The Rice Owls (2-1) and the South Florida Bulls (1-2) will meet in a matchup of AAC teams on Saturday, September 23, 2023 at Raymond James Stadium. The betting information foretells a close game, with the Owls favored by 2.5 points. The over/under is set at 57 in the contest.
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Rice vs. South Florida Odds
| Favorite | Spread | Favorite Spread Odds | Underdog Spread Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rice | -2.5 | -110 | -110 | 57 | -110 | -110 |
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Computer Pick
| ATS | Total | Score prediction |
|---|---|---|
| South Florida (+2.5) | Under (57) | South Florida 28 Rice 26 |
Predictions are calculated by a data-driven algorithm (raw power score) that ranks head-to-head matchup results within a closed network of games. Prediction confidence is determined by the delta between each team’s raw power score.
Team Stat Comparison
| Rice | South Florida | |
|---|---|---|
| Off. Points per Game (Rank) | 37.3 (45) | 21.7 (106) |
| Def. Points per Game (Rank) | 28.3 (87) | 27.3 (84) |
| Turnovers Allowed (Rank) | 5 (77) | 5 (77) |
| Turnovers Forced (Rank) | 3 (84) | 6 (23) |
Rice vs. South Florida Betting Insights
Rice Stats and Trends
- Rice has won three games against the spread this season, while failing to cover zero times.
- The Owls have covered the spread when playing as at least 2.5-point favorites in their only opportunity this season.
- So far this season, two Rice games have hit the over.
- In two games this season, the Owls and their opponents have combined to put up more than 57 points.
- The average total in Rice’s matchups this year is 56.5, 0.5 fewer points than this game’s over/under.
South Florida Stats and Trends
- South Florida has won one game against the spread this season.
- The Bulls have covered the spread once this year (1-1 ATS) when playing as at least 2.5-point underdogs.
- South Florida has yet to hit the over in any game this season.
- The Bulls have combined with their opponent to score more than 57 points just twice this season.
- USF’s matchups this season have a 65.3-point average over/under, 8.3 more points than this game’s total.
Rice Players to Watch
- This year, JT Daniels has put up 805 passing yards (268.3 yards per game) while going 53-for-85 (62.4% completion percentage) and throwing eight touchdowns and three interceptions.
- Dean Connors has run for a team-leading 137 yards on 24 carries (45.7 yards per game) while scoring one touchdown. He also averages 32 receiving yards per game, grabbing 10 passes for 96 yards.
- So far this year Juma Otoviano has rushed for 53 yards on 26 carries (17.7 ypg). Otoviano also figures in the passing game, catching two passes for 48 yards (16 ypg).
- Luke McCaffrey has 11 catches and paces his team with 171 receiving yards (57 ypg) while scoring four touchdowns.
- Braylen Walker has added seven catches for 151 yards and two touchdowns this year. He puts up 50.3 receiving yards per game.
- Kobie Campbell is averaging 34.3 yards per game, racking up four receptions for 103 yards and one touchdown.
South Florida Players to Watch
- This year, Byrum Brown has collected 450 passing yards (150 yards per game) while going 49-for-96 (51% completion percentage) and throwing four touchdowns and three interceptions. He has tacked on 275 rushing yards on 65 carries with four touchdowns, averaging 91.7 yards per game.
- Nay’Quan Wright has 210 yards on 41 carries (70 ypg).
- Sean Atkins has 16 catches, leading his team with 142 yards (47.3 ypg) this season.
- Khafre Brown has added six receptions for 109 yards and two touchdowns.
- This season Naiem Simmons is averaging 28.3 yards per game, with seven catches for 85 yards and one touchdown.
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