| MATCHUP | Blazers UAB | Owls Rice |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 3-5 | 4-5 |
| Spread | +2.5 -105 | -2.5 -115 |
| Moneyline | +120 | -142 |
| Total | Over 52.5 (-112) | Under 52.5 (-108) |
| Where | Rice Stadium, Houston, TX | |
| When | Saturday, November 8, 2025 | |
| Time | 02:00 PM EST | |
| TV | ESPN+ | |
UAB Blazers Betting Preview
The UAB Blazers lost to UCONN, beat Memphis, and they play North Texas next. The UAB Blazers lost 5 of their last 7 games. Jalen Kitna is completing 68.5 percent of his passes for 1,785 yards, 10 touchdowns and 5 interceptions. Iverson Hooks and Brandon Hawkins Jr. have combined for 932 receiving yards and 7 touchdowns, while Corri Milliner has 21 receptions.
The UAB Blazers ground game is averaging 126.5 yards per contest, and Jevon Jackson leads the way with 503 yards and 3 touchdowns. Defensively, UAB is allowing 34 points and 430.1 yards per game. Devin Hightower leads the UAB Blazers with 55 tackles, Chris Burge has 2.5 sacks and Pierre Royster has 2 interceptions.
Rice Owls Betting Preview
The Rice Owls lost to Memphis, beat UCONN, and will play North Texas next. The Rice Owls have lost 4 of their last 5 games. Chase Jenkins is completing 69.3 percent of his passes for 844 yards, 6 touchdowns, and 2 interceptions. Drayden Dickmann and Aaron Turner have combined for 519 receiving yards and 4 touchdowns, while Quinton Jackson has 4 receptions.
The Rice Owls ground game is averaging 213.3 yards per contest, and Quinton Jackson leads the way with 677 yards and 6 touchdowns. Defensively, Rice is allowing 29.1 points and 367.2 yards per game. Andrew Awe leads the Rice Owls with 70 tackles, Michael Daley has 4 sacks and Jack Kane has 1 interception.
Why the Rice Owls will win
- UAB has lost each of its last 14 road games against non-AP-ranked teams.
- The home team has won each of UAB’s last three games.
- UAB has failed to cover the spread in each of its last six November road games against non-AP-ranked teams.
- The home team has covered the spread in each of UAB’s last three games.
Why the UAB Blazers will win
- The underdog has won six of Rice’s last nine games at Rice Stadium.
- Rice has lost four of its last five games.
- Rice has failed to cover the spread in four of its last five home games.
- The road team has covered the spread in seven of Rice’s last nine games.
Total Points Facts
- Five of Rice’s last six home games have gone OVER the total points line.
- Five of UAB’s last six games as a road underdog have gone OVER the total points line.
Rice Owls Player Prop Facts
- Heading into Week 11, Quinton Jackson ranks 37th amongst FBS players for rushing yards (677) this season.
UAB Blazers Player Prop Facts
- Heading into Week 11, Solomon Beebe ranks 2nd in the American Conference for kick return yards (428) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- Rice ranks T130th among FBS teams for Q3 points per game this season (2.7).
- Rice ranks 127th among FBS teams for Q1 points per game this season (3.0).
- UAB ranks 136th among FBS teams for H1 opponent points per game this season (23.8).
- UAB ranks 136th among FBS teams for average point differential in first quarters this season (-7.0).
UAB vs Rice Prediction
I’m not running to the window to back either of these teams, but I’ll lean Rice at home if forced to pick. While Rice is awful offensively, UAB is 114th in total defense and 126th in scoring defense. Those issues usually don’t improve on the road. If there was ever a game for Rice to find offensive success, it’s this one. Rice is also two wins away from stealing a bowl berth, so there’s motivation on this side as well. The line is soft. Give me Rice and the small number.