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C-USA opponents will battle when the Rice Owls (4-4) meet the UTEP Miners (4-5).
Rice vs. UTEP Odds
Point Spread
The spread for this matchup is set at 4 points, with sportsbooks listing Rice as the favorites.
Moneyline
As for the moneyline, Rice has -189 odds to pick up the win, while UTEP is listed at +150 to claim victory.
Over/Under
Finally, the over/under for the game is set at 47 points.
Game Info
How to Watch Rice vs. UTEP Live?
- Game Day: Thursday, November 3, 2022
- Game Time: 7:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: CBS Sports Network
- Location: Houston, Texas
- Stadium: Rice Stadium
Betting Preview
Rice
Rice is totaling 370.9 yards per game on offense, which ranks 84th in the FBS. On the other side of the ball, the Owls rank 61st, surrendering 370.1 yards per game. With 33.6 points allowed per game on defense, which ranks 14th-worst in the FBS, Rice has been forced to rely on their 67th-ranked offense (29.1 points per contest) to keep them in games. On offense, Rice ranks 87th in the FBS with 222.0 passing yards per game. Meanwhile, the defense ranks 39th in passing yards allowed per contest (206.5). Rice ranks 68th in run offense (148.9 rushing yards per game) and 93rd in run defense (163.6 rushing yards allowed per game) this season. Rice is putting up a 43.1% third-down conversion rate on offense (43rd in the FBS), and ranks 58th defensively with a 37.1% third-down conversion rate allowed. Rice has the 100th-ranked turnover margin in college football at -7, forcing 10 turnovers (87th in the FBS) while turning it over 17 times (118th in the FBS).
UTEP
From an offensive angle, UTEP is generating 355.0 total yards per game (98th-ranked). It ranks 44th in the FBS on the other side of the ball (353.7 total yards surrendered per game). UTEP ranks 23rd-worst in points per game (21.3), but it has been better defensively, ranking 76th in the FBS with 27.4 points surrendered per contest. From an offensive perspective, UTEP is putting up 214.6 passing yards per contest (95th-ranked). It ranks 33rd in the FBS defensively (201.6 passing yards given up per game). With 140.4 rushing yards per game on offense, UTEP ranks 77th in the FBS. Defensively it ranks 77th, surrendering 152.1 rushing yards per contest. In terms of third-down efficiency, UTEP ranks 99th in the FBS (35.4% third-down conversion percentage) and 37th defensively (34.0% third-down rate allowed). With 13 forced turnovers (42nd in the FBS) and 18 turnovers committed (123rd in the FBS) this season, UTEP ranks 100th in the FBS with a turnover margin of -5.
Rice vs. UTEP Betting Analysis
Rice Betting Insights
Rice has registered a 5-3-0 record against the spread this season. Rice has an ATS record of 1-1 when playing as at least 4-point favorites. Rice games have gone over the total seven times this season. The Owls have been favored on the moneyline three total times this season. They’ve gone 2-1 in those games. The Owls have played as a moneyline favorite of -189 or shorter in just two games this season, and they split 1-1.
Miners Betting Insights
UTEP have registered a 3-6-0 record against the spread this season. In games they have played as 4-point underdogs or more, the Miners have an ATS record of 1-1. Games involving UTEP have hit the over twice this season. This season, the Miners have been the underdog five times and won two of those games. The Miners have a record of 0-0 when they’re set as an underdog of +150 or more by bookmakers this season.
Rice vs. UTEP Against The Spread & Betting Records
Rice
| Overall | Home | Away | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Point Total AVG | 55.4 | 54.5 | 56.4 |
| Implied Total AVG | 34.3 | 33.0 | 35.5 |
| ATS Record | 5-3-0 | 3-1-0 | 2-2-0 |
| Over/Under Record | 7-1-0 | 4-0-0 | 3-1-0 |
| Moneyline Favorite Record | 2-1 | 1-1 | 1-0 |
| Moneyline Underdog Record | 2-3 | 2-0 | 0-3 |
Miners
| Overall | Home | Away | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Point Total AVG | 50.1 | 49.2 | 51.1 |
| Implied Total AVG | 29.3 | 28.4 | 30.5 |
| ATS Record | 3-6-0 | 2-3-0 | 1-3-0 |
| Over/Under Record | 2-6-1 | 0-5-0 | 2-1-1 |
| Moneyline Favorite Record | 2-2 | 1-1 | 1-1 |
| Moneyline Underdog Record | 2-3 | 2-1 | 0-2 |
Players to Watch
Rice
- The Owls’ defensive unit has been helped by Josh Pearcy, who has played eight games and posted 28 tackles, 5.0 TFL, and 4.5 sacks.
- Myron Morrison has hit the gridiron for eight games, posting one interception to go along with 39 tackles, 3.0 TFL, 0.5 sacks, and one pass defended for the Owls.
- As part of the Owls’ defensive unit, Ikenna Enechukwu has recorded 28 tackles, 6.0 TFL, and 3.5 sacks in eight games.
- A key piece of the Owls’ defensive unit, Chris Conti has 44 tackles, 2.0 TFL, and one sack in eight games.
Miners
- In nine games for the Miners, Jadrian Taylor has registered 8.0 sacks to go with 7.0 TFL and 23 tackles.
- Cal Wallerstedt has registered 37 tackles, 5.0 TFL, and 5.5 sacks in nine games for the Miners.
- Tyrice Knight has been providing a big boost on defense, totaling 1.0 sack to go with 3.0 TFL, 41 tackles, and one interception for the Miners.
- On defense, Kobe Hylton has compiled 38 tackles, 4.0 TFL, and 0.5 sacks in nine games.
Rice vs. UTEP Predictions and Pick
Rice vs. UTEP betting card
- Pick ATS:
Owls (-4)
Pick OU:
Over (47)
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Our prediction to win this contest is Rice, and we expect that Rice will cover the spread (Rice -4). Finally, we see the scoring in this one going over the posted total of 47 points.