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2023 NCAAF Handicapping Analysis: Week 8
(3-3) Rice Owls vs. Tulsa Golden Hurricane (3-3)
Date: Thursday, October 19th
Time: 7:00 ET
Venue: Skelly Field at H.A. Chapman Stadium, Tulsa, OK
NCAA Week 8 ATS Betting Lines: (BET NOW!) Rice +3 | Tulsa -3
Week 8 CFB Moneyline Odds: Rice +128 | Tulsa -156
College Football Betting Total: O/U 57.5
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The Rice Owls (3-3, 4-2 ATS) are set to face off against the Tulsa Golden Hurricane (3-3, 3-2-1 ATS) on Thursday, October 19th, kicking off at 7:00 ET at Skelly Field in H.A. Chapman Stadium, Tulsa, OK. Catch the action on ESPN2 as both teams return from their bye weeks eager to bounce back.
Check out the current college football betting odds: Tulsa is favored by -3, with the Moneyline odds at Rice +128 and Tulsa -156. The college football betting total is set at O/U 57.5.
Tulsa is coming off a tough loss to the Florida Atlantic Owls, falling 20-17, while Rice is looking to recover from a 38-31 defeat by the UConn Huskies.
Historically, Tulsa holds an 8-4 record against Rice, with a 3-3 home record and an impressive 5-1 on the road. Their last showdown was in 2013, resulting in a 30-27 victory for Rice.
There wasn’t a head-to-head matchup between Rice and Tulsa last season.
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Rice Owls
The Owls are coming off a 38-31 loss to UConn in what turned out to be a shootout between the teams.
Rice has gone into three games as the favorite this season and one game as the underdog. Their ATS record is currently 2-2.
In six games played, the average over/under line for Rice’s games has been set at 52.2 points. These contests have seen an average combined score of 63 points, resulting in an OU record of 2-2.
Rice Owls Stats
The Owls are currently ranked 82nd in college football with 169 rushing attempts per game.
In terms of rush yards, they are at 79.5 rushing yards per game, which is 124th in the nation. Looking at their production in the passing game, they are averaging 36.5 attempts per game and gain an average of 316.2 passing yards. Overall, they hold the 44th spot with 32.7 points per game.
The Owls defense heads into this week’s matchup with 12 sacks and sitting 1st in QB hurries. So far, they’ve allowed 30.3 points per game (99th). In the pass defense department, they’re 140th nationally, giving up 260 passing yards per game.
Additionally, when it comes to defending the run, Rice’s defense is allowing 139.2 rushing yards per contest.
The Owls’ ended with 49 pass attempts vs UConn, racking up 362 yards and two scores. In the rushing department, they averaged 5.1 yards per carry, resulting in two rushing touchdowns.
Tulsa Golden Hurricane
Tulsa’s most recent game was against Florida Atlantic, resulting in a 20-17 loss to the Owls.
Tulsa has gone into one game as the favorite this season and four games as the underdog. Their ATS record is currently 3-1-1.
This season, Tulsa holds an over/under record of 2-3. On average, their games have produced a combined total of 55.3 points, with the typical over/under line set at 57.9 points.
Tulsa Golden Hurricane Stats
The Golden Hurricane’s heads into the game, averaging 194.2 rushing yards per game and 4 yards per attempt. Overall, they’re 38th in rushing yards and 38th in passing yards at 192 yards per contest.
Tulsa is averaging 26 points per game, which is 67th in the nation.
The Golden Hurricane’s passing game featured 28 pass attempts for 182 yards and one score vs. Florida Atlantic. In the rushing department, they averaged 4.5 yards per carry and notched one rushing touchdown.
The Tulsa defense, going into this week’s game, holds 95th place for points allowed, allowing 29.3 points per game. Opponents have been gaining an average of 270.2 passing yards each game against them (152nd in the country).
On the ground, they’re yielding 130.3 rushing yards, ranking them 66th in college football.
Rice Owls vs. Tulsa Golden Hurricane NCAA Football Betting Trends
- The Owls are 3-2 in their last five games as an underdog.
- Conversely, the Golden Hurricane are 1-4 ATS in their last five games as a favorite.
- Also, the Owls are 4-6 ATS in their last ten road games.
- On the other side, the Golden Hurricane have gone 5-4-1 across their last ten home games.
- Over the Owls’ last 3 road games, the over/under record is 2-1.
- The Golden Hurricane’s have an over/under record of 0-3 in their last 3 games at home.
Rice vs. Tulsa Line Movement
| Open-ML | Live-ML | Open-Spread | Live-Spread | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Owls | +105 | +128 | +2.5 | +3 |
| Golden Hurricane | -127 | -156 | -2.5 | -3 |
4* Free Week 8 NCAA Betting Prediction: Rice +3
Turnovers in the passing game have been a concern for Tulsa this season. In this away underdog scenario, I like Rice to cover the spread at +3.
They’re 4-2 ATS in their last 6 games.
I have the total for this matchup coming in at 71. It’s my favorite bet.
Considering Rice’s defensive challenges and the favorable offensive matchup against Tulsa’s shaky pass defense, expect a high-scoring game this Thursday night.
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Rice’s last 7 games when playing on the road against Tulsa, and the total has gone OVER in 9 of Tulsa’s last 12 games against Rice.
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