The Bearkats will play the Owls on Saturday, August 31st, 2024. The matchup takes place at Rice Stadium. Watch this exciting Week 1 matchup at 7:00 pm EDT. Check local listings for coverage on ESPN+.
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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Paddy O'Parlay
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Recent Meetings
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Schedules & Results
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
The 2024 college football season has begun, with Sam Houston State and Rice scheduled to matchup at Rice Stadium. First, let's review each team's stats from the 2023 season to get an idea of what we can expect on gameday.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - Sam Houston State had a 96.67 conference power ranking in the 2023 season. The conference power ranking for Rice in the 2023 season was 96.67.
- Away Sam Houston State - At the end of the 2023 regular season, Sam Houston State had a 1-5 record as an away team, ranking them 4th in the C-USA Conference for away team wins.
- Home Rice - Rice finished the 2023 regular season with a 4-3 record as a home team. They ranked 3rd in the American Conference for home team wins in 2023.
- Points Scored - Sam Houston State wound up 8th (240) in the C-USA Conference, with Rice ranked 5th (384) for points scored in the 2023 American Conference.
- Points Against - Sam Houston State finished 7th (314) in the C-USA Conference for points scored by opponents in 2023. Rice wound up 7th (365) in the 2023 American Conference for points against.
- Team Records - Sam Houston State had a 3-9 regular season overall record, with Rice notching a 6-7 regular season standing last year.
Paddy O'Parlay
The "Sports Network" talking heads have nothing on my Irish arse!
Get ready for a wild showdown at Rice Stadium as Sam Houston takes on Rice!
With Sam Houston looking to improve from last season's 3-9 record.
Rice, coming off a 6-7 season, is hungry for a Week 1 win.
Expect a fierce battle on the gridiron as both teams aim for victory.
Don't miss this exciting matchup on Saturday, August 31st, 2024!
For the best betting odds and to place your bets, visit SportsBetting3.com.
If you're feeling lucky, bet on this game and review the odds below.
Best Bearkats at Owls Odds
| Underdog Sam Houston State | Favorite Rice |
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| Over | Under |
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| Underdog Sam Houston State | Favorite Rice |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
Rice is a -8.5 -110 point spread favorite at BetMGM, while Sam Houston State is a +8.5 -110 point spread underdog at BetMGM.
The best over line is 50.5 -105 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $105 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 50.5 -115 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $115 to win $100 betting the under.
Rice is a -350 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and Sam Houston State is a +260 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
College Football Odds Example
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Game |
 BetMGMBet |
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Sam Houston State
Rice
8/31/24 7:00pm EDT | +8.5 -110-8.5 -110 |
Underdog Sam Houston State - Sam Houston State bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A +8.5 Sam Houston State underdog bet wins if they lose by 8 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 9 or more.
Favorite Rice - Rice bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A -8.5 Rice favorite bet wins if they win by 9 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 8 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
Sam Houston State at Rice Prop Bets
Important Note: Some states expressly forbid individual college athlete prop bets. The following wagers may not be available depending on your particular state laws.
| BetMGM Bet |
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Sam Houston State
Rice
First Team To Score
8/31/24 7:00pm EDT | +140-185Bet |
Sam Houston State
Rice
No Touchdown
To Score 1st Touchdown
8/31/24 7:00pm EDT | +150-225+10000Bet |
Sam Houston State
Rice
Game to Overtime
8/31/24 7:00pm EDT | Yes +1250No -10000Bet |
Sam Houston State
Rice
Both Teams Score 10+
8/31/24 7:00pm EDT | Yes -700No +450Bet |
| BetMGM | |
Sam Houston State
Rice
Both Teams Score 20+
8/31/24 7:00pm EDT | Yes +105No -135Bet |
Sam Houston State
Rice
Both Teams Score 30+
8/31/24 7:00pm EDT | Yes +625No -1100Bet |
Recent Meetings Since 2020
| Week | Game | Result | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Week 1 | Sam Houston State vs Rice Saturday, August 31st, 2024 | SHSU 34, RICE 14 Rice Stadium | Sam Houston State by 20 |
Team Standings
| Team | Conf | Conf% | W | L | PF | PA | Home | Away | Strk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American | |||||||||
| Rice | 0-0 | 0.000 | 1 | 2 | 90 | 74 | 1-1 | 0-1 | L1 |
| C-USA | |||||||||
| Sam Houston State | 0-0 | 0.000 | 2 | 1 | 79 | 72 | 1-0 | 1-1 | W1 |
Sam Houston State & Rice Futures Odds
Latest NCAA Championship odds, if available, for each team. Review odds for other teams and learn the best College Football bets.
Sam Houston State Championship OddsNo NCAA College Football Championship TM Sam Houston State YR: futures available
Rice Championship Odds|
Team | BetMGM |
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| Rice |
Team Schedules & Results
| Week | Matchup | Date & Result |
|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | Sam Houston State vs Rice | SHSU 34, RICE 14 Saturday, August 31st, 2024 |
| Week 2 | Sam Houston State vs UCF | UCF 45, SHSU 14 Saturday, September 7th, 2024 |
| Week 3 | Hawaii vs Sam Houston State | SHSU 31, HAW 13 Saturday, September 14th, 2024 |
| Week 4 | New Mexico State vs Sam Houston State | Saturday, September 21st, 2024 7:00 pm EDT |
| Week 5 | Texas State vs Sam Houston State | Saturday, September 28th, 2024 3:00 pm EDT |
| Week 6 | Sam Houston State vs UTEP | Thursday, October 3rd, 2024 9:00 pm EDT |
| Week 8 | Western Kentucky vs Sam Houston State | Wednesday, October 16th, 2024 7:00 pm EDT |
| Week 9 | Sam Houston State vs FIU | Tuesday, October 22nd, 2024 7:30 pm EDT |
| Week 10 | Louisiana Tech vs Sam Houston State | Tuesday, October 29th, 2024 8:00 pm EDT |
| Week 12 | Sam Houston State vs Kennesaw State | Saturday, November 16th, 2024 12:00 am EST |
| Week 13 | Sam Houston State vs Jacksonville State | Saturday, November 23rd, 2024 12:00 pm EST |
| Week 14 | Liberty vs Sam Houston State | Friday, November 29th, 2024 3:30 pm EST |
| Week | Matchup | Date & Result |
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| Week 1 | Sam Houston State vs Rice | SHSU 34, RICE 14 Saturday, August 31st, 2024 |
| Week 2 | Texas Southern vs Rice | RICE 69, TXSO 7 Saturday, September 7th, 2024 |
| Week 3 | Rice vs Houston | HOU 33, RICE 7 Saturday, September 14th, 2024 |
| Week 4 | Rice vs Army | Saturday, September 21st, 2024 12:00 pm EDT |
| Week 5 | Charlotte vs Rice | Saturday, September 28th, 2024 7:00 pm EDT |
| Week 7 | UTSA vs Rice | Saturday, October 12th, 2024 12:00 am EDT |
| Week 8 | Rice vs Tulane | Saturday, October 19th, 2024 12:00 am EDT |
| Week 9 | Rice vs UConn | Saturday, October 26th, 2024 3:30 pm EDT |
| Week 10 | Navy vs Rice | Saturday, November 2nd, 2024 12:00 am EDT |
| Week 11 | Rice vs Memphis | Friday, November 8th, 2024 9:00 pm EST |
| Week 13 | Rice vs UAB | Saturday, November 23rd, 2024 12:00 am EST |
| Week 14 | South Florida Stars vs Rice | Saturday, November 30th, 2024 12:00 am EST |
How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the Sam Houston State vs Rice College Football Game
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Open a new sports betting account before game time.
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Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.
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Tap to the sportsbook's College Football page, look for the Sam Houston State vs Rice Game.
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Choose your bet and place a wager.
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