Date: Friday, November 8, 2024
Venue: Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium, Memphis, TN
Broadcast: ESPN2
Betting Odds: Memphis favored by 7.0 points
Total Points Line: 50.5
- Odds source: Bovada Sportsbook
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The Memphis Tigers (7-2) are set to battle the Rice Owls (3-6) at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium on Friday, November 8, 2024. Bovada oddsmakers have listed the Owls as 7.0-point underdogs. The overall point total for the game has been established at 50.5 points.
Entering this matchup, the Rice Owls possess a 3-6 record for the current season. In their most recent outing, they faced off against the Navy Midshipmen, securing a 24-10 victory. The Owls allowed 140 rushing yards on 40 carries, averaging 3.5 yards per attempt. Through the air, they gave up 10 completions on 21 passes for 120 yards, resulting in a completion rate of 47.6%. Collectively, Rice executed 65 plays that translated into 344 total yards. The rushing attack consisted of 25 attempts for 105 yards, averaging 4.2 yards per carry.
This season, the Owls have accumulated a total of 2,981 yards. They have found the end zone 11 times through the air and 12 times on the ground but have also turned the ball over 16 times throughout the year. Rice has earned 155 first downs but has incurred 60 penalties totaling 484 yards. With an average of 112.3 rushing yards per game, they rank 116th in Division 1. On the offensive side, the Owls average 21.9 points per contest.
Defensively, Rice ranks 58th in allowing opponent scoring, giving up 23.3 points per game. They permit an average of 3.9 rushing yards per carry and 157.9 rushing yards per game, having surrendered a total of 1,421 rushing yards across 9 contests. In terms of pass defense, the Owls have allowed 1,433 passing yards, ranking them 15th in college football. They give up an average of 159.2 passing yards per game, with a completion percentage of 54.3%. Throughout the season, Rice has allowed an average of 317.1 total yards per game, placing them 24th in D-1, along with conceding 12 touchdowns each through the air and on the ground.
The Memphis Tigers arrive with a 7-2 record this season. In their last game, they faced a tough loss against the UTSA Roadrunners, finishing 44-36. The Tigers managed a rush of 3.0 yards per carry, totaling just 62 yards on 21 attempts. Overall, Memphis showcased their offense with 516 yards across 73 plays, averaging 7.1 yards per play. On defense, the Tigers allowed a completion percentage of 55.3%, yielding 307 yards on 21 completions from 38 attempts. They gave up 101 rushing yards on 35 carries, averaging 2.9 yards per rush.
Memphis boasts an average of 439.9 total yards per game, positioning them 27th in Division 1. The Tigers’ offense has accrued 454 penalty yards over 52 fouls, placing them 66th nationally in penalties. They average 157.0 rushing yards per game, totaling 1,413 yards this season. However, they have thrown 5 interceptions and allowed opponents to recover 2 fumbles while achieving 203 first downs. Memphis ranks 28th for scoring, averaging 34.2 points per game, with 2,546 passing yards and an average of 282.9 yards per game through the air, placing them 21st in the nation.
On the defensive front, Memphis concedes 23.4 points per game, which ranks them 60th in the country. They have allowed 1,041 rushing yards this season (an average of 115.7 yards per game) and a total of 16 rushing touchdowns. This year, Memphis has yielded 211 total points, also giving up 10 passing touchdowns and averaging 237.0 yards per game through the air, placing them 97th nationally. The Tigers defense has been tested with a total of 565 plays, ranking 74th and generating 9 fumbles and 7 interceptions in the process.
Who will prevail in the college football battle between the Owls and Tigers against the spread?
Free Prediction: Bet on Rice Owls +7.0
