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UConn Huskies Favored to Dominate Rice Owls in Weekend Matchup

Game time: October 26, 2024 at 3:30 PM ET

Venue: Pratt & Whitney Stadium — East Hartford, CT

Article updated Oct 23, 9:22 PM EDT

Published by SportsJaw Editorial Team

The Rice Owls are set to face the UConn Huskies at Pratt & Whitney Stadium at Rentschler Field in East Hartford, Connecticut. Rice currently ranks 11th in the American

Game outlook

The Rice Owls are set to face the UConn Huskies at Pratt & Whitney Stadium at Rentschler Field in East Hartford, Connecticut. Rice currently ranks 11th in the American conference with a 1-5 record, while UConn, playing as an Independent, has a 4-3 record placing them 50th out of 134. The two teams met last season with UConn securing a victory with a final score of 38-31. The game is scheduled to kick off at 3:30 p.m. EST. It is worth noting that Connecticut is the betting favorite with a -6.5 opening line that has not changed. Make sure to check out our NCAAF Betting Picks to maximize your bankroll.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Owls +200 | Huskies -240

Spread: Owls +6.5 (-110) | Huskies -6.5 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 46.5 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Connecticut will win straight-up is 71%.

Rice Owls

The Rice Owls are facing a tough challenge after their recent loss to Tulane, marking their third conference loss of the season. With only one win so far in the American, the Owls have struggled to produce points on offense, particularly in the running game. Their pass-heavy offense has had mixed results, with a recent win against UTSA showcasing their potential when facing weaker defenses. However, their upcoming match against UConn, known for their strong defense, may present a challenge for Rice's offense. With a power ranking of 101, the Owls are ranked 91 in offense, 89 in defense, and have a season record of 2-5 (3-4 ATS).

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Connecticut Huskies Analysis

The UConn Huskies suffered a tough loss to Wake Forest last week, breaking their three-game win streak and dropping them to 50th in the national standings. The team has been successful in the run game this season, ranking 39th in rushing yards, but has struggled against teams with strong defenses. Quarterback Nick Evers had a solid performance in the last game, throwing for 264 yards, two touchdowns, and one interception. The Huskies will look to bounce back in their upcoming game against the Owls and may focus on returning to their successful run game strategy. Overall, the team has an offensive power ranking of 23 and a defensive power ranking of 50. In their last three matchups against Rice, UConn is 1-2.

UConn's Strong Defense Expected to Dominate Rice in Upcoming Game

The Owls have struggled to produce offensive plays against strong defenses this season. UConn boasts a formidable defense, ranking 45th in points allowed and sixth in opponent third-down conversion percentage. Furthermore, Rice has faced challenges in halting their opponents' running game, a weakness that plays into the Huskies' strengths, as they have excelled against teams ranking 100th or lower in rushing yards allowed per game this season. I believe the current line undervalues UConn's capabilities, and I anticipate the Huskies will cover the spread with relative ease. My recommendation is to take UConn at -6.5.

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Current matchup data

Lines, trends and availability

Line movement since open

  • Moneyline · Rice Owls+197 → +217Moved
  • Moneyline · Connecticut Huskies-240 → -260Moved
  • Spread · Rice Owls+6.5 (-110) → +7 (-110)Moved
  • Spread · Connecticut Huskies-6.5 (-110) → -7 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Over46.5 (-110) → 46.5 (-110)Unchanged
  • Total · Under46.5 (-110) → 46.5 (-110)Unchanged

ATS and O/U trends

Rice Owls
1-5 matchup record · 3-6-1 ATS · 3-7-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file
Connecticut Huskies
3-3 matchup record · 5-5-0 ATS · 5-5-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file

Injuries and availability

From the published research (2024-10-24T01:22:06.776Z). Availability may have changed; review the cited sources.

No verified injury or availability note was included in the published matchup research.

Recent head-to-head

  • 2023-10-07Connecticut Huskies 38 · Rice Owls 31
Final result

Matchup pick recap

Connecticut Huskies defeated Rice Owls 17-10

Connecticut Huskies defeated Rice Owls 17-10 on October 26, 2024, a 7-point decision in the series. Connecticut Huskies' strongest period was the 3rd quarter, when it outscored its opponent 7-0. Against SportsJaw's recorded Rice Owls +7 (-110) spread, the spread pushed, while the 27 combined points finished under the recorded total of 46.5.

SportsJaw editorial picks

  • Projected winnerNo published selectionUnavailable

Tipster picks

  • CovergirlTotal · Under 46.5 (-110)Win
  • Novacek84Spread · Connecticut Huskies -6.5 (-110)Win
  • JohnmiznerSpread · Connecticut Huskies -6.5 (-110)Win
  • DrpaulSpread · Rice Owls +6.5 (-110)Loss
  • MackintoshSpread · Connecticut Huskies -6.5 (-110)Win
  • GustavosintoSpread · Rice Owls +6.5 (-110)Loss
  • Novacek84Total · Over 46.5 (-110)Loss
  • AliencreationSpread · Connecticut Huskies -7 (-110)Push
  • AliencreationMoneyline · Connecticut Huskies -265Win
  • CoolioSpread · Connecticut Huskies -7 (-110)Push
  • CoolioTotal · Over 46.5 (-110)Loss
  • OddssharkSpread · Connecticut Huskies -7 (-110)Push
  • OddssharkTotal · Over 46.5 (-110)Loss