Connecticut Huskies vs Rice Owls Prediction, 10/7/2023 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Connecticut Huskies vs Rice Owls

Date: Saturday, October 7, 2023

Location: Rice Stadium in Houston, TX

TV: ESPN+

Odds/Point Spread: Owls (-10)

Total/Over-Under: 51

Rice Stadium is the location where the Rice Owls (3-2) will take on the Connecticut Huskies (0-5) on Saturday, October 7, 2023. Rice opens this contest as 10-point favorites. The over/under has been set at 51.

The Connecticut Huskies come into this game with a record of 0-5 for this season. In their last contest, the Huskies faced the Utah State Aggies and took a loss by a final of 34-33. Ta'Quan Roberson connected on 23/32 with 255 yards passing and 2 touchdowns. He had a QB rating of 153.2 and finished the game with 1 pick. Victor Rosa led the offense in rushing for the Huskies with 15 totes for 92 yards (6.1 yds per carry). When the final whistle blew, they ran 77 plays which gave them 473 yards. The Connecticut Huskies ran the football 45 times and accounted for 218 yds, which came out to an average of 4.8 yds per attempt. In the running game, the Huskies gave up 101 yds on 32 tries, which averages out to 3.2 yards per rush surrendered. Connecticut relinquished 17 pass completions on 24 tries for 315 yards, and a completion rate of 70.8%.

The Huskies have racked up 1,618 yards in total this year. In terms of distribution of touchdowns, Connecticut has totaled 5 touchdowns via the pass and 6 touchdowns via the ground. They have turned the football over 7 different times. Connecticut has accrued 95 first downs, and they have committed 34 infractions for 347 yards. As a team they're averaging 138.0 yards in the run game which has them sitting 92nd in the country. Regarding scoring points, the Connecticut Huskies are averaging 17.0 PPG.

The Huskies sit in 113th in the country in terms of team defense, conceding 31.6 PPG. The opposition is running for 3.9 yards per tote and 143.6 rushing yards per game on the year. During this campaign, they have conceded 718 running yards through 5 contests. Regarding yards through the air, the Huskies are giving up 1,146 yds which puts them in 81st in the country. They are giving up 229.2 yards per outing via the pass and conceding a completion percentage of 63.5%. For the season, they have surrendered 372.8 yards/contest ranking them 73rd in D-1. They have conceded 8 touchdowns via the pass as well as 11 touchdowns via the ground game.

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The Owls come into this matchup with a record of 3-2 for this season. The last time they took the field, the Owls got the win with a final of 24-17 when they faced the East Carolina Pirates. JT Daniels (2 touchdowns) finished the contest with 232 yds on 18/32 through the air while his QB rate was 131.5. He threw 1 interception and his average yards per attempt was 7.3. Chase Jenkins carried the rock 4 times for 27 yards, walking away from the game with 6.8 yards per attempt for Rice. Rice ended up running for 1.9 yds per attempt, finishing with a total of 37 yards on 20 attempts. The Owls finished with a total of 277 yds on 54 plays (5.1 yds per play). The Owls passing defense allowed a completion percentage of 46.7%, relinquishing 246 yds on 21 for 45 through the air. Rice conceded 38 rush attempts for 145 yards (3.8 yards per rush).

The Rice Owls average 380.0 yards/game, ranking them 78th in the country. The Rice offense has racked up 224 yds of penalties on 30 infractions, which ranks 62nd in Division 1 in terms of giving up free yards. They average 73.0 rushing yards per game and have rushed for 365 yards overall. They have given away 4 picks while losing 2 fumbles and they have been able to obtain 90 first downs. When it comes to how much they score, the Owls are ranked 47th in college football scoring 33.0 points per game. Over the course of the season thus far, the Owls have racked up 1,535 yards via the pass as well as holding an average of 307.0 passing yards per contest, giving them a rank of 13th in D-1.

Rice has allowed a total of 729 yards on the ground (145.8 yards per game) in addition to 9 touchdowns via the rush so far this season. They have given up 8 touchdowns from the passing game and 269.0 yards per game, which has them ranked 117th in the country. They have 3 fumbles recovered and 2 picks so far this season. The Owls defense has been on the field for 359 plays, which has them ranked 111th in Division 1. The Owls are relinquishing 28.8 points per game, which puts them 93rd in the nation. This year, they have relinquished 144 pts.

Who will win tonight's Huskies/Owls college football game against the spread?

Tony's Pick: Take the Huskies +10

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