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- Date: Saturday, September 9, 2023
- Time: 7:00 PM ET
- Channel: NFL Network
- City: Houston, Texas
- Venue: Rice Stadium
| Spread | Total | Moneyline | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Houston | -9.5 (-112) | – | -333 |
| Rice | +9.5 (-108) | – | +256 |
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The Houston Cougars (1-0) are favored by 9.5 points against the Rice Owls (0-1) on September 9, 2023, starting at 7:00 PM ET, airing on NFL Network.
In their most recent outing, the Cougars defeated the UTSA Roadrunners 17-14. Last time out, the Owls were beaten by the Texas Longhorns 37-10.
We’ve collected all the details you need for the upcoming game ahead—from betting trends to key stats and more.
Houston vs. Rice Key Stats
- Rice has allowed an average of 37 points per game, 20 more than the 17 Houston has scored.
- Rice racks up 10 points per game, four fewer than Houston surrenders (14).
Below are a few more need-to-know numbers from this season:
| Houston | Rice | |
|---|---|---|
| Off. Yards Avg. (Rank) | 334 (97) | 176 (129) |
| Def. Yards Avg. (Rank) | 417 (90) | 458 (99) |
| Rush Yards Avg. (Rank) | 101 (102) | 27 (127) |
| Pass Yards Avg. (Rank) | 233 (68) | 149 (108) |
| Turnovers (Rank) | 0 (1) | 3 (107) |
| Takeaways (Rank) | 3 (7) | 0 (97) |
Houston vs. Rice Betting the Spread & Over/Under
- Houston has covered in its only game with a spread this season.
- Rice has covered once in one chances against the spread this year.
- Rice has been an underdog by 9.5 points or more once this season, and covered the spread.
- Spread Prediction: NA
- Over/Under Prediction: NA
Let’s snag a glance at how both teams have matched up against the spread, over/under, and moneyline this season:
| ATS Record | Over/Under/Push | ML Favorite Record | ML Underdog Record | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston | 1-0-0 | 0-1-0 | 0-0 | 1-0 |
| Rice | 1-0-0 | 0-0-0 | 0-0 | 0-1 |
Houston Statistical Leaders
- This year Donovan Smith has accumulated 233 passing yards (233 YPG) while completing 64.7% of his passes, with two touchdowns and zero interceptions. He also has 31 yards on the ground on 13 attempts, averaging 31 yards per game.
- Tony Mathis has churned out a team-leading 38 rushing yards (38 per game) and zero scores.
- Sam Brown has racked up six catches for 106 yards, best on his team. He has been targeted six times, and averages 106 receiving yards per game.
- Joseph Manjack IV has added 67 yards, on six catches plus one touchdown. He puts up 67 receiving yards per game.
- Matthew Golden has 36 receiving yards on four receptions (seven targets), with one touchdown, averaging 36 yards per game.
- This season Nelson Ceaser leads the team with one sack and has added one TFL and four tackles.
- Alex Hogan has collected six tackles and one TFL to lead the team in tackles so far.
- Malik Fleming has a team-high two interceptions and has tacked on three tackles and two passes defended in one game this season.
Rice Statistical Leaders
- JT Daniels has thrown for 149 yards while completing 53.8% of his passes, with one touchdown and two interceptions (149 yards per game).
- Dean Connors has churned out a team-best 23 rushing yards (23 per game) and zero touchdowns.
- So far this season Tre’Shon Devones has rushed for 6 yards on one carries (6 yards per game).
- This season Braylen Walker has two receptions and leads the team with 47 yards (47 per game).
- Boden Groen has been targeted six times, and contributed with 28 yards (on four catches).
- Luke McCaffrey is averaging 22 receiving yards per game, racking up two receptions (seven targets) for 22 yards and one touchdown.
- This season Josh Pearcy leads the team with one sack and has added one TFL and three tackles.
- Plae Wyatt’s eight tackles mean he’s the team’s leading tackler.
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