Rice vs UTSA Prediction, Picks & Odds | 11 Oct 2025

College Football Betting Preview: Rice vs Texas San Antonio Roadrunners

Rice face off against Texas San Antonio Roadrunners in this NCAAF Week 7 matchup at Alamodome, with kickoff scheduled for 19:30 on Saturday 11 October. Our betting preview features expert predictions, picks, the latest betting odds and H2H stats.

Expect Points in Rice at UTSA

There are odds of -110 about Over 47.5 points and this looks generous when Texas San Antonio Roadrunners face Rice. The bar might have been set too low in terms of total.

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UTSA Are 4 From 5 on the Head-to-Head

Rice Owls suffered a second consecutive defeat when losing 27-21 in their previous game. This was at home to Florida Atlantic Owls at Rice Stadium.

UTSA were beaten last game and this was on the road at Lincoln Financial Field. Temple Owls claimed a 27-21 win.

Head-to-Head Statistics

These two teams last met at Rice Stadium, with Rice claiming the win. Beating UTSA by a 29-27 scoreline. The previous 5 H2H meetings have involved UTSA winning four times.

Rice vs UTSA Prediction & Picks

Head into Rice vs UTSA with expert betting insights, including our main match prediction, best correct score pick and a value-driven bet builder. Dive into each section below for more.

Game Prediction

Over 47.5 points are expected be scored during this college football matchup, with this pick available at odds of -110 and this looks like a bet worth taking.

Our expert CFB handicappers study recent form and take injuries into account when assessing each matchup. Before delivering a verdict, we combine that insight with the latest stats to strengthen our analysis.

Key Rice vs UTSA stats:

• The 47.5 line has been covered in the last 8 UTSA games at home.
• The 47.5 line has been covered in 9 of the last 10 UTSA games.
• The 47.5 line has been covered in 18 of the last 20 UTSA games at home.
• The 47.5 line has been covered in the last 3 games between these teams.

Over 47.5 Probability

According to the best betting apps, our pick has a 52.4% chance of winning. However, our analysts think that the probability is close to 60% taking all factors into consideration. This college bet can therefore be backed with confidence.

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Correct Score Prediction

Rice 20 - 34 UTSA

Correct score betting might be tough to predict but there’s a tasty potential return if you get it right. We’ll try UTSA to achieve a 34-20 victory at massive odds.

Rice vs UTSA 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.

UTSA Win on the Cards According to the Books

Texas San Antonio have the shortest price to win this college game, with the sportsbooks giving them a 78% probability due to their -345 Moneyline betting odds. If you’re looking for an alternative angle, Rice are trading at +280.

The spread is calculated to be 9.5, while total points comes in at 48.5. There are many ways to wager on football including the Totals. If you want to wager Over 48.5, there are odds of -110.

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Moneyline

Rice

+280

UTSA

-345

Point Spread

Rice +9.5

-102

UTSA -9.5

-120

Total Points

Under 48.5

-110

Over 48.5

-110

Player Props & Micro Betting

There is regularly value to be found from betting the quarterback and player props with the best online gambling sites. You can find lots of ways to back for or against a specific player lining up for one of the two teams.

There are lots of exciting college football micro betting lines that are created and they are available in-game. Among them are whether a field goal will be scored and you simply bet whether the player will make it or miss.

UTSA Hold Nine Wins From Last Ten at Home

UTSA have nine wins and one loss in the last 10 games at home, averaging 43.10 points on offense and surrendering 23.60 on defense.

Rice own a 3-7 mark in their past 10 games on the road, scoring 15.80 points per contest and conceding 23.50.

In their last matchup at Alamodome, UTSA came out on top 34-14 against Rice. Looking at the past 3 head-to-head meetings at Alamodome, UTSA have taken every win.

Last 10 Games		W-L	P	PF	PA	O47.5	U47.5
UTSA Home Stats		9-1	66.70	43.10	23.60	9	1
Rice Away Stats		3-7	39.30	15.80	23.50	2	8

• W-L = Wins-Losses
• P = Avg. Points
• PF = Avg. Points For
• PA = Avg. Points Against
• O47.5 = Games Over 47.5 Points
• U47.5 = Games Under 47.5 Points

Last 5 & H2H

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Rice Owls Stats

UTSA Stats

Moneyline

• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games
• 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games
• 9 wins and 1 defeat in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• +10.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 8 of the last 10 games
• +10.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• -10.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 games
• -10.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 8 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 45.00 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 39.30 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 47.5: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games
• Over 47.5 on the Road: Covered in 2 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 21.60 pts and allowed 23.40 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 15.80 pts and allowed 23.50 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 63.90 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 66.70 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 47.5: Covered in 9 of the previous 10 games
• Over 47.5 at Home: Covered in 9 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 35.70 pts and allowed 28.20 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 43.10 pts and allowed 23.60 pts in the last 10 home games

NCAAF Standings Select Season 2025/20262024/20252023/20242022/20232021/20222020/20212019/2020

American Athletic	W	L	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Memphis	6	0	243	97	146	3-0	3-0	6W
Navy	5	0	187	98	89	4-0	1-0	5W
North Texas	5	0	224	100	124	3-0	2-0	5W
Tulane	5	1	157	139	18	3-0	2-1	2W
South Florida	4	1	181	112	69	3-0	1-1	2W
Temple	3	2	151	125	26	2-1	1-1	1W
East Carolina	3	3	171	93	78	2-1	1-2	1L
Rice	3	3	123	129	-6	1-2	2-1	2L
Army	2	3	126	137	-11	0-2	2-1	1W
Florida Atlantic	2	3	144	167	-23	1-1	1-2	1W
UTSA	2	3	146	148	-2	1-1	1-2	1L
UAB	2	3	144	195	-51	2-1	0-2	2L
Tulsa	2	4	112	158	-46	1-2	1-2	2L
Charlotte	1	4	99	171	-72	1-3	0-1	2L