Free NCAA Football Prediction: Charlotte vs. Rice Odds
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College Football Handicapping Analysis: Charlotte 49ers vs. Rice Owls
Charlotte 49ers 1-7 vs. Rice Owls 4-3
Date: Saturday, October 29th
Time: 2:00 PM ET
Venue: Rice Stadium Houston
NCAA Football ATS Spread Odds: 49ers 16.5 / Owls -16.5 (Bet Now!)
NCAA Football Moneyline Odds: 49ers 528 / Owls -777
NCAA Betting Total Odds: Total O/U 59.5
Charlotte 49ers
Heading into this week’s game, the 49ers have a record of 0-4 in Conference USA play. Their overall record currently sits at 1-7.
In their previous game, the 49ers fell to Florida International at home by a score of 34-15. Charlotte also picked up an ATS loss, as they were 13.5-point favorites entering the game. The 49ers head into the game coming off a 34-15 loss vs Florida International. With the defeat, Charlotte also added an ATS loss to their resume.
The 49ers head into the game with the 117th-ranked scoring offense at 23.75 points per game. Currently, they have scored a majority of their touchdowns through the air, with 19 receiving touchdowns compared to 7 rushing scores.
Heading into the game, the 49ers will hope for some improved play from their defense, as they are currently 131st at 43.25 points per game allowed.
Over their last 10 games, the 49ers have struggled both straight up (1-9-0) as well as vs the spread, going 2-8-0. Their last 10 scoring differential sits at -19.9, as they averaged 25.2 points per game while allowing 45.1 points. The over-under record in these games was 7-3-0.
Across the 49ers’ last 5 road games, the team averaged 25.8 points per game while allowing 46.0. Their record vs the spread in these contests was 2-3-0 while going 1-4-0 straight-up.
Rice Owls
Looking back to last season, the Owls had an overall record of 4-3, while going 2-1 in conference play.
In their previous game, the Owls picked up a 42-41 home win over Louisiana Tech. This was an impressive victory as they were also the 2.5-point underdogs.
Offensively, the Owls are the 75th-ranked scoring offense, at 30.0 points per game. Heading into the game, they have an equal amount of rushing and receiving touchdowns at 13 apiece.
Heading into the game, the Owls will hope for some improved play from their defense, as they are currently 98th at 30.43 points per game allowed.
Through their last 10 matchups, Rice has gone 5-5-0 straight up and 6-4-0 vs the spread. Their last 10 scoring differential sits at -3.0, as they averaged 29.4 points per game while allowing 32.4 points. The over-under record in these games was 9-1-0.
When looking at their past 5 home matchups, Rice has an ATS record of 4-1-0 while averaging 33.8 per game. The team went 4-1-0 overall in these games.
NCAA Football Handicapping Trends
- The total has gone OVER in 9 of Charlotte’s last 12 games
- The total has gone OVER in 4 of Charlotte’s last 6 games on the road
- The total has gone OVER in 5 of Rice’s last 5 games at home
- The total has gone OVER in 10 of Rice’s last 11 games
4* Charlotte vs. Rice NCAA Betting Final Analysis:
So far, the 49ers are averaging 276.12 yards per game through the air, placing them 31st in the country. This week, the 49ers will be facing a Rice defense that is ranked 64th in pass yards allowed per game. So far, they are averaging 274.67 yards per game when facing defenses ranked outside the top 50 in passing defense.
This season, the Owls have struggled to move the ball through the air, averaging just 222.57 passing yards per game. This week, the Owls will be facing a Charlotte defense that is ranked 166th in pass yards allowed per game. This year, they are averaging 242.33 yards per game when facing defenses ranked outside the top 50 in passing defense.
4* Charlotte 49ers vs. Rice Owls NCAA Betting Pick: Charlotte ATS
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