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RICE @ HOU
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Over83%
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Under17%
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Over / UnderOver 43.5 -110
LOSS
Unit0.5
+451
14-7 Last 21 CFB
Matt's Analysis:
Houston has not looked good offensively yet but man this number feels low -- the SL Model has 51 points being scored. Massey has 54 points and ESPN SP+ 57 points. Rice just hung 69 points in Week 2 vs. Texas Southern and these clubs combined for 84 points in a double-OT game in 2023.
Pick Made: Sep 10, 12:17 pm UTC on FanDuel
Team Injuries
Rice Owls
Thursday, Jan 15, 2026
WR
Max Balthazar
Undisclosed
Friday, Jan 09, 2026
WR
Braylen Walker
Undisclosed
WR
Owen Carter
Undisclosed
Houston Cougars
Monday, Mar 09, 2026
TE
Luke McGary
Shoulder