The Navy Midshipmen (6-1) take on a conference opponent when they visit the Rice Owls (2-6) on Saturday, November 2, 2024 at Rice Stadium in an AAC showdown.

The Owls are expected to lose by at least two scores (currently +12.5) versus the Midshipmen (with an over/under of 51.5 points).

Below you’ll find our betting preview for this this contest between the Midshipmen and the Owls, and find all of our expert predictions here, too!

Navy vs. Rice betting lines

• Spread favorite: Midshipmen (-12.5)
• Moneyline: Midshipmen (-503), Owls (+370)
• Total: 51.5 points
• TV Channel: ESPN
• Live Stream: Fubo (Watch for free)

Navy vs. Rice betting info and stats

Navy is 5-2-0 against the spread this season. Navy has covered the spread twice when favored by at least 12.5 points (a 2-1 ATS record). Navy has put up a 5-0 record in the five games this season it has been moneyline favorites. Rice is 3-5-0 against the spread so far this season. When Rice is an underdog of 12.5 points or more, it has always covered the spread (1-0 ATS). In the five games this year, Rice has been moneyline underdogs, it is 1-4.

Navy vs. Rice recent stats and trends

Navy Midshipmen

• Navy is 2-1 against the spread and 2-1 overall over its past three contests.
• In all three of those games, the final combined score has gone over the set total.
• The last three Navy games averaged 48.2 total points, 3.3 fewer points than this matchup’s over/under.

Rice Owls

• Rice has covered the spread twice in its last three contests while putting up a 2-1 record straight-up in those games.
• One time in those three games, the final combined score surpassed the set total.
• The last three Rice games averaged 50.7 total points, 0.8 fewer points than this matchup’s point total.

Navy vs. Rice key players

Navy Midshipmen

• Blake Horvath leads Navy with 976 yards (139.4 ypg) on 53-of-85 passing with 10 touchdowns and two interceptions this season. He also has 750 rushing yards on 92 carries while scoring 11 touchdowns on the ground.
• This season, Alex Tecza has carried the ball 61 times for 339 yards (48.4 per game) and seven touchdowns, while also racking up 115 yards through the air with one touchdown.
• Eli Heidenreich has hauled in 25 receptions for 495 yards (70.7 yards per game) to lead the team so far this season. He’s found the end zone five times as a receiver.
• Brandon Chatman has put together a 198-yard season so far with three touchdowns, reeling in 10 passes on 14 targets.
• Justin Reed has racked up 4.5 sacks to pace the team, while also recording four TFL and 18 tackles.
• Colin Ramos is the team’s top-tackler this year. He’s totaled 61 tackles, two TFL, and one sack.
• Dashaun Peele has a team-high three interceptions to go along with 16 tackles, three TFL, two sacks, and three passes defended.

Rice Owls

• E.J. Warner has racked up 1,573 yards on 60.7% passing while recording 10 touchdown passes with nine interceptions this season.
• Dean Connors has carried the ball 94 times for a team-high 518 yards (64.8 per game) with six touchdowns. He also leads the team through the air, as his 44 receptions this season are good for 282 yards, and he’s scored one touchdown in the passing game.
• Taji Atkins has compiled 158 yards on 24 carries with two touchdowns.
• Matt Sykes paces his squad with 489 receiving yards on 41 receptions with three touchdowns.
• Kobie Campbell has racked up 261 reciving yards (32.6 ypg) and one touchdown this season.
• Ty Anthony Morris, the team’s sack and tackle leader, has recorded four sacks, three TFL and 35 tackles.
• Marcus Williams has picked off a team-high one pass. He also has one pass defended to his name.