
SMU vs. Rice Prediction, Odds, Picks - November 4
Updated Nov. 4, 2023 3:06 p.m. ET
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The SMU Mustangs (6-2) and the Rice Owls (4-4) clash with the Mayor's Cup up for grabs on Saturday, November 4, 2023 at Rice Stadium. The Mustangs are favored by 12.5 points in the game. An over/under of 59 is set for the game.
The Mustangs beat the Tulsa Golden Hurricane, 69-10, in their last contest. The Owls lost versus the Tulane Green Wave in their most recent game, 30-28.
SMU vs. Rice Game Information & Odds
- When: Saturday, November 4, 2023 at 7:30 PM ET
- Location: Rice Stadium in Houston, Texas
- TV: ESPNU
- Live boxscore on FOX Sports
| Favorite | Spread (Odds) | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline | Total | Over Moneyline | Under Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SMU | -12.5 (-111) | -481 | +363 | 59 | -108 | -111 |
SMU vs. Rice Prediction
- Pick ATS:
SMU (-12.5)
- Pick OU: Under (59)
- Prediction: SMU 35, Rice 22
Learn more about the SMU Mustangs vs. the Rice Owls game on FOX Sports!
SMU vs. Rice Betting Insights
- Per the spread and over/under, the implied score for the matchup is Mustangs 36, Owls 23.
- The Mustangs have an 82.8% chance to win this meeting per the moneyline's implied probability. The Owls hold a 21.6% implied probability.
- SMU has won four games against the spread this season, while failing to cover three times.
- Rice has compiled a 5-2-0 record against the spread this year.
SMU vs. Rice: 2023 Stats Comparison
| SMU | Rice | |
|---|---|---|
| Off. Points per Game (Rank) | 40.5 (8) | 33.3 (36) |
| Def. Points per Game (Rank) | 14.0 (5) | 27.8 (79) |
| Turnovers Allowed (Rank) | 7 (14) | 11 (64) |
| Turnovers Forced (Rank) | 7 (113) | 9 (95) |
SMU 2023 Key Players
| Name | Position | Stats |
|---|---|---|
| Preston Stone | QB | 2,138 YDS (59.4%) / 19 TD / 5 INT 118 RUSH YDS / 2 RUSH TD / 14.8 RUSH YPG |
| Jaylan Knighton | RB | 456 YDS / 4 TD / 57.0 YPG / 5.5 YPC |
| RJ Maryland | TE | 23 REC / 315 YDS / 5 TD / 39.4 YPG |
| Camar Wheaton | RB | 244 YDS / 4 TD / 30.5 YPG / 5.1 YPC |
| Isaiah Nwokobia | S | 37 TKL / 3.0 TFL / 1.0 SACK / 1 INT |
| Kobe Wilson | LB | 37 TKL / 2.0 TFL |
| Jonathan McGill | S | 29 TKL / 2.0 TFL / 0.5 SACK / 1 INT |
| Elijah Roberts | DE | 16 TKL / 5.0 TFL / 4.0 SACK |
Rice 2023 Key Players
| Name | Position | Stats |
|---|---|---|
| JT Daniels | QB | 2,362 YDS (63.6%) / 19 TD / 6 INT -52 RUSH YDS / 1 RUSH TD / -6.5 RUSH YPG |
| Luke McCaffrey | WR | 41 REC / 692 YDS / 8 TD / 86.5 YPG |
| Dean Connors | RB | 337 YDS / 4 TD / 42.1 YPG / 5.8 YPC 28 REC / 338 REC YDS / 2 REC TD / 42.3 REC YPG |
| Juma Otoviano | RB | 209 YDS / 4 TD / 26.1 YPG / 3.7 YPC 12 REC / 100 REC YDS / 0 REC TD / 12.5 REC YPG |
| Plae Wyatt | S | 52 TKL / 3.0 TFL / 1.0 SACK |
| Chris Conti | LB | 51 TKL / 2.0 TFL / 0.5 SACK / 1 INT |
| Gabe Taylor | S | 38 TKL / 1.0 TFL / 1.0 SACK / 2 INT |
| Myron Morrison | LB | 43 TKL / 1.0 TFL / 0.5 SACK |
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