South Florida Bulls vs Rice Owls
Bulls vs Owls Predictions, Odds and NCAAF Picks Saturday 11-30-2024
The South Florida Bulls (6-5) are the favorites -- expected to win by at least a field goal, but less than a touchdown (currently -5.5) -- against the Rice Owls (3-8) in a battle of two conference rivals. The matchup has an over/under of 54 points.
Last time out, the Bulls took the loss against the Navy Midshipmen, 28-7. In their most recent outing, the Owls took on the Memphis Tigers and lost by a final score of 27-20.
South Florida vs. Rice Game Info
- When: Saturday, November 30, 2024 at 2 p.m. ET
- Location: Rice Stadium in Houston, Texas
- TV: ESPN+
- Favorite: South Florida -5.5
- Total: 54 points
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South Florida vs. Rice Stat Matchup
South Florida | Rice | |
---|---|---|
416.9 (50th) | Off. Yards Avg. (Rank) | 335 (114th) |
426.3 (109th) | Def. Yards Avg. (Rank) | 325.8 (22nd) |
198.5 (23rd) | Rush Yards Avg. (Rank) | 113.4 (115th) |
218.4 (79th) | Pass Yards Avg. (Rank) | 221.6 (76th) |
15 (59th) | Turnovers (Rank) | 21 (120th) |
23 (9th) | Takeaways (Rank) | 10 (120th) |
South Florida vs. Rice Picks
Score Prediction
Prediction: South Florida 30, Rice 22
Spread Pick
Pick ATS: South Florida -5.5 (model predicted spread is 7.7 points)
- So far this season, South Florida has compiled a 5-5-0 record against the spread.
- The Bulls are 2-1 against the spread when favored by 5.5 points or more this season.
- So far this year, Rice has put together a 3-5-2 record against the spread.
- The Owls are 2-1-2 against the spread when an underdog by 5.5 points or more this year.
Total Pick
Pick OU: Under 54 (model projecting 52.2 points)
- In eight games this season, South Florida and its opponent have combined for more than 54 points.
- Owls games have gone over 54 points scored only twice this year.
- The total for this game is 54, 4.6 points fewer than the average total in South Florida games thus far this season.
- Games involving the Owls this year have averaged 48.9 points per game, a 5.1-point differential when compared to the over/under for this contest.
Team Leaders
South Florida
- Bryce Archie: 1,452 PASS YDS / 132 YPG / 58.6% / 8 TD / 8 INT / 47 CAR / 116 RUSH YDS / 2 TD
- Kelley Joiner Jr.: 101 CAR / 747 YDS / 67.9 YPG / 11 TD / 8 REC / 80 YDS / 8.9 YPG / 2 TD
- Nay'Quan Wright: 98 CAR / 459 YDS / 41.7 YPG / 6 TD / 19 REC / 127 YDS / 11.5 YPG / 0 TD
- Sean Atkins: 62 REC / 585 YDS / 53.2 YPG / 1 TD
- Keshaun Singleton: 16 REC / 280 YDS / 25.5 YPG / 2 TD
- Mike Brown-Stephens: 21 REC / 265 YDS / 24.1 YPG / 3 TD
- Mac Harris: 58 TKL / 4 TFL / 4 SACK
- Jhalyn Shuler: 42 TKL / 4 TFL / 3.5 SACK / 2 INT / 2 PD
Rice
- E.J. Warner: 2,280 PASS YDS / 207.3 YPG / 61.7% / 14 TD / 13 INT
- Dean Connors: 142 CAR / 740 YDS / 67.3 YPG / 9 TD / 58 REC / 381 YDS / 34.6 YPG / 1 TD
- Quinton Jackson: 43 CAR / 235 YDS / 21.4 YPG / 0 TD / 11 REC / 69 YDS / 6.3 YPG / 1 TD
- Matt Sykes: 58 REC / 677 YDS / 61.5 YPG / 5 TD
- Kobie Campbell: 29 REC / 320 YDS / 29.1 YPG / 1 TD
- Ty Anthony Morris: 49 TKL / 5 TFL / 4 SACK
- Tyson Flowers: 29 TKL / 2 TFL / 2 INT / 2 PD