Western Michigan vs Rice Prediction, Picks & Odds | 19 Sep 2026
College Football Betting Preview: Western Michigan vs Rice
Western Michigan square off against Rice at Rice Stadium, with kickoff scheduled for 19:00 on Saturday, September 19.
Back Western Michigan against the spread, with a generous betting line of -9.5 that they have the edge over Rice. There are odds of -110 that are currently on offer for this value pick.
Western Michigan Broncos won their previous game, beating Monmouth Hawks at home. It was a 49-14 win at Waldo Stadium.
Rice Owls were defeated in their last game. On the road, they suffered a 52-0 reverse against Notre Dame Fighting Irish at Notre Dame Stadium.
Western Michigan vs Rice Prediction & Picks
Get fully prepped for Western Michigan vs Rice with our betting guide, featuring our expert match pick, predicted scoreline and a value-focused bet builder. Read on for the full breakdown.
Game Prediction
There’s a case for backing Western Michigan against the spread in this college football battle. The line looks attractive considering you can get odds of -110 when it comes to the favorites at -9.5.
It’s important to know which players are unavailable for the upcoming action along with the current form of each team. If you're after stats, you're in the right place because they form the foundation of our CFB predictions.
Key Western Michigan vs Rice stats:
WMU -9.5 Probability
The top betting apps are suggesting that our pick has a 52.4% chance of delivering a return. However, we have this figure at close to 60% based on our in-depth research. That means we’re regarding it as a value bet.
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Same Game Parlay Picks
Get in the game with a same game parlay. Our picks are Western Michigan to cover the -9.5 spread, Over 43.5 on the total and the First Half to be highest-scoring.
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Correct Score Prediction
31
-
20
Rice
There’s the chance to land massive odds when it comes to a Western Michigan correct score win. We’ll try a 31-20 victory in their favor and this should be in the right ball park.
Western Michigan vs Rice Odds
The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.
You might not get rich backing Western Michigan at -417. However, the sportsbooks’ betting odds imply a 81% chance of winning this college game. If you’re looking for an alternative angle, Rice are trading at +315.
9.5 is where the spread lies, with total points being 43.5 right now. Football fans love the chance to get an alternative angle by going for a Total wager. There’s the chance to back Under 43.5 at -106.
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Rice Have Six Wins in Their Last Ten Home Games
Rice have a 6-4 record in their last 10 home games, averaging 25.70 points on offense and surrendering 26.50 on defense.
Western Michigan own a 4-6 mark in their past 10 games away from home, scoring 19.70 points per contest and conceding 23.10.
| Last 10 Games | W-L | P | PF | PA | O43.5 | U43.5 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Rice Home Stats |
6-4 | 52.20 | 25.70 | 26.50 | 7 | 3 | |
 Western Michigan Away Stats |
4-6 | 42.80 | 19.70 | 23.10 | 4 | 6 | |
- W-L = Wins-Losses
- P = Avg. Points
- PF = Avg. Points For
- PA = Avg. Points Against
- O43.5 = Games Over 43.5 Points
- U43.5 = Games Under 43.5 Points
Latest regular season and playoff games stats.
Western Michigan Broncos Stats
Rice Owls Stats
- 8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 games
- 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
- -9.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 games
- -9.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 3 of the last 10 games on the road
- +9.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 games
- +9.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 7 of the last 10 home games
- Game Totals: An average of 43.70 pts in the previous 10 games
- Game Totals on the Road: An average of 42.80 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
- Over 43.5: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
- Over 43.5 on the Road: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games on the road
- Team Totals: Have scored an average of 29.10 pts and allowed 14.60 pts in the last 10 games
- Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 19.70 pts and allowed 23.10 pts in the last 10 games on the road
- Game Totals: An average of 55.80 pts in the previous 10 games
- Game Totals at Home: An average of 52.20 pts in the previous 10 home games
- Over 43.5: Covered in 8 of the previous 10 games
- Over 43.5 at Home: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 home games
- Team Totals: Have scored an average of 17.70 pts and allowed 38.10 pts in the last 10 games
- Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 25.70 pts and allowed 26.50 pts in the last 10 home games
| American Athletic | W | L | PF | PA | N. Pts | Home | Away | Strk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
South Florida
|
2 | 0 | 47 | 33 | 14 | 1-0 | 1-0 | 2W |
Florida Atlantic
|
1 | 1 | 59 | 96 | -37 | 1-0 | 0-1 | 1W |
UTSA
|
2 | 0 | 76 | 42 | 34 | 1-0 | 1-0 | 2W |
Tulsa
|
2 | 0 | 47 | 27 | 20 | 1-0 | 1-0 | 2W |
Memphis
|
2 | 1 | 89 | 83 | 6 | 1-0 | 1-1 | 1L |
North Texas
|
1 | 1 | 60 | 58 | 2 | 1-0 | 0-1 | 1W |
|
Rice
|
1 | 1 | 31 | 55 | -24 | 1-0 | 0-1 | 1L |
Temple
|
1 | 1 | 47 | 41 | 6 | 1-1 | 0-0 | 1L |
Tulane
|
1 | 1 | 31 | 41 | -10 | 1-0 | 0-1 | 1W |
UAB
|
1 | 1 | 49 | 62 | -13 | 1-0 | 0-1 | 1W |
Charlotte
|
0 | 2 | 50 | 84 | -34 | 0-1 | 0-1 | 2L |
East Carolina
|
0 | 2 | 34 | 75 | -41 | 0-1 | 0-1 | 2L |
Army
|
1 | 1 | 83 | 31 | 52 | 1-1 | 0-0 | 1L |
Navy
|
1 | 1 | 72 | 53 | 19 | 1-0 | 0-1 | 1L |
| Mid-American | W | L | PF | PA | N. Pts | Home | Away | Strk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Eastern Michigan
|
1 | 2 | 56 | 79 | -23 | 1-1 | 0-1 | 2L |
UMass
|
2 | 0 | 74 | 31 | 43 | 1-0 | 1-0 | 2W |
Akron
|
1 | 1 | 61 | 48 | 13 | 1-0 | 0-1 | 1W |
Ball State
|
1 | 1 | 44 | 73 | -29 | 1-0 | 0-1 | 1W |
Buffalo
|
1 | 1 | 41 | 50 | -9 | 1-0 | 0-1 | 1L |
Central Michigan
|
1 | 1 | 20 | 48 | -28 | 1-0 | 0-1 | 1W |
Kent State
|
1 | 1 | 36 | 72 | -36 | 1-0 | 0-1 | 1W |
Miami (OH)
|
1 | 1 | 59 | 66 | -7 | 1-0 | 0-1 | 1W |
Ohio
|
1 | 1 | 50 | 76 | -26 | 1-0 | 0-1 | 1W |
Toledo
|
1 | 1 | 83 | 40 | 43 | 1-0 | 0-1 | 1W |
|
Western Michigan
|
1 | 1 | 61 | 27 | 34 | 1-0 | 0-1 | 1W |
Bowling Green
|
0 | 2 | 20 | 76 | -56 | 0-1 | 0-1 | 2L |
Sacramento State
|
1 | 2 | 72 | 77 | -5 | 1-0 | 0-2 | 1L |
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