Sun Bowl features a battle between the host Texas El Paso Miners and the visiting Rice Owls in college football betting action Friday.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Sportsbooks such as Sportsbook had set the Texas El Paso Miners as 6.5-point underdogs on the Sportsbook betting line for this contest. Watch for over-under updates and superior underdogs lines at Sportsbook.
Handicapping models based on recent betting stats and prediction formulas pick a 23-10 win for the Owls. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NCAAF matchups here.
Rice Owls vs Texas El Paso Miners Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Texas El Paso Miners currently sport a record of 3-5, and have posted a corresponding betting slate of 3-5 ATS. The Rice Owls are 4-4 and 5-3 ATS. Betting totals have seen the Texas El Paso Miners post a 4-4 over under record this season, while the Rice Owls have gone 5-3 against the number. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Texas El Paso vs Rice injuries news.
The power rankings show a disparity between these teams, with the Texas El Paso Miners rated this week at No. 125 and the Rice Owls sitting at No. 103.
Statistical Matchup
Offensively, the game matches up the Texas El Paso Miners No. 110-ranked offense (21 PPG) against a Rice Owls defense that ranks No. 114 at 37.5 PPG. The Texas El Paso Miners passing attack has averaged 210.25 yards per game, less than the Rice Owls give up through the air (250.88 YPG on average).
Defensively, the Rice Owls feature the league's No. 101-rated road run defense, allowing 223.25 yards per game. Texas El Paso, meanwhile, ranks No. 126 in rushing offense at home.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Rice didn't make much of a game of it last time out, losing to the Bulldogs as Louisiana Tech blasted them 42-17 in Week 9 action.
Jalen Richard tore up the turf for 127 rushing yards in the latest Miners game, a 34-13 loss to the Golden Eagles at MM Roberts Stadium.
Next Betting Matchups
Rice home to Southern Miss, Saturday, November 14th
Texas El Paso at Old Dominion, Saturday, November 14th