Memphis vs Rice Prediction, Picks & Odds | 31 Oct 2025
College Football Betting Preview: Memphis vs Rice
Memphis face off against Rice in this NCAAF matchup at Rice Stadium, with kickoff scheduled for 19:00 on Friday 31 October. Our betting preview features expert predictions, picks, the latest betting odds and H2H stats.
Memphis Could Make it a One-Sided Affair
Go for the favorites on the spread in order to get the best value. Memphis should be able to cover a line of -13.5 at odds of -120 when they take on Rice.
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Memphis 27-20 Winners When Teams Last Met
Memphis Tigers won their previous game which was at home. It was a 34-31 triumph at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium against South Florida.
Rice Owls last game saw them claim a 37-34 home win over UConn Huskies at Rice Stadium.
Head-to-Head Statistics
Memphis triumphed 27-20 when they last played Rice. This head-to-head was played at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium.
Quarterbacks
Brendon Lewis
Chase Jenkins
Memphis vs Rice Prediction & Picks
Our expert Memphis vs Rice tips include betting advice on all fronts — from a main match prediction and player prop guidance to a correct score selection and a ready-made bet builder.
Game Prediction
There are odds of -120 that Memphis will cover the -13.5 spread in this college football matchup. We're confident this is a good betting line for a pick where there should be lots of value available.
The CFB handicappers at Sportsgambler.com stay on top of injuries and team form that could impact the outcome. We also leave no stone unturned when analyzing the latest stats to support every prediction.
Key Memphis vs Rice stats:
Memphis -13.5 Probability
According to the best betting apps, our pick has a 54.6% chance of winning. After careful examination, our experts have this probability close to 60%. That means we are regarding it as a value wager.
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Best Bet
Memphis -13.5 @ -120
Player Prop Picks
You can back Brendon Lewis (Memphis) at -114 to rack up over 219.5 passing yards. With confidence, we can back him to cover the generous QB Passing Yards line, as all the signs point to him reaching the expected total.
Greg Desrosiers Jr. (Rice) is available at -114 to surpass 64.5 rushing yards. We feel confident that he’ll cover the Player Rushing Yards line, which looks generous.
Same Game Parlay Picks
Our same game parlay pick is Memphis -13.5 on the spread, Over 48.5 and Brendon Lewis (Memphis) to have Over 219.5 passing yards.
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Correct Score Prediction
35
-
17
Rice
We’re going for Memphis to claim a 35-17 victory and the good news is that there are huge odds for this outcome. A small stake can return a potentially large amount.
Memphis vs Rice Odds
The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the betting predictions and bet builder tips.
Memphis Big Favorites to Win
According to the Moneyline betting odds, Memphis are red-hot -667 favorites with the sportsbooks and that means a 87% chance of winning this college game. If you’re looking for an alternative angle, Rice are trading at +480.
13.5 is the spread and 48.5 is the total points line. Football bettors regularly enjoy the opportunity to wager on the Totals. If you want to back Over 48.5, it’s -110.
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Player Odds
Receiving Yards
Rushing Yards
Passing Yards
Rice Have Collected Six Wins in Past Ten Home Games
Rice own a 6-4 mark in their past 10 home games, averaging 29.60 points scored and 24.00 points allowed.
Memphis have gone 7-3 across their last 10 games away from home, averaging 34.20 points scored and 25.60 points allowed.
| Last 10 Games | W-L | P | PF | PA | O48.5 | U48.5 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Rice Home Stats |
6-4 | 53.60 | 29.60 | 24.00 | 5 | 5 | |
 Memphis Away Stats |
7-3 | 59.80 | 34.20 | 25.60 | 7 | 3 | |
- W-L = Wins-Losses
- P = Avg. Points
- PF = Avg. Points For
- PA = Avg. Points Against
- O48.5 = Games Over 48.5 Points
- U48.5 = Games Under 48.5 Points
Last 5 & H2H
Latest regular season and playoff games stats.
Memphis Tigers Stats
Rice Owls Stats
- 9 wins and 1 defeat in the last 10 games
- 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
- -13.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 games
- -13.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 games on the road
- +13.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 7 of the last 10 games
- +13.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 8 of the last 10 home games
- Game Totals: An average of 59.70 pts in the previous 10 games
- Game Totals on the Road: An average of 59.80 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
- Over 48.5: Covered in 9 of the previous 10 games
- Over 48.5 on the Road: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 games on the road
- Team Totals: Have scored an average of 37.70 pts and allowed 22.00 pts in the last 10 games
- Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 34.20 pts and allowed 25.60 pts in the last 10 games on the road
- Game Totals: An average of 51.40 pts in the previous 10 games
- Game Totals at Home: An average of 53.60 pts in the previous 10 home games
- Over 48.5: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
- Over 48.5 at Home: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 home games
- Team Totals: Have scored an average of 22.20 pts and allowed 29.20 pts in the last 10 games
- Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 29.60 pts and allowed 24.00 pts in the last 10 home games
NCAAF Standings Select Season
| American Athletic | W | L | PF | PA | N. Pts | Home | Away | Strk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Navy
|
7 | 0 | 261 | 161 | 100 | 5-0 | 2-0 | 7W |
|
Memphis
|
7 | 1 | 301 | 159 | 142 | 4-0 | 3-1 | 1W |
North Texas
|
7 | 1 | 369 | 200 | 169 | 4-1 | 3-0 | 2W |
Tulane
|
6 | 1 | 181 | 156 | 25 | 4-0 | 2-1 | 3W |
South Florida
|
6 | 2 | 323 | 195 | 128 | 4-0 | 2-2 | 1L |
Temple
|
5 | 3 | 269 | 208 | 61 | 2-2 | 3-1 | 2W |
East Carolina
|
4 | 3 | 212 | 120 | 92 | 3-1 | 1-2 | 1W |
|
Rice
|
4 | 4 | 173 | 224 | -51 | 2-2 | 2-2 | 1W |
Army
|
3 | 4 | 167 | 168 | -1 | 1-2 | 2-2 | 1L |
UTSA
|
3 | 4 | 224 | 216 | 8 | 2-1 | 1-3 | 1L |
UAB
|
3 | 4 | 208 | 272 | -64 | 3-1 | 0-3 | 1W |
Florida Atlantic
|
3 | 5 | 242 | 290 | -48 | 2-1 | 1-4 | 2L |
Tulsa
|
2 | 6 | 176 | 237 | -61 | 1-3 | 1-3 | 4L |
Charlotte
|
1 | 7 | 140 | 298 | -158 | 1-5 | 0-2 | 5L |
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