Rice Opens AAC Game Against South Florida With Defensive Edge
Rice opened their season with a loss to a top 10 team, but they have since recovered to win their last two games. Their offense has been highly effective recently while the
Game outlook
Rice opened their season with a loss to a top 10 team, but they have since recovered to win their last two games. Their offense has been highly effective recently while the defense made a stand in their last game for a blowout win. Rice is coming into their first American Athletic Conference (AAC) game with an AAC line of -2.5. Their opponent, South Florida, has lost two of their three games, but held their own against the 10th ranked Alabama in their last game, albeit ultimately in a loss. South Florida enters this game as the 2-point home underdog, with the total sitting at 55.5.
Game Info
When: Saturday, 9/23/2023 @ 4:00pm EST
Where: Raymond James Stadium Stadium Owls vs Bulls Betting Odds Moneyline: Owls -135 | Bulls +115
Spread: Owls -2.5 (-110) | Bulls +2.5 (-110)
Total: Over/Under 55.5 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Rice will win straight-up is 57%.
Rice Owls
• Rice has gone 2-1 (3-0 ATS) in their first three games this season, with scoring 102 points in their last two • JT Daniels has passed for 255 yards and four TDs, no INT, and Kobie Campbell has had 70 receiving yards and one TD • Dean Conners led the Owl’s with 66 rushing yards and four players had at least 32 yards on the ground • Offense is ranked 86th in the nation, with an average of 26.50 points per game • Defense is ranked 120th in the nation, allowing an average of 39 points per game • Rice faced a tough South Florida defense that held Alabama in check and ranks 58th in the nation for run defense and 91st in pass defense.