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C-USA opponents will do battle when the Rice Owls (4-3) face the Charlotte 49ers (1-7) at Rice Stadium in Houston, Texas.
Rice vs. Charlotte Odds
Point Spread
The spread for this matchup is set at 15.5 points, with bookmakers listing Rice as the favorites.
Moneyline
As for the moneyline, Rice has -707 odds to pick up the win, while Charlotte is listed at +470 to claim victory.
Over/Under
Finally, the total for the game is set at 61 points.
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Game Info
How to Watch Rice vs. Charlotte Live?
- Game Day: Saturday, October 29, 2022
- Game Time: 2:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: ESPN3
- Location: Houston, Texas
- Stadium: Rice Stadium
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Rice
Rice is totaling 371.0 yards per game offensively this year (84th in the FBS), and are surrendering 349.6 yards per game (38th) on the defensive side of the ball. Rice is totaling 30.0 points per game offensively this year (65th in the FBS), and is allowing 30.4 points per game (97th) on the defensive side of the ball. Rice is totaling 222.6 passing yards per game on offense (86th in the FBS), and ranks 30th on defense with 196.7 passing yards allowed per game. Offensively, Rice ranks 71st in the FBS with 148.4 rushing yards per game. Meanwhile, the defensive unit ranks 79th in rushing yards allowed per contest (152.9). Rice is putting up a 44.4% third-down conversion rate on offense (41st in the FBS), and ranks 61st on the other side of the ball with a 37.5% third-down conversion rate allowed. Rice owns the 100th-ranked turnover margin in college football at -6, forcing 10 turnovers (74th in the FBS) while turning it over 16 times (119th in the FBS).
Charlotte
Charlotte has sputtering on defense, ranking worst with 524.1 total yards allowed per game. It has been better on the other side of the ball, generating 366.8 total yards per contest (88th-ranked). Charlotte’s defense has been bottom-25 in scoring defense this season, surrendering 43.3 points per game, which ranks worst in the FBS. On offense, it ranks 99th with 23.8 points per contest. Charlotte has been struggling to stop the pass, ranking 12th-worst with 280.9 passing yards allowed per game. It has been better offensively, regstering 274.6 passing yards per contest (31st-ranked). In terms of rushing, this season has been difficult for Charlotte on both offense and defense, as it is putting up just 92.1 rushing yards per game (ninth-worst) and ceding 243.3 rushing yards per game (third-worst). Charlotte’s defense has been bottom-25 on third down this season, ceding a 47.4% third-down conversion rate, which ranks ninth-worst in the FBS. On offense, it ranks 78th with a 47.4% third-down rate. Charlotte has accumulated eight forced turnovers (98th in the FBS) and committed 16 turnovers (119th in the FBS) this season for a -8 turnover margin that ranks 100th in the FBS.
Rice vs. Charlotte Betting Analysis
Rice Betting Insights
Rice has covered the spread five times in seven games with a set spread. Rice games have finished with a final combined score above the over/under six times this season. The Owls have been the moneyline favorite only two other times so far this season, and they won both of the games. The Owls have not yet played as a moneyline favorite of -707 or shorter.
49ers Betting Insights
Charlotte is 2-6-0 against the spread this season. Charlotte has a record of 2-2 ATS when playing as at least 15.5-point underdogs. This season, five Charlotte games have gone over the point total. The 49ers have won one of the six games they’ve played as underdogs this season. The 49ers have a record of 0-1 in games where oddsmakers have them as underdogs of at least +470 on the moneyline.
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Rice vs. Charlotte Against The Spread & Betting Records
Rice
| Overall | Home | Away | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Point Total AVG | 54.6 | 52.3 | 56.4 |
| Implied Total AVG | 33.7 | 31.3 | 35.5 |
| ATS Record | 5-2-0 | 3-0-0 | 2-2-0 |
| Over/Under Record | 6-1-0 | 3-0-0 | 3-1-0 |
| Moneyline Favorite Record | 2-0 | 1-0 | 1-0 |
| Moneyline Underdog Record | 2-3 | 2-0 | 0-3 |
49ers
| Overall | Home | Away | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Point Total AVG | 61.2 | 59.1 | 63.3 |
| Implied Total AVG | 38.6 | 36.3 | 41.0 |
| ATS Record | 2-6-0 | 0-4-0 | 2-2-0 |
| Over/Under Record | 5-3-0 | 3-1-0 | 2-2-0 |
| Moneyline Favorite Record | 0-2 | 0-2 | 0-0 |
| Moneyline Underdog Record | 1-5 | 0-2 | 1-3 |
Players to Watch
Rice
- Myron Morrison has hit the gridiron for seven games, compiling 0.5 sacks to go with 3.0 TFL, 39 tackles, and one interception for the Owls.
- As part of the Owls’ defensive unit, Ikenna Enechukwu has amassed 3.5 sacks to go with 6.0 TFL and 26 tackles in seven games.
- The Owls’ defense has been helped by the contributions of Josh Pearcy, who has suited up for seven games and totaled 24 tackles, 4.0 TFL, and 3.5 sacks.
- A key part of the Owls’ defense, Chris Conti has 42 tackles, 2.0 TFL, and one sack in seven games.
49ers
- In eight games for the 49ers, Amir Siddiq has amassed 3.0 sacks to go with 4.0 TFL and 18 tackles.
- The 49ers’ Wayne Jones has collected 2.0 TFL, 15 tackles, and two interceptions in eight games.
- Solomon Rogers has 3.0 TFL and 23 tackles in eight games.
- With 19 tackles and one sack in eight games, Prince Bemah has been making a big difference on defense for the 49ers.
Rice vs. Charlotte Predictions and Pick
Rice vs. Charlotte betting card
- Pick ATS:
Owls (-15.5)
Pick OU:
Over (61)
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Our prediction to win this game is Rice, and we expect that Rice will cover the spread (Rice -15.5). Finally, we see the scoring in this one going over the posted total of 61 points.