Rice Owls vs Florida Atlantic Owls Predictions October 24, 2026
Florida Atlantic is projected to beat Rice 31-24, with Caden Veltkamp’s recent passing production providing the strongest reason to favor the home team. Rice’s explosive rushing plays and Florida Atlantic’s defensive concerns make a double-digit margin harder to trust. Neither Florida Atlantic -10 (-107) nor the 55.5-point total offers a convincing betting edge, so the official SportsJaw recommendation is Pass.
Rice Owls vs Florida Atlantic Owls prediction and best bet
Florida Atlantic gets the winner pick because its passing attack offers the more persuasive route to points. Veltkamp threw for 318 yards and three touchdowns against Army on October 17. Rice generated just 62 passing yards against Tulsa that day, making its recent offensive production much more dependent on the ground game.
The best betting decision is Pass. Florida Atlantic also surrendered 56 points in its latest outing, a substantial counterweight to its offensive appeal. Picking the home team to win is reasonable; paying for a victory by more than 10 points requires greater trust in its defense.
Odds, game time and how to watch
Schedule and broadcast: Saturday, October 24, 2026, at noon local time in Boca Raton, Florida, on ESPNU. This is a 2026 college football matchup.
Venue: Howard Schnellenberger Field at Flagler Credit Union Stadium. Florida Atlantic designated the Rice game as Homecoming.
Records: Rice Owls 1-5; Florida Atlantic Owls 3-2.
SportsJaw odds: Rice Owls +7.5 (-110); Florida Atlantic Owls -7.5 (-110). Moneyline: Rice Owls +275; Florida Atlantic Owls -330. Total: Over 54.5 (-105); Under 54.5 (-112).