The Rice Owls (2-5) visit the UConn Huskies (4-3) at Pratt and Whitney Stadium at Rentschler Field on Saturday, October 26, 2024.

The Huskies are expected to win by at least a touchdown (currently -7) against the Owls. The over/under for this matchup is 47 points.

Read on for our preview for this this contest between the Huskies and the Owls, and find all of our expert picks here, too!

UConn vs. Rice betting lines

• Spread favorite: Huskies (-7)
• Moneyline: Huskies (-262), Owls (+209)
• Total: 47 points
• TV Channel: CBS Sports Network
• Live Stream: Fubo (Watch for free)

UConn vs. Rice betting info and stats

UConn has four wins against the spread through seven opportunities this season (4-3-0). UConn has covered the spread one time when the favorite by at least 7 points (a 1-1 ATS record). In the four games as the moneyline favorite, UConn has put together a 4-0 record. Rice is 3-4-0 against the spread in seven opportunities this season. In the two games Rice has been the underdog by at least 7 points, it covered the spread once. Rice is the moneyline underdog for the fifth time this year and is 1-3 in that role.

UConn vs. Rice recent stats and trends

UConn Huskies

• UConn is 1-2 against the spread in its last three games, and has a 2-1 straight-up record in those matchups.
• UConn and its opponents have hit the over one time in those games.
• The last three UConn games averaged 50 total points, three more points than this matchup’s point total.

Rice Owls

• Rice has covered the spread twice in its last three matchups while putting up a 2-1 record straight-up in those games.
• The final combined score of the past three Rice games exceeded the set total one time.
• Rice’s past three games have ended with an average of 50.8 points scored. That’s 3.8 more points than this contest’s over/under.

UConn vs. Rice key players

UConn Huskies

• Joe Fagnano has compiled 999 yards (166.5 ypg) on 57-of-98 passing with 11 touchdowns compared to three interceptions this season.
• The team’s top rusher, Durell Robinson, has carried the ball 59 times for 433 yards (61.9 per game), scoring four times.
• Cam Edwards has piled up 346 yards on 71 attempts, scoring three times. He’s grabbed nine passes for 130 yards (18.6 per game) and one touchdown, as well.
• Skyler Bell’s team-high 534 yards as a receiver have come on 25 receptions (out of 44 targets) with four touchdowns.
• TJ Sheffield has hauled in 29 receptions totaling 312 yards, finding the end zone two times as a receiver so far this campaign.
• Jasaiah Gathings’ 18 catches are good enough for 174 yards and one touchdown.
• Jayden McDonald, the team’s tackle and sacks leader, has recorded 2.5 sacks, four TFL, 55 tackles, and one interception.

Rice Owls

• E.J. Warner has thrown for 1,573 yards (224.7 yards per game) while completing 60.7% of his passes and collecting 10 touchdown passes with nine interceptions this season.
• Dean Connors has carried the ball 74 times for a team-high 472 yards (67.4 per game) with six touchdowns. He also leads the team through the air, as his 40 receptions this season are good for 269 yards, and he’s scored one touchdown in the passing game.
• Taji Atkins has run for 158 yards across 24 carries, scoring two touchdowns.
• Matt Sykes’ 465 receiving yards (66.4 yards per game) lead the team. He has 38 catches on 58 targets with three touchdowns.
• Kobie Campbell’s 33 targets have resulted in 21 receptions for 250 yards and one touchdown.
• Josh Pearcy has collected 3.5 sacks to pace the team, while also picking up three TFL and 21 tackles.
• Ty Anthony Morris is the team’s leading tackler this year. He’s collected 33 tackles, two TFL, and two sacks.
• Tyson Flowers has picked off a team-high one pass. He also has 11 tackles, one TFL, and one pass defended to his name.