Rice Owls vs UAB Blazers Prediction, 11/23/2024 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Rice Owls vs UAB Blazers

Date: Saturday, November 23, 2024

Location: Protective Stadium in Birmingham, AL

TV: ESPN+

Odds/Point Spread: Blazers (+6.5)

Total/Over-Under: 51

Protective Stadium is the site where the UAB Blazers (2-8) will attempt to beat the Rice Owls (3-7) on Saturday, November 23, 2024. UAB opens as 6.5-point underdogs. The total is 51.

The Rice Owls come into this matchup with a record of 3-7 this season. In their last game, the Owls stepped onto the field against the Memphis Tigers and walked away from this one with a loss by a score of 27-20. On the ground, the Owls gave up 207 yds on 41 attempts, which calculates to 5.0 yds per run surrendered. Rice gave up 14 completions on 31 attempts for a total of 159 yds, and a completion rate of 45.2%. When all was said and done, they had 68 plays which gave them a total of 367 yds. The Rice Owls ended up rushing 23 times and compiled 121 yards, which earned them an average of 5.3 yards per attempt.

The Owls have racked up 3,348 total yards for the season. When it comes to distribution of touchdowns, Rice has amassed 13 touchdowns through the air and 12 rushing touchdowns. They have surrendered the football 17 times. Rice has accumulated 175 first downs as a unit, and they have been called for 66 infractions for 534 yards. As a team they have an average of 113.2 yards via the ground game ranking them 115th in college football. Concerning getting in the endzone, the Rice Owls are averaging 21.7 points per game.

The Owls rank 62nd in D-1 regarding team defense, allowing 23.7 points per game. They are allowing teams to run for an average of 4.0 yards per running attempt and 162.8 yards on the ground per contest on the year. During this campaign, they have allowed 1,628 yards via the ground game in 10 games. Regarding passing yards, the Owls are conceding 1,592 yds which has them ranked 4th in college football. They are giving up 159.2 yards per outing via the pass in addition to giving up a completion percentage of 53.1%. Over the course of this season, they have surrendered 322.0 yards/game which ranks them 30th in the country. They have allowed 13 touchdowns via the pass as well as 14 touchdowns pounding the rock.

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The Blazers come into this matchup with a record of 2-8 for this season. For their last game, the Blazers took a loss by a score of 53-18 against the Memphis Tigers. The Blazers finished the game with 352 yds and they ran 64 plays (5.5 yards per play). UAB ran the ball for 1.4 yards per attempt, totaling 28 yds on 20 attempts. UAB allowed 40 rush attempts for 227 yards (5.7 yards per rush). The Blazers secondary allowed a completion percentage of 67.6%, relinquishing 299 yds on 23 for 34 passing.

The UAB Blazers average 390.9 yards per contest, ranking them 62nd in college football. The UAB offense has totaled 701 yds of penalties on 80 infractions, which has them sitting 13th in D-1 in terms of helping out the opposition. They hold an average of 125.3 yards via the ground game and have toted the ball for 1,253 yards for the year. They have thrown 15 interceptions while surrendering 8 fumbles and they have been able to record 212 first downs. When it comes to the points being put on the board, the Blazers are sitting 94th in the nation averaging 24.7 PPG. During this campaign so far, the Blazers have earned 2,656 yards via the pass together with holding an average of 265.6 passing yards per outing, ranking them 32nd in Division 1.

UAB has conceded a total of 2,300 rushing yards (230.0 yards/game) as well as 28 touchdowns via the rush on the campaign. They have conceded 16 touchdowns via the pass in addition to 172.7 yards/game, which has them ranked 13th in college football. Their defense has 4 fumbles recovered and 5 picks for the year. The Blazers defense has participated in 688 plays, which is 93rd in college football. The Blazers are relinquishing 36.8 points per game, which puts them 127th in D-1. This season, they have allowed 368 total points.

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

Guy's Pick: Take the Blazers +6.5

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