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Game time: November 23, 2024 at 2:00 PM ET

Venue: Protective Stadium — Birmingham, AL

Article updated Nov 22, 6:14 PM EST

Published by SportsJaw Editorial Team

Rice will face off against UAB in an American Athletic Conference battle on Nov. 23. The Owls, with a 3-7 overall record and 2-4 conference record, are coming off a loss to

Game outlook

Rice will face off against UAB in an American Athletic Conference battle on Nov. 23. The Owls, with a 3-7 overall record and 2-4 conference record, are coming off a loss to Memphis after a victory over Navy. UAB, 2-8 overall and 1-5 in conference play, defeated Tulsa but suffered losses to UConn and Memphis. Rice is favored to win with a -6.5 spread that has remained unchanged. Kick-off is set for 2 P.M. EST. Stay tuned for our preview and predictions for this matchup.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Owls -245 | Blazers +200

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

Total: Over/Under 51.5 (-110)

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

Rice Owls

Rice University's football team has struggled this season, with a 3-7 overall record and a 2-4 record in the American Athletic Conference. Despite losing three of their last four games, they did manage to secure a win against Navy. In their recent game against Memphis, they fell short with a final score of 27-20. Quarterback EJ Warner has been a standout player, throwing for over 2,000 yards and 13 touchdowns this season. On defense, Ty Morris leads the team in tackles with four sacks. The team ranks 111th in offense and 62nd in defense, with a power ranking of 94. They have had mixed success against the spread and the under has been a common outcome in their games this season.

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UAB Blazers Analysis

UAB has had a challenging season with a 2-8 overall record and a 1-5 record in American Athletic Conference play. The team recently suffered back-to-back losses against UConn and Memphis, following a victory against Tulsa three weeks ago. In their most recent game against Memphis, UAB fell 53-18 with quarterback Jalen Kitna leading the offense. Kitna has thrown for 1,755 yards and 12 touchdowns this season, while Lee Beebe Jr. is the top rusher with 642 yards and four touchdowns. Defensively, Michael Moore leads the team with 82 tackles and Desmond Little has recorded six sacks. The Blazers rank 93rd in scoring offense, averaging 24.7 points per game, and 127th in scoring defense, allowing 36.8 points per game. The team has a 4-5-1 record against the spread this season. strokeLine.

UAB Faces Tough Challenge Against Rice Amidst Season Struggles

The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) has had a challenging season thus far, with a 2-6 record and recent turnover issues. Their upcoming game against Rice presents another formidable opponent, particularly in their struggle to defend against the rush. Rice's running back, Dean Conners, has shown improvement throughout the season and will likely pose a significant threat to UAB's defense. Additionally, Rice possesses a strong pass defense, which will present a challenge to UAB's pass-heavy offensive strategy. With Rice coming off a bye week and holding key advantages in both rushing and passing defense, it is advisable to select Rice to cover in the upcoming game against UAB.

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SportsJaw Owls vs Blazers archived game preview contains historical odds and availability that may no longer be current. View history of past Owls vs Blazers matchups or learn how our predictions work.

Current matchup data

Lines, trends and availability

Line movement since open

  • Moneyline · Rice Owls-259 → -275Moved
  • Moneyline · UAB Blazers+210 → +220Moved
  • Spread · Rice Owls-6.5 (-110) → -7 (-110)Moved
  • Spread · UAB Blazers+6.5 (-110) → +7 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Over51 (-110) → 52 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Under51 (-110) → 52 (-110)Moved

ATS and O/U trends

Rice Owls
2-7 matchup record · 4-5-1 ATS · 3-7-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file
UAB Blazers
1-8 matchup record · 3-7-0 ATS · 7-2-1 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file

Injuries and availability

From the published research (2024-11-22T23:14:24.287Z). 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

  • 2022-10-01UAB Blazers 24 · Rice Owls 28
Final result

Matchup pick recap

UAB Blazers defeated Rice Owls 40-14

UAB Blazers defeated Rice Owls 40-14 on November 23, 2024, a 26-point decision in the series. UAB Blazers' strongest period was the 2nd quarter, when it outscored its opponent 13-0. Against SportsJaw's recorded Rice Owls -7 (-110) spread, UAB Blazers covered, while the 54 combined points finished over the recorded total of 52.

SportsJaw editorial picks

  • Projected winnerNo published selectionUnavailable

Tipster picks

  • OddssharkTotal · Over 51 (-110)Win
  • StevedSpread · Rice Owls -6.5 (-110)Loss
  • Novacek84Spread · UAB Blazers -6.5 (-110)Win
  • Roderick806Spread · UAB Blazers +6.5 (-110)Win
  • 1707662905Spread · Rice Owls -6.5 (-110)Loss