UConn vs Rice Prediction, Picks & Odds | 25 Oct 2025

College Football Betting Preview: UConn vs Rice

UConn square off against Rice in this NCAAF Week 9 battle at Rice Stadium, with kickoff scheduled for 15:00 on Saturday 25 October. Our betting preview features expert predictions, picks, the latest betting odds and H2H stats.

Over 48.5 Has to Be The Way Forward

The total line looks to be on the low side at 48.5. There’s a strong chance that Rice and UConn will conspire to go above the line and we’re backing Over at -120.

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17-10 Victory for UConn in Pair’s Last Battle

UConn Huskies won their previous game 38-23. This road victory at Alumni Stadium against Boston College Eagles was their fourth on the spin.

Rice Owls lost on the road in their last game, making it three straight defeats. UTSA won 61-13 at Alamodome.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The last matchup between UConn and Rice saw the former win. It was a 17-10 scoreline at Rentschler Field.

UConn vs Rice Prediction & Picks

Our UConn vs Rice betting guide delivers expert insight, including a main match pick, our correct score angle and bet builder recommendations. Dive into each section below for more.

Game Prediction

The Overs is sticking out like a sore thumb considering the line for this college football showdown is set at 48.5. We’re expecting a bigger total and -120 is available.

Recent form is always part of the equation and we combine it with team news as soon as it’s available. To deliver expert predictions, our college football handicappers also analyze the latest stats to ensure we’re working with the best information possible.

Key UConn vs Rice stats:

• The 48.5 line has been covered in 4 of the last 5 UConn games.
• The 48.5 line has been covered in 5 of the last 7 UConn games this season.
• The 48.5 line has been covered in the last 2 UConn games.
• The 48.5 line has been covered in 12 of the last 20 Rice games at home.

Over 48.5 Probability

The top betting apps make it a 54.6% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. Taking all factors into consideration, our analysts think there’s a stronger chance of success and estimate the probability to be closer to 60%. This college bet can therefore be backed with confidence.

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Correct Score Prediction

UConn 35 - 17 Rice

You don’t need a big stake to enjoy a massive return by getting this correct score right. We’re going for the Huskies to achieve a 35-17 win and hopefully this goes close.

UConn 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.

UConn Big Favorites to Win

According to the Moneyline betting odds, UConn are red-hot -417 favorites with the sportsbooks and that means a 81% chance of winning this college game. At +330, Rice are regarded as having a lower probability of winning.

10.5 is where the spread lies, with total points being 48.5 right now. Football bettors regularly enjoy the opportunity to wager on the Totals. If you’re going for Over 48.5, then the odds are -120.

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Moneyline

UConn

-417

Rice

+330

Point Spread

UConn -10.5

-110

Rice +10.5

-110

Total Points

Under 48.5

-102

Over 48.5

-120

Player Props & Micro Betting

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Rice With Five Wins in Previous Ten Home Games

Rice are 5-5 in their last 10 home games, averaging 28.00 points scored and 25.10 points allowed.

UConn have gone 5-5 across their last 10 road games, posting 27.60 points per contest while yielding 29.70.

UConn beat Rice 38-31 in their most recent meeting at Rice Stadium.

Last 10 Games		W-L	P	PF	PA	O48.5	U48.5
Rice Home Stats		5-5	53.10	28.00	25.10	5	5
UConn Away Stats		5-5	57.30	27.60	29.70	6	4

• 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.

UConn Stats

Rice Owls Stats

Moneyline

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

Moneyline

• 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games
• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• -10.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 games
• -10.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 2 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• +10.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 7 of the last 10 games
• +10.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 7 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 60.40 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 57.30 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 48.5: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 games
• Over 48.5 on the Road: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 35.80 pts and allowed 24.60 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 27.60 pts and allowed 29.70 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 49.00 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 53.10 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 48.5: Covered in 4 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 20.50 pts and allowed 28.50 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 28.00 pts and allowed 25.10 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
Navy	6	0	219	129	90	4-0	2-0	6W
Memphis	6	1	267	128	139	3-0	3-1	1L
North Texas	6	1	315	180	135	4-1	2-0	1W
South Florida	6	1	292	161	131	4-0	2-1	4W
Tulane	6	1	181	156	25	4-0	2-1	3W
East Carolina	4	3	212	120	92	3-1	1-2	1W
Temple	4	3	231	171	60	2-2	2-1	1W
Army	3	4	167	168	-1	1-2	2-2	1L
Florida Atlantic	3	4	210	248	-38	2-1	1-3	1L
Rice	3	4	136	190	-54	1-2	2-2	3L
UTSA	3	4	224	216	8	2-1	1-3	1L
UAB	3	4	208	272	-64	3-1	0-3	1W
Tulsa	2	5	139	199	-60	1-2	1-3	3L
Charlotte	1	6	120	244	-124	1-4	0-2	4L

Independents I-A	W	L	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
UConn	5	2	260	159	101	3-0	2-2	4W
Notre Dame	5	2	274	149	125	4-1	1-1	5W