by a total of 506-478, went 6-10 on third downs, and won the turnover battle by a total of 4-0 in the game. Drew Mestemaker went 18-25 for 298 yards and two touchdowns, while Caleb Hawkins rushed 27 times for 189 yards and five scores. Wyatt Young led the receivers with eight catches for 143 yards and one score in the win. The UNT defense recorded two sacks and seven tackles for loss in the game.Prior to that game, North Texas defeated Navy by a score of 31-17 and Charlotte by a score of 54-20. The Mean Green have won four games in a row and they are currently tied for second in the American standings. North Texas has scored 45.3 points per game with 307.3 passing yards and 182.3 rushing yards per game, while they have allowed 24.1 points against per game this season. Drew Mestemaker has thrown for 3,000 yards, 23 touchdowns, and four interceptions, while Caleb Hawkins has rushed for 933 yards and 16 scores on 148 carries this season.
Rice Owls Betting Preview
The Rice Owls are 5-5 this year after they defeated UAB by a score of 24-17 in their last game. Rice trailed 17-14 at halftime, but outscored their opponent 10-0 in the second half for the win. The Owls were out gained by a total of 315-232, went 5-17 on third downs, and lost the turnover battle by a total of 1-0 in the game. Chase Jenkins went 11-15 for 41 yards and two touchdowns, while Quinton Jackson rushed 22 times for 81 yards. Tyson Thompson led the receivers with three catches for 33 yards and one score in the win. The Rice defense recorded five sacks and six tackles for loss in the game.Prior to that game, Rice lost to Memphis by a score of 38-14, but did beat UConn by a score of 37-34 before that. The Owls have won two of their last three games and they are currently 11th in the American standings. Rice has scored 21.1 points per game with 97.0 passing yards and 211.1 rushing yards per game, while they have allowed 27.9 points against per game this season. Chase Jenkins has thrown for 885 yards, eight touchdowns, and two interceptions, while Quinton Jackson has rushed for 758 yards and six scores on 148 carries this year.
Why the North Texas Mean Green will win
- North Texas has won each of its last 11 games as a favorite against teams from Texas.
- Rice has lost four of its last five games against conference opponents.
- North Texas has covered the spread in each of its last seven games as a favorite against non-AP-ranked teams.
- Rice has failed to cover the spread in four of its last five games against teams from Texas.
- North Texas has won the first half in three of its last four road games against conference opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Each of Rice’s last five games as an underdog in Texas have gone OVER the total points line.
- Each of North Texas’ last four games as a road favorite have gone OVER the total points line.
Matchup/League Facts
- Rice ranks 126th among FBS teams for average point differential in first quarters this season (-4.9).
- Rice ranks 125th among FBS teams for Q3 points per game this season (3.4).
- North Texas is the only FBS team to score 30+ points in every game this season.
- North Texas is one of two FBS teams to score 25+ points in every game this season.
North Texas vs Rice Prediction
North Texas rolls into this matchup as one of the top teams in the American standings and they have won four games in a row. The Mean Green have scored at least 53 points in three of their last four games and will face a Rice defense that allowed 38 to Memphis and 61 to UTSA. The Owls have won two of their last three games, but their lack of a passing game really hurts them against the better teams. This is a lot of points to cover on the road, but I can’t fade the North Texas offense. Take the Mean Green here.David Racey is 128-108 (54%) in College Football this season and is one of the top College Football Handicappers on the site. Click here for his premium plays for the week!