The Houston Cougars (1-0) hit the road to match up against the Rice Owls (1-0) at Rice Stadium on Saturday, September 6, 2025.
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Houston vs. Rice Matchup Info
- Game date: Saturday, September 6, 2025
- Game time: 7 p.m. ET
- Location: Houston, Texas
- Venue: Rice Stadium
- TV channel: ESPN+
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
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Houston vs. Rice Odds and Prediction
- Spread favorite: Cougars (-13.5)
- Moneyline: Cougars (-602), Owls (+438)
- Total: 39.5 points
- Pick ATS: Rice (+13.5)
- Pick OU: Over (39.5)
- Prediction: Houston 23, Rice 18
Prediction derived from a team strength comparison algorithm. Multiple factors such as strength of wins and scoring margin are used to make this projection.
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Houston vs. Rice Betting Records and Insights
- Houston has covered in its only game with a spread this season.
- Rice has compiled a perfect 1-0-0 record against the spread this season.
- The Cougars have been favored by 13.5 points or more once this season, and covered the spread.
- So far this year, no Rice game has hit the over.