The Owls will play the Cougars on Saturday, September 14th, 2024. The matchup takes place at TDECU Stadium. Watch this exciting Week 3 matchup at 8:00 pm EDT. Check local listings for coverage on ESPN+.
Learn more about College Football betting with our handy tutorial and guide. We explain spread, total and money line bets.
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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 2024 college football season continues with Rice matching up against Houston at TDECU Stadium. Let's review how each team is doing so far to better understand how this game will play out.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - Rice has a 98.00 conference power ranking for the 2024 season so far. The 2024 conference power ranking for Houston is 93.67.
- Away Rice - Rice currently has a 0-0 record as an away team for the 2024 regular season, ranking them 2nd in the American Conference for away team wins. Not much can be concluded from this stat just yet, so stay tuned.
- Home Houston - So far, Houston has a 0-1 record as a home team. They currently rank 3rd in the Big 12 Conference for home team wins in 2024. Keep tabs on this figure, as it will change in the coming weeks.
- Points Scored - Rice ranks 3rd (83) in the American Conference, with Houston currently ranking 13th (19) for points scored in the 2024 Big 12 Conference.
- Points Against - Rice stands 7th (41) in the American Conference for points scored by opponents in 2024. Houston sits at 6th (43) in the 2024 Big 12 Conference for points against in the 2024 season.
- Team Records - Rice has a 1-1 regular season overall record, with Houston currently possessing a 0-2 regular season standing for the 2024 NCAAF season.
Paddy O'Parlay
The "Sports Network" talking heads have nothing on my Irish arse!
Get ready for an electrifying showdown at TDECU Stadium this Saturday between Rice and Houston.
Houston needs a win on their home turf to turn their season around early on.
Rice is looking to improve their record and spoil Houston's home game dreams. SportsBetting3.com can review this game's prop bets - compare the odds below!
Best Owls at Cougars Odds
| Underdog Rice | Favorite Houston |
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| Over | Under |
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| Underdog Rice | Favorite Houston |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
Houston is a -4.5 -110 point spread favorite at BetMGM, while Rice is a +4.5 -110 point spread underdog at BetMGM.
The best over line is 45.5 -105 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $105 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 45.5 -115 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $115 to win $100 betting the under.
Houston is a -200 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and Rice is a +165 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
College Football Odds Example
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Game |
 BetMGMBet |
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Rice
Houston
9/14/24 8:00pm EDT | +4.5 -110-4.5 -110 |
Underdog Rice - Rice bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A +4.5 Rice underdog bet wins if they lose by 4 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 5 or more.
Favorite Houston - Houston bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A -4.5 Houston favorite bet wins if they win by 5 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 4 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
Rice at Houston Prop Bets
Important Note: Some states expressly forbid individual college athlete prop bets. The following wagers may not be available depending on your particular state laws.
| BetMGM Bet |
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Rice
Houston
First Team To Score
9/14/24 8:00pm EDT | +125-160Bet |
Rice
Houston
No Touchdown
To Score 1st Touchdown
9/14/24 8:00pm EDT | +125-185+10000Bet |
Rice
Houston
Game to Overtime
9/14/24 8:00pm EDT | Yes +1100No -10000Bet |
Rice
Houston
Both Teams Score 10+
9/14/24 8:00pm EDT | Yes -550No +375Bet |
| BetMGM | |
Rice
Houston
Both Teams Score 20+
9/14/24 8:00pm EDT | Yes +140No -185Bet |
Rice
Houston
Both Teams Score 30+
9/14/24 8:00pm EDT | Yes +850No -2000Bet |
Recent Meetings Since 2020
| Week | Game | Result | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Week 3 | Rice vs Houston Saturday, September 14th, 2024 | HOU 33, RICE 7 TDECU Stadium | Houston by 26 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American | |||||||||
| Rice | 0-0 | 0.000 | 1 | 2 | 90 | 74 | 1-1 | 0-1 | L1 |
| Big 12 | |||||||||
| Houston | 0-0 | 0.000 | 1 | 2 | 52 | 50 | 1-1 | 0-1 | W1 |
Rice & Houston Futures Odds
Latest NCAA Championship odds, if available, for each team. Review odds for other teams and learn the best College Football bets.
Rice Championship Odds|
Team | BetMGM |
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| Rice |
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Team | BetMGM |
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| Houston | +100000 Bet |
Team Schedules & Results
| Week | Matchup | Date & Result |
|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | Sam Houston State vs Rice | SHSU 34, RICE 14 Saturday, August 31st, 2024 |
| Week 2 | Texas Southern vs Rice | RICE 69, TXSO 7 Saturday, September 7th, 2024 |
| Week 3 | Rice vs Houston | HOU 33, RICE 7 Saturday, September 14th, 2024 |
| Week 4 | Rice vs Army | Saturday, September 21st, 2024 12:00 pm EDT |
| Week 5 | Charlotte vs Rice | Saturday, September 28th, 2024 12:00 am EDT |
| Week 7 | UTSA vs Rice | Saturday, October 12th, 2024 12:00 am EDT |
| Week 8 | Rice vs Tulane | Saturday, October 19th, 2024 12:00 am EDT |
| Week 9 | Rice vs UConn | Saturday, October 26th, 2024 3:30 pm EDT |
| Week 10 | Navy vs Rice | Saturday, November 2nd, 2024 12:00 am EDT |
| Week 11 | Rice vs Memphis | Friday, November 8th, 2024 9:00 pm EST |
| Week 13 | Rice vs UAB | Saturday, November 23rd, 2024 12:00 am EST |
| Week 14 | South Florida Stars vs Rice | Saturday, November 30th, 2024 12:00 am EST |
| Week | Matchup | Date & Result |
|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | UNLV vs Houston | UNLV 27, HOU 7 Saturday, August 31st, 2024 |
| Week 2 | Houston vs Oklahoma | OU 16, HOU 12 Saturday, September 7th, 2024 |
| Week 3 | Rice vs Houston | HOU 33, RICE 7 Saturday, September 14th, 2024 |
| Week 4 | Houston vs Cincinnati | Saturday, September 21st, 2024 12:00 pm EDT |
| Week 5 | Iowa State vs Houston | Saturday, September 28th, 2024 12:00 am EDT |
| Week 6 | Houston vs TCU | Friday, October 4th, 2024 7:30 pm EDT |
| Week 8 | Houston vs Kansas | Saturday, October 19th, 2024 12:00 am EDT |
| Week 9 | Utah vs Houston | Saturday, October 26th, 2024 12:00 am EDT |
| Week 10 | Kansas State vs Houston | Saturday, November 2nd, 2024 12:00 am EDT |
| Week 12 | Houston vs Arizona | Friday, November 15th, 2024 10:15 pm EST |
| Week 13 | Baylor vs Houston | Saturday, November 23rd, 2024 12:00 am EST |
| Week 14 | Houston vs BYU | Saturday, November 30th, 2024 12:00 am EST |
How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the Rice vs Houston 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 14th, 2024 at 8:00 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 Rice vs Houston Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's College Football page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Rice vs Houston 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.