USF Bulls (6-5) vs. Rice Owls (3-8)
November 30, 2024 2:00 pm EDT
The Line: Rice Owls +5 / USF Bulls -5; Over/Under: +51.5
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The South Florida Bulls and Rice Owls meet Saturday in week 14 college football action at Rice Stadium. Here’s a Rice vs South Florida Prediction. This article will include a Rice vs South Florida Pick.
South Florida Bulls Betting Preview
The South Florida Bulls just beat Charlotte and Tulsa. USF has won 3 of its last 4 road games. Bryce Archie is completing 58.8 percent of his passes for 1,452 yards, 8 touchdowns, and 8 interceptions. Sean Atkins and Michael Brown-Stephens combined for 879 receiving yards and 4 touchdowns, while Keshaun Singleton has 16 receptions.
The South Florida Bulls ground game is averaging 198.5 yards per contest, and Kelley Joiner leads the way with 747 yards and 11 touchdowns. Defensively, South Florida is allowing 28.5 points and 426.3 yards per game. Mac Harris leads the South Florida Bulls with 65 tackles, Jhalyn Shuler has 3.5 sacks and Brent Austin has 2 interceptions.
Rice Owls Betting Preview
The Rice Owls are coming off losses to Memphis and UAB. The Rice Owls have won 3 of their last 4 home games. E.J. Warner is completing 61.7 percent of his passes for 2,280 yards, 14 touchdowns, and 13 interceptions. Matt Sykes and Dean Connors have combined for 1,058 receiving yards and 6 touchdowns, while Kobie Campbell has 29 receptions.
The Rice Owls ground game is averaging 113.5 yards per contest, and Connors leads the way with 740 yards and 9 touchdowns. Defensively, Rice is allowing 25.2 points and 325.8 yards per game. Ty Morris leads the Rice Owls with 54 tackles, Michael Larbie has 3.5 sacks and Tyson Flowers has 2 interceptions.
Why the South Florida Bulls will win
- South Florida has won each of its last eight games as a favorite.
- Rice has lost four of its last five games.
- South Florida has covered the spread in five of its last six games as a favorite.
- Rice has lost the first half in four of its last five games against conference opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Each of South Florida’s last six November road games against non-AP-ranked teams have gone OVER the total points line.
- Each of Rice’s last four games as an underdog has gone UNDER the total points line.
Matchup/League Facts
- Rice ranks 133rd among FBS teams for red zone percentage this season (67.6).
- Rice ranks 6th among FBS teams for passing yards allowed per game this season (160.5).
- South Florida ranks 132nd among FBS teams for time of possession per game this season (25:27).
- South Florida ranks T5th among FBS teams for Q3 points per game this season (10.5).
Rice vs South Florida Prediction
The USF Bulls are playing their best ball of the season, which includes scoring a combined 122 points in their last two games. The Rice Owls have scored 20 or fewer points in 4 of their last 5 games, and that’s not going to do it against a South Florida team that’s found its stride. I like my dogs on senior night, but this feels like two teams heading in different directions. Give me USF by a touchdown.
