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2023 NCAAF Handicapping Analysis: Servpro First Responder Bowl
(7-5) Texas State Bobcats vs. Rice Owls (6-6)
2023 Servpro First Responder Bowl
Date: Tuesday, December 26th
Time: 5:30 ET
Venue: Gerald J. Ford Stadium, Dallas, TX
Servpro First Responder Bowl ATS Betting Lines: (BET NOW!) Texas State -5 | Rice +5
Servpro First Responder Bowl CFB Moneyline Odds: Texas State -194 | Rice +155
College Football Betting Total: O/U 61
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Texas State and Rice did not have any head-to-head matchups last season.
This will be matchup number 5 between the two Texas schools however. Each team has won 2 and lost 2.
Their last two matchups were in the 80’s. 9/26/87 in Houston, a 38-28 Rice win. Then before that on 9/27/86, also in Houston, a 31-6 Texas State victory.
Before those games in the 80’s you have to go back to the 20’s.
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Texas State Bobcats
Texas State most recently played against South Alabama and won by a score of 52-44.
So far, Texas State has been favored seven times and the underdog in five games.
This has led to an ATS record of 6-6 and an average scoring differential of +2.2.
This season, Texas State holds an over/under record of 5-6-1. On average, their games have produced a combined total of 69.8 points, with the typical over/under line set at 61 points.
Texas State Bobcats Stats
On the offensive side, Texas State has averaged 36 points per game this season. This figure has them 20th in the NCAA. Their passing game, averaging 280.8 passing yards, is ranked 28th nationally.
In terms of rushing, they’re 25th in rushing yards with an average of 481 rushing attempts per contest this season.
The Bobcats’ defense has allowed 158.8 rushing yards per game this season, ranking 118th. Opponents are averaging 256.4 passing yards, and opposing quarterbacks hold a passer rating of 103.4 against Texas State.
They currently rank 12th in points allowed in the NCAA.
The Bobcats’ ended with 28 pass attempts vs South Alabama, racking up 368 yards and three scores.
In the rushing department, they averaged 3.2 yards per carry, resulting in two rushing touchdowns.
Their man at QB you ask? TJ Finley. Finley, who used to play for Auburn, led the Bobcats’ offense to score 36 points per game. He threw for 3,287 yards, with 24 touchdowns and eight interceptions.
Rice Owls
Rice most recently took down Florida Atlantic by a score of 24-21. The Owls went into the 4th quarter of this game leading by 10.
Heading into this week’s matchup with Texas State, the Owls have been favored in four games and the underdog in five.
Their ATS mark coming into the game is 6-3-1.
In 12 games played, the average over/under line for Rice’s games has been set at 52.8 points. These contests have seen an average combined score of 56.9 points, resulting in an OU record of 4-6.
Rice Owls Stats
The Owls’ heads into the game, averaging 113.8 rushing yards per game and 3 yards per attempt.
Overall, they’re 111th in rushing yards and 111th in passing yards at 264.2 yards per contest. Rice is averaging 30.2 points per game, which is 45th in the nation.
In the game against Florida Atlantic, the Owls’ offense generated 468 yards of offense, with 214 coming from rushing plays and 254 from passing plays.
On third down, they converted 6 out of 12 attempts and threw three touchdowns in total.
Rice’s defense is ranked 129th in passing yards allowed per game as they prepare for this matchup. Opponents have attempted an average of 29.1 passing attempts against the Owls.
They have given up 26.7 points per game so far, placing them 102nd in college football. In the NCAA’s rush defense category, they are 91st.
Rice University secured its place in the postseason with impressive victories over Charlotte and FAU to secure back-to-back bowl invitations, marking only the third instance of such an achievement in the school’s history.
This achievement is particularly notable because it hasn’t happened since Rice’s participation in the Armed Forces, Liberty, and Hawaii Bowls during the years 2012-2014.
Texas State Bobcats vs. Rice Owls NCAA Football Betting Trends
- The Bobcats are 2-3 in their last five games as a favorite.
- Conversely, the Owls are 4-1 ATS in their last five games as an underdog.
- Also, the Bobcats are 5-5 ATS in their last ten road games.
- On the other side, the Owls have gone 5-5 across their last ten home games.
- Over the Bobcats’ last 3 road games, the over/under record is 1-2.
- The Owls’ have an over/under record of 0-3 in their last 3 games at home.
Texas State vs. Rice Line Movement
Open-ML | Live-ML | Open-Spread | Live-Spread | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Bobcats | -225 | -194 | -5.5 | -5 |
Owls | +180 | +155 | +5.5 | +5 |
4* Free 2023 Servpro First Responder Bowl NCAA Betting Prediction: Texas State -5
There are numerous reasons to admire this resilient Texas State team. The university is brimming with pride as they embark on their inaugural bowl appearance after 12 years in the FBS.
Coach Kinne’s remarkable efforts have even earned him a contract extension, putting this team firmly on the college football map. Additionally, they’ve equaled the program’s record for most wins in a single FBS season.
As they prepare for this bowl game, they’re clearly a squad fueled by determination and motivation.If you’re looking to stick to the moneyline in this matchup, my pick bet is on Texas State to pick up the win over Rice.
How I see it, this is a safe bet, given I also see Texas State going on to cover the spread.
FACT: The Bobcats are 8-2 SU in their last 10 games when playing as the favourite.
They come in with a stronger passing game than Rice, which gives them the edge. I’m going with Texas State at -5 for this game.
Up to this point in the season, Texas State games have an average of 69.8 points scored. Considering the over/under line at 61, I’m going with the over.
The total has gone OVER in every one of Rice’s last 5 games against an opponent from the Sun Belt conference.
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Texas State Bobcats vs. Rice Owls NCAA Betting Tweet Of The Day
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