Roadrunners vs. Owls
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October 12, 2024

The UTSA Roadrunners (2-3) will take on the Rice Owls (1-4) on October 12, 2024, at Rice Stadium in Houston, Texas. UTSA is favored by 5.5 points, and the game is expected to be close given that both teams have struggled recently. UTSA is looking to bounce back after a loss, while Rice hopes to turn around their tough season.

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GAME INFO

Date: Oct 12, 2024

Start Time: 7:00 PM EST​

Venue: Rice Stadium​

Owls Record: (1-4)

Roadrunners Record: (2-3)

OPENING ODDS

UTSA Moneyline: -193

RICE Moneyline: +161

UTSA Spread: -4.5

RICE Spread: +4.5

Over/Under: 47.5

UTSA
Betting Trends

  • UTSA is 1-4 against the spread (ATS) this season. They have particularly struggled to cover in games against conference opponents and have failed to do so in four of their last five matchups.

RICE
Betting Trends

  • Rice is also 1-4 ATS this season and has had difficulties maintaining competitiveness in games against stronger teams. They have only managed to cover the spread in one of their last four home games

MATCHUP TRENDS

  • Both UTSA and Rice have been weak against the spread this season, with UTSA failing to cover in four of their last five games and Rice matching that record. Interestingly, in their head-to-head matchups over the past three seasons, the underdog has covered the spread in four of the last five meetings.

UTSA vs. RICE
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  • Remi's searched hard and is crunching tons of data, but hasn't found a good Prop Bet yet for this game.

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UTSA vs Rice AI Prediction:
Free CFB Betting Insights for 10/12/24

The UTSA Roadrunners will face off against the Rice Owls in a crucial American Athletic Conference matchup. With both teams struggling to gain traction this season, this game presents a significant opportunity for each to right the ship and build momentum heading into the second half of the season. UTSA is coming off a disappointing 30-20 loss to East Carolina, where the Roadrunners saw a halftime lead slip away due to costly turnovers and a lack of execution in the second half. Quarterback Owen McCown has been a bright spot for UTSA, throwing for over 1,000 yards on the season, but his three interceptions last week were a key factor in the defeat. Rice, meanwhile, enters the game at 1-4 after a narrow 21-20 loss to Charlotte, where they blew a 10-0 halftime lead. Quarterback EJ Warner has shown potential, passing for over 250 yards in the game and displaying good chemistry with his receivers. However, the Owls’ inability to sustain drives in the second half has been a recurring issue.

Running back Dean Connors has been a consistent performer, rushing for over 120 yards against Charlotte, and will need to be a focal point for Rice to have success against a UTSA defense that has been vulnerable against the run. For UTSA, the key to victory will be limiting turnovers and establishing a rhythm early. If McCown can settle in and avoid costly mistakes, the Roadrunners should be able to move the ball effectively against a Rice defense that has given up an average of 28.4 points per game. Rice, on the other hand, will need to focus on controlling the clock and keeping UTSA’s offense off the field. If they can lean on their running game and prevent the game from becoming a shootout, the Owls have a chance to pull off the upset at home.

Roadrunners AI Preview

The UTSA Roadrunners come into this matchup at 2-3, with an up-and-down season that has been marred by inconsistency and turnovers. Quarterback Owen McCown has been the focal point of the offense, throwing for over 1,000 yards and eight touchdowns. However, his six interceptions have been a significant problem, derailing drives and putting the defense in difficult positions. UTSA’s ground game, led by Brandon High, has shown potential, but the Roadrunners have struggled to maintain balance, often becoming too reliant on McCown’s arm. Defensively, UTSA has been inconsistent, allowing 27.6 points per game. Their secondary has been exposed in key moments, and they have struggled to generate a consistent pass rush. Against Rice, the Roadrunners will need to tighten up their defense, particularly against the run. If they can contain Dean Connors and force Rice into passing situations, they should be able to create turnovers and give their offense short fields to work with. For UTSA, the formula for success will be limiting mistakes and executing their game plan without self-inflicted wounds.

The UTSA Roadrunners (2-3) will take on the Rice Owls (1-4) on October 12, 2024, at Rice Stadium in Houston, Texas. UTSA is favored by 5.5 points, and the game is expected to be close given that both teams have struggled recently. UTSA is looking to bounce back after a loss, while Rice hopes to turn around their tough season. UTSA vs Rice AI Prediction: Free CFB Betting Insights for Oct 12. Credit USA TODAY/IMAGN

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Owls AI Preview

The Rice Owls have had a difficult start to the 2024 season, sitting at 1-4 and struggling to find consistency on both sides of the ball. The Owls’ lone win came against Texas Southern, but since then, they have dropped three straight games, with each loss exposing weaknesses in both their offensive and defensive units. Quarterback EJ Warner has shown flashes of brilliance, throwing for over 900 yards this season, but his decision-making under pressure has been problematic, leading to costly turnovers. Defensively, the Owls have been unable to stop the run, allowing an average of 150 rushing yards per game. This vulnerability could be a significant issue against a UTSA team that will look to establish their ground game early. Rice’s best chance at success will be to control the tempo with Dean Connors, who has been a steady force in the backfield. If the Owls can establish the run and keep UTSA’s offense off the field, they have a shot at keeping the game close and potentially pulling off an upset.

Roadrunners vs. Owls FREE Prop Pick

Remi is pouring through tons of data on each team. In fact, anytime the Roadrunners and Owls play there’s always several intriguing observations to key in on. Not to mention games played at Rice Stadium in Oct can often follow normal, predictable betting trends.

Remi's searched hard and is crunching tons of data, but hasn't found a good Prop Bet yet for this game.

UTSA vs. Rice CFB AI Pick

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Remi, our AI sports algorithm, has been pouring over millions of data from every past game between the Roadrunners and Owls and using recursive machine learning and impressive AI to analyze the data to a single cover probability.

Oddly enough, we’ve seen the AI has been most fixated on the unproportionally assigned emphasis emotional bettors often put on coaching factors between a Roadrunners team going up against a possibly deflated Owls team. We’ve found the true game analytics appear to reflect a slight lean against one Vegas line in particular.

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