The Cougars will play the Owls on Saturday, September 9th, 2023. The matchup takes place at Rice Stadium. Watch this exciting Week 2 matchup at 7:00 pm EDT. Check local listings for coverage on NFL NET.
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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Paddy O'Parlay
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Recent Meetings
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Schedules & Results
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
The 2023 college football season has begun, with Houston and Rice scheduled to matchup at Rice Stadium. First, let's review each team's stats from the 2022 season to get an idea of what we can expect on gameday.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - Houston had a 96.67 conference power ranking in the 2022 season. The conference power ranking for Rice in the 2022 season was 93.33.
- Away Houston - At the end of the 2022 regular season, Houston had a 4-2 record as an away team, ranking them 2nd in the American Conference for away team wins.
- Home Rice - Rice finished the 2022 regular season with a 4-2 record as a home team. They ranked 3rd in the C-USA Conference for home team wins in 2022.
- Points Scored - Houston wound up 3rd (469) in the American Conference, with Rice ranked 8th (328) for points scored in the 2022 C-USA Conference.
- Points Against - Houston finished 3rd (418) in the American Conference for points scored by opponents in 2022. Rice wound up 4th (444) in the 2022 C-USA Conference for points against.
- Team Records - Houston had a 8-5 regular season overall record, with Rice notching a 5-8 regular season standing last year.
Paddy O'Parlay
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Get ready for a wild matchup as Houston takes on Rice at Rice Stadium...in the opening weeks of the 2023-24 college football season. With last season's 8-5 standing, Houston is hungry for a victory...while Rice, with a 5-8 record, is looking to turn things around.
In this Week 2 showdown, both teams will bring their A-game to the field. Houston's explosive offense...and Rice's determined defense will clash in a battle for dominance. Who will come out on top? Only time will tell.
If you're looking to up the ante, head over to SportsBetting3.com to bet on this game. But before you do, make sure to review the odds below. The excitement is building, and the tension is palpable. Don't miss this epic face-off between Houston and Rice at Rice Stadium.
Best Cougars at Owls Odds
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Matchup Odds FAQs
Houston is a -6.5 -122 point spread favorite at BetRivers, while Rice is a +7 -110 point spread underdog at BetMGM.
The best over line is 52.5 -110 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 53 -112 points at BetRivers, and that means you risk $112 to win $100 betting the under.
Houston is a -275 moneyline favorite at BetRivers and Rice is a +225 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
College Football Odds Example
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Underdog Rice - Rice bettors risk $100 to win $95.24 at -105 odds.
A +6.5 Rice underdog bet wins if they lose by 6 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 7 or more.
Favorite Houston - Houston bettors risk $100 to win $81.97 at -122 odds.
A -6.5 Houston favorite bet wins if they win by 7 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 6 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
Houston at Rice Prop Bets
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Recent Meetings Since 2019
| Week | Game | Result | Margin |
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| 2023 Week 2 | Houston vs Rice Saturday, September 9th, 2023 | RICE 43, HOU 41 (2OT) Rice Stadium | Rice by 2 |
| 2022 Week 4 | Rice vs Houston Saturday, September 24th, 2022 | HOU 34, RICE 27 TDECU Stadium | Houston by 7 |
| 2021 Week 2 | Houston vs Rice Saturday, September 11th, 2021 | HOU 44, RICE 7 Rice Stadium | Houston by 37 |
Team Standings
| Team | Conf | Conf% | W | L | PF | PA | Home | Away | Strk |
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| American | |||||||||
| Rice | 1-1 | 0.500 | 3 | 2 | 165 | 144 | 3-0 | 0-2 | W1 |
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| Houston | 0-2 | 0.000 | 2 | 3 | 137 | 149 | 2-1 | 0-2 | L1 |
Houston & Rice Futures Odds
Latest NCAA Championship odds, if available, for each team. Review odds for other teams and learn the best College Football bets here.
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Team Schedules & Results
| Week | Matchup | Date & Result |
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| Week 1 | UTSA vs Houston | HOU 17, UTSA 14 Saturday, September 2nd, 2023 |
| Week 2 | Houston vs Rice | RICE 43, HOU 41 (2OT) Saturday, September 9th, 2023 |
| Week 3 | TCU vs Houston | TCU 36, HOU 13 Saturday, September 16th, 2023 |
| Week 4 | Sam Houston State vs Houston | HOU 38, SHSU 7 Saturday, September 23rd, 2023 |
| Week 5 | Houston vs Texas Tech | TTU 49, HOU 28 Saturday, September 30th, 2023 |
| Week 7 | West Virginia vs Houston | Thursday, October 12th, 2023 7:00 pm EDT |
| Week 8 | Texas vs Houston | Saturday, October 21st, 2023 12:00 am EDT |
| Week 9 | Houston vs Kansas State | Saturday, October 28th, 2023 12:00 am EDT |
| Week 10 | Houston vs Baylor | Saturday, November 4th, 2023 12:00 am EDT |
| Week 11 | Cincinnati vs Houston | Saturday, November 11th, 2023 12:00 am EST |
| Week 12 | Oklahoma State vs Houston | Saturday, November 18th, 2023 12:00 am EST |
| Week 13 | Houston vs UCF | Saturday, November 25th, 2023 12:00 am EST |
| Week | Matchup | Date & Result |
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| Week 1 | Rice vs Texas | TEX 37, RICE 10 Saturday, September 2nd, 2023 |
| Week 2 | Houston vs Rice | RICE 43, HOU 41 (2OT) Saturday, September 9th, 2023 |
| Week 3 | Texas Southern vs Rice | RICE 59, TXSO 7 Saturday, September 16th, 2023 |
| Week 4 | Rice vs South Florida Stars | USF 42, RICE 29 Saturday, September 23rd, 2023 |
| Week 5 | East Carolina vs Rice | RICE 24, ECU 17 Saturday, September 30th, 2023 |
| Week 6 | UConn vs Rice | Saturday, October 7th, 2023 5:00 pm EDT |
| Week 8 | Rice vs Tulsa | Thursday, October 19th, 2023 7:00 pm EDT |
| Week 9 | Tulane vs Rice | Saturday, October 28th, 2023 12:00 am EDT |
| Week 10 | SMU vs Rice | Saturday, November 4th, 2023 12:00 am EDT |
| Week 11 | Rice vs UTSA | Saturday, November 11th, 2023 12:00 am EST |
| Week 12 | Rice vs Charlotte | Saturday, November 18th, 2023 12:00 am EST |
| Week 13 | Florida Atlantic vs Rice | Saturday, November 25th, 2023 12:00 am EST |
How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the Houston vs Rice College Football Game
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Open a new sports betting account before game time.
Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new account before the game starts on Saturday, September 9th, 2023 at 7:00 pm EDT, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.
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Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.
Navigate to the sportsbook's deposit page. Use your Visa card or MasterCard, or deposit with a bank transfer, or other methods like Paypal.
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Tap to the sportsbook's College Football page, look for the Houston vs Rice Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's College Football page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Houston vs Rice Game.
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Choose your bet and place a wager.
Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.