A pair of AAC teams meet when the Rice Owls (2-2) face off against the East Carolina Pirates (1-3) on Saturday, September 30, 2023 at Rice Stadium. The Owls are favored by 3.5 points. The over/under is 45.5 in the contest.
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Rice vs. East Carolina Odds
| Favorite | Spread | Favorite Spread Odds | Underdog Spread Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rice | -3.5 | -108 | -115 | 45.5 | -112 | -108 |
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Computer Pick
| ATS | Total | Score prediction |
|---|---|---|
| Rice (-3.5) | Over (45.5) | Rice 31 East Carolina 27 |
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 | East Carolina | |
|---|---|---|
| Off. Points per Game (Rank) | 35.3 (41) | 22.0 (105) |
| Def. Points per Game (Rank) | 31.8 (102) | 26.0 (76) |
| Turnovers Allowed (Rank) | 5 (47) | 7 (83) |
| Turnovers Forced (Rank) | 4 (95) | 8 (20) |
Rice vs. East Carolina Betting Insights
Rice Stats and Trends
- Rice has put together a 3-1-0 ATS record so far this year.
- The Owls have been favored by 3.5 points or more once this season, and covered the spread.
- In Rice’s four games this season, the combined scoring has gone over the point total three times.
- Every game the Owls have played this season has gone over 45.5 total points.
- Rice’s matchups this year have an average total of 56.6, 11.1 more points than this game’s over/under.
East Carolina Stats and Trends
- East Carolina has covered twice in four chances against the spread this year.
- The Pirates have been an underdog by 3.5 points or more two times this season, and covered the spread in one of those matchups.
- So far this season, two East Carolina games have gone over the point total.
- The Pirates have combined with their opponent to score more than 45.5 points only once this season.
- ECU has a 49.1-point average over/under in their matchups this season, 3.6 more points than this game’s point total.
Rice Players to Watch
- This year, JT Daniels has collected 1,237 passing yards (309.3 yards per game) while going 80-for-125 (64% completion percentage) and throwing 11 touchdowns and three interceptions.
- Dean Connors has ran for a team-leading 139 yards on 29 carries (34.8 yards per game) while scoring one touchdown. He also averages 48.5 receiving yards per game, grabbing 16 passes for 194 yards and two touchdowns.
- Juma Otoviano has run for 65 yards on 30 carries (16.3 yards per game) this year. He also has five catches for 64 yards (16.0 per game).
- Luke McCaffrey has racked up 20 receptions for 370 yards, best on his team, and four touchdowns. He averages 92.5 receiving yards per game.
- Braylen Walker has caught eight passes for 178 yards and two touchdowns, averaging 44.5 yards per game this year.
East Carolina Players to Watch
- This campaign, Alex Flinn has racked up 365 passing yards (91.3 yards per game) while connecting on 34 of 68 passes (50% completion percentage), with one touchdown and four interceptions.
- Mason Garcia has 32 attempts for a team-high 178 rushing yards (44.5 per game) and one touchdown.
- Rahjai Harris has 171 yards on 42 carries (42.8 ypg), with three rushing touchdowns.
- Jaylen Johnson has racked up 16 receptions for 178 yards, best on his team. He averages 44.5 receiving yards per game.
- Jsi Hatfield has tacked on nine catches for 128 yards this year. He puts up 32.0 receiving yards per game.
- Jhari Patterson has 75 receiving yards on nine receptions, averaging 18.8 yards per game.
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