Rice vs Memphis Prediction Football Picks Today 10/31/25

The Memphis Tigers and Rice Owls meet Friday in college football action at Rice Stadium. Here’s a Rice vs Memphis Prediction. This article will include a Rice vs Memphis Pick.

Memphis Tigers Betting Preview

The Memphis Tigers lost to UAB, beat USF, and they play Tulane next. Memphis has 11 of its last 12 games. Brendon Lewis is completing 67.8 percent of his passes for 1,644 yards, 10 touchdowns, and 4 interceptions. Cortez Braham Jr. and Jamari Hawkins have combined for 997 receiving yards and 7 touchdowns, while Marcello Bussey has 16 receptions.

The Memphis Tigers ground game is averaging 210 yards per contest, and Sutton Smith leads the way with 515 yards and 6 touchdowns. Defensively, Memphis is allowing 19.9 points and 363.8 yards per game. Sam Brumfield leads the Memphis Tigers with 54 tackles, Drue Watts has 2 sacks and DeMarco Ward has 2 interceptions.

Rice Owls Betting Preview

The Rice Owls lost to UTSA, beat UCONN, and will play UAB next. The Rice Owls have split their last 8 games. Chase Jenkins is completing 69.4 percent of his passes for 744 yards, 5 touchdowns, and 1 interception. Drayden Dickmann and Aaron Turner have combined for 477 receiving yards and 3 touchdowns, while Quinton Jackson has 4 receptions.

The Rice Owls ground game is averaging 258.3 yards per contest, and Quinton Jackson leads the way with 655 yards and 6 touchdowns. Defensively, Rice is allowing 32 points and 421.4 yards per game. Andrew Awe leads the Rice Owls with 58 tackles, Michael Daley has 4 sacks and Jack Kane has 1 interception.

Why the Rice Owls will win

• Rice has won four of its last five games as a home underdog.
• Memphis has failed to cover the spread in each of its last seven games as a favorite against teams from Texas.
• The underdog has covered the spread in seven of Rice’s last eight games at Rice Stadium.

Why the Memphis Tigers will win

• Memphis has won 11 of its last 12 games.
• Rice has lost four of its last five games in October.
• Memphis has covered the spread in 10 of its last 11 games.
• Rice has failed to cover the spread in four of its last five games in Texas.
• Rice has lost the first half in each of its last three games against conference opponents.

Total Points Facts

• Each of Rice’s last four games as an underdog in Texas have gone OVER the total points line.
• Five of Memphis’ last six games as a favorite against teams from Texas have gone OVER the total points line.

Rice Owls Player Prop Facts

• Heading into Week 10, Quinton Jackson leads Rice for touchdowns (7) this season.

Memphis Tigers Player Prop Facts

• Heading into Week 10, Cortez Braham leads the American Conference for receiving touchdowns (7) this season.

Matchup/League Facts

• Rice ranks 134th among FBS teams for passing yards per game this season (103.6).
• Rice ranks T134th among FBS teams for red zone percentage against this season (100.0).
• Memphis has recorded the equal-most home wins by a margin of five points or less of any FBS team this season (2).
• Memphis has recorded the equal-most home wins by a margin of three points or less of any FBS team this season (2).

Rice vs Memphis Prediction

Memphis has the edge on both sides of the ball and is 7-1 ATS on the season. Memphis is also 9-4 ATS in its last 13 games as a double-digit favorite. Rice is one of the worst defensive teams in the country and has issues finishing drives offensively. Rice has covered 9 of its last 11 games as a double-digit underdog, but it’s not enough to get behind the Owls. The only concern with Memphis is this is a let-down spot after the win over South Florida. I’ll still lay the points because Rice is dreadful defensively, which isn’t ideal when going up against one of the better offenses in the country.