Week 12 action on Saturday will see the UTSA Roadrunners looking to boost their win total and cover the spread when the Rice Owls visit Alamodome.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Those siding with the visitors in this one saw the $Rice Owls listed as 0-point earlier this week at Sportsbook. Meanwhile, the over under betting line was unavailable earlier in the week, but posted shortly at Sportsbook.
Handicapping models based on recent betting stats and prediction formulas pick a 27-21 win for the Roadrunners. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NCAAF matchups here.
Rice Owls vs UTSA Roadrunners Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The UTSA Roadrunners are 2-8 so far on the season, and 4-5-1 ATS vs the point spread. The Rice Owls, meanwhile, are 4-6 and 5-5 ATS. Those over under betting have seen UTSA go 6-4 and the Rice Owls go 6-4 on the totals. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and UTSA vs Rice injuries news.
The OddsShark Power Rankings have the UTSA Roadrunners at No. 108 and the Rice Owls at No. 115 heading into this contest.
Statistical Matchup
Offensively, the game matches up the UTSA Roadrunners No. 100-ranked offense (23 PPG) against a Rice Owls defense that ranks No. 119 at 38.9 PPG. The UTSA Roadrunners passing attack has averaged 199.9 yards per game, less than the Rice Owls give up through the air (273.9 YPG on average).
In comparing defenses, the Rice Owls own the league's No. 95-rated front 7 in terms of stopping the run, allowing 210.8 yards per game when on the road. UTSA, on the other hand, rates No. 111 this week in generating rushing yards at home.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Rice didn't make much of a game of it last time out, losing to the Golden Eagles as Southern Miss blasted them 65-10 in Week 11 action.
In their last game, UTSA got a 181-yard performance from Jarveon Williams as a key part of its 30-27 win over Charlotte.
Next Betting Matchups
Rice home to Charlotte, Saturday, November 28th
UTSA home to Middle Tennessee, Saturday, November 28th