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2023 NCAAF Handicapping Analysis: Week 6
(0-5) UConn Huskies vs. Rice Owls (3-2)
Date: Saturday, October 7th
Time: 5:00 ET
Venue: Rice Stadium
NCAA Week 6 ATS Betting Lines: (BET NOW!) UConn +9.5 | Rice -9.5
Week 6 CFB Moneyline Odds: UConn +271 | Rice -352
College Football Betting Total: O/U 49.5
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This Saturday at 5:00 PM Eastern Time, the UConn Huskies (0-5) are taking on the Rice Owls (3-2). It’s Game Day on Saturday, October 7, 2023, and you can catch the action on ESPN+. The game will be played at Rice Stadium in Houston, Texas.
The betting odds are UConn +9.5 and Rice -9.5. If you’re into moneyline odds, UConn is at +271, while Rice is at -352. The total points for this college football game are set at 49.5. Don’t miss out on this exciting matchup!
The previous three head-head to matchups have gone in favor of UConn with a record of 2-1. UConn and Rice did not play last season. The over/under record in these games was 2-1 with the teams averaging 56 points per game combined.
UConn went 2-1 vs. the spread.
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UConn Huskies
Most recently, UConn took on Utah State, falling by a score of 34-33. UConn lost the game despite leading by seven after the first-quarter.
UConn has not covered the spread so far this season. As the underdog, they are 0-0-1 and 0-4 when favored. The team has an average scoring margin of -14.6 points per contest.
This season, UConn has posted an over/under record of 2-3 through five games. On average their games have combined for 48.6 points.
UConn Huskies Stats
The Huskies come into their matchup vs. Rice 36th in college football at 179 rushing attempts per game. This has translated to an average of 138 rushing yards per game, placing them 82nd nationally.
Additionally, they’ve been airing it out 31.6 times each game, accumulating an average of 185.6 passing yards. In terms of scoring, they stand 76th, with 17 points per game.
The Huskies defense faces off against Rice with six sacks and are 1st in QB hurries.
When it comes to points allowed, they’re giving up 31.6 points per game which is 101st in the nation. Against the pass, they’re 96th in the NCAA, allowing 229.2 passing yards per game. UConn’s run defense is yielding 142.8 rushing yards per contest.
In the passing game, the Huskies threw the ball 32 times for 255 and two scores against Utah State.
On the ground, they averaged 4.8 yards per carry and finished with two rushing touchdowns
Rice Owls
Rice heads into this week’s matchup vs. UConn after beating East Carolina 24-17 in their most recent game.
So far Rice has been favored one time and been the underdog in two games. They head into this week’s game without an ATS win at 0-3.
Over the course of five games, the average over/under line in Rice’s matchups has been 53.4 points. These games have had an average combined score of 61.8 points, leading to an OU record of 1-2.
Rice Owls Stats
The Owls’ offense is gearing up to take on UConn, with an average of 73 rushing yards per game and an 2 yards per attempt. In the college football rankings, they are currently in 119th place for rushing yards and 16th place for passing yards, accumulating an average of 307 yards per contest.
Rice’s overall scoring average is at 33 points per game, placing them 29th rank nationally.
Through the air, the Owls’ attempted 34 passes against East Carolina, gaining 240 yards and securing two scores. On the ground, they maintained an average of 1.8 yards per carry, resulting in one rushing touchdown.
This season, the Owls’ defense has yielded an average of 145.8 rushing yards, earning them a rank of 110th. Opponents have an average of 269 passing yards, with opposing quarterbacks attaining a passer rating of 94.4 when facing Rice.
They are currently 29th in points allowed in NCAA rankings.
UConn Huskies vs. Rice Owls NCAA Football Betting Trends
- The Huskies are 2-3 in their last five games as an underdog.
- Conversely, the Owls are 3-2 ATS in their last five games as a favorite.
- Also, the Huskies are 5-5 ATS in their last ten road games.
- On the other side, the Owls have gone 4-6 across their last ten home games.
- Over the Huskies’ last 3 road games, the over/under record is 1-2.
- The Owls’ have an over/under record of 2-1 in their last 3 games at home.
UConn vs. Rice Line Movement
| Open-ML | Live-ML | Open-Spread | Live-Spread | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Huskies | +310 | +271 | +10 | +9.5 |
| Owls | -400 | -352 | -10 | -9.5 |
4* Free Week 6 NCAA Betting Prediction: UConn +9.5
Rice has been dealing with turnovers in their passing game so far this year. My point spread pick is to take UConn to cover the spread at +9.5.
Rice are 5-15 SU in their last 20 games played in October, plus they’re 3-6 SU in their last 9 games.
My model has this one at 52 total points. Play OVER the total.
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