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The Western Kentucky Hilltoppers (6-4) have a C-USA matchup versus the Rice Owls (5-4).
Western Kentucky vs. Rice Odds
Point Spread
The spread for this matchup is set at 13 points, with oddsmakers listing Western Kentucky as the favorites.
Moneyline
As for the moneyline, Western Kentucky has -521 odds to pick up the win, while Rice is listed at +385 to claim victory.
Over/Under
Finally, the over/under for the game is set at 61 points.
Game Info
How to Watch Western Kentucky vs. Rice Live?
- Game Day: Saturday, November 12, 2022
- Game Time: 2:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
- Location: Bowling Green, Kentucky
- Stadium: Houchens Industries-L.T. Smith Stadium
Betting Preview
Western Kentucky
Western Kentucky ranks 72nd in total defense this year (379.2 yards allowed per game), but has been thriving on the other side of the ball, ranking 15th-best in the FBS with 483.7 total yards per game. Western Kentucky ranks 39th in scoring defense this year (22.3 points allowed per game), but has been thriving on the offensive side of the ball, ranking 17th-best in the FBS with 37.2 points per game. On offense, Western Kentucky has been a top-25 unit in terms of passing yards, ranking fourth-best in the FBS by compiling 332.4 per game. The Hilltoppers rank 76th on defense (235.5 passing yards allowed per game). From an offensive standpoint, Western Kentucky ranks 65th in the FBS with 151.3 rushing yards per game. Meanwhile, the defensive unit ranks 69th in rushing yards allowed per contest (143.7). Western Kentucky ranks 62nd in third-down percentage this year (39.8%), but has been playing really well on the defensive side of the ball, ranking 22nd-best in the FBS with a 32.0% third-down conversion rate allowed. Western Kentucky owns the fifth-best turnover margin in college football at +10, forcing 24 turnovers (first in the FBS) while turning it over 14 times (75th in the FBS).
Rice
Rice is accumulating 385.4 total yards per game on offense this season (75th-ranked). Meanwhile, it is allowing 363.8 total yards per contest (51st-ranked). Rice ranks 57th in points per game (30.0), but it has been worse on the defensive side of the ball, ranking 14th-worst in the FBS with 33.2 points allowed per contest. Rice ranks 66th in the FBS with 234.4 passing yards per game on offense, and it ranks 32nd with 201.2 passing yards surrendered per game on the defensive side of the ball. From an offensive perspective, Rice is posting 151.0 rushing yards per contest (66th-ranked). It ranks 92nd in the FBS defensively (162.6 rushing yards given up per game). Rice ranks 33rd in the FBS with a 45.2% third-down conversion percentage on offense, and 77th with a 39.8% third-down percentage allowed on defense. With 10 forced turnovers (97th in the FBS) and 19 turnovers committed (118th in the FBS) this season, Rice ranks 100th in the FBS with a turnover margin of -9.
Western Kentucky vs. Rice Betting Analysis
Western Kentucky Betting Insights
Western Kentucky has gone 7-3-0 against the spread this season. Western Kentucky has an ATS record of 3-1 when playing as at least 13-point favorites. Western Kentucky games have gone over the total three times this season. The Hilltoppers have won 71.4% of the games this season when they were the moneyline favorite (5-2). The Hilltoppers have played three times as a moneyline favorite with odds of -521 or shorter, and won in each game.
Owls Betting Insights
Rice have registered a 6-3-0 record against the spread this year. Rice has an ATS record of 1-1 when playing as at least 13-point underdogs. Rice’s games have finished with a final combined score above the over/under eight times this season. This season, the Owls have been the underdog five times and won two of those games. The Owls have not won as an underdog of +385 or more on the moneyline this season in two such games.
Western Kentucky vs. Rice Against The Spread & Betting Records
Western Kentucky
| Overall | Home | Away | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Point Total AVG | 66.4 | 64.4 | 68.3 |
| Implied Total AVG | 39.9 | 40.2 | 39.6 |
| ATS Record | 7-3-0 | 2-3-0 | 5-0-0 |
| Over/Under Record | 3-7-0 | 2-3-0 | 1-4-0 |
| Moneyline Favorite Record | 5-2 | 2-2 | 3-0 |
| Moneyline Underdog Record | 0-2 | 0-0 | 0-2 |
Owls
| Overall | Home | Away | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Point Total AVG | 54.5 | 53.0 | 56.4 |
| Implied Total AVG | 33.2 | 31.4 | 35.5 |
| ATS Record | 6-3-0 | 4-1-0 | 2-2-0 |
| Over/Under Record | 8-1-0 | 5-0-0 | 3-1-0 |
| Moneyline Favorite Record | 3-1 | 2-1 | 1-0 |
| Moneyline Underdog Record | 2-3 | 2-0 | 0-3 |
Players to Watch
Western Kentucky
- Jaques Evans has suited up for 10 games, totaling 6.5 sacks to go with 7.0 TFL and 57 tackles for the Hilltoppers.
- Kahlef Hailassie has suited up for 10 games, posting two interceptions to go along with 31 tackles, 6.0 TFL, three sacks, and two passes defended for the Hilltoppers.
- As part of the Hilltoppers’ defense, Derrick Smith has delivered one interception to go along with 33 tackles, 4.0 TFL, three sacks, and two passes defended in 10 games.
- Aaron Key, as part of the Hilltoppers’ defensive unit, has collected 2.5 sacks to go with 2.0 TFL and seven tackles in 10 games.
Owls
- Myron Morrison has compiled one interception to go with 47 tackles, 4.0 TFL, 1.5 sacks, and one pass defended in nine games for the Owls.
- Josh Pearcy has totaled 31 tackles, 5.0 TFL, and 4.5 sacks in nine games for the Owls.
- Chris Conti has 1.0 sack to go with 3.0 TFL and 50 tackles in nine games.
- Ikenna Enechukwu has recorded 31 tackles, 6.0 TFL, and 3.5 sacks In nine games for the Owls.
Western Kentucky vs. Rice Predictions and Pick
Western Kentucky vs. Rice betting card
- Pick ATS:
Hilltoppers (-13)
Pick OU:
Over (61)
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Our pick to win this contest is Western Kentucky, and we expect that Western Kentucky will cover the spread (Western Kentucky -13). Finally, we see the scoring in this one going over the posted total of 61 points.