Sam Houston State vs Rice Football Odds

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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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.

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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!

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Best Bearkats at Owls Odds


Best Point Spread Betting Odds
Underdog

Sam Houston State
Favorite

Rice
Rice has a -8.5 -110 point spread at BetMGM OH. They are the point spread favorite in this matchup. Sam Houston State has a +8.5 -110 point spread at BetMGM OH. Sam Houston State is the point spread underdog. Review how to bet on a point spread with our text and video tutorials.

Best Total Betting Odds
OverUnder
BetMGM has the best over line of 50.5 points. Risk $105 to win $100. BetMGM has the best under line of 50.5 points. Risk $115 to win $100. Our tutorial explains more about total bets.

Best Moneyline Betting Odds
Underdog

Sam Houston State
Favorite

Rice
Rice is the -350 moneyline favorite. Risk $350 to win $100 on Rice at BetMGM. Sam Houston State is the +260 underdog at BetMGM. Risk $100 to win $260 on Sam Houston State. Learn more about how to bet on money lines.

Matchup Odds FAQs

What is the point spread for the Sam Houston State vs Rice College Football game on Saturday, August 31st, 2024?

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.

What is the over-under total line for the Sam Houston State vs Rice College Football game on Saturday, August 31st, 2024?

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.

What is the moneyline for the Sam Houston State vs Rice College Football game on Saturday, August 31st, 2024?

Rice is a -350 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and Sam Houston State is a +260 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.

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College Football Odds and Outcomes Explained

Game
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Sam Houston State
Rice
8/31/24 7:00pm EDT
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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

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College Football Prop Bets
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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
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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

Recent Meetings Since 2020
WeekGameResultMargin
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

2024-2025 College Football Regular Season Standings - Sam Houston State, Rice
Team Conf Conf% W L PF PA Home Away Strk
American
Rice3-50.375482663054-20-6W1
C-USA
Sam Houston State6-20.7501033092664-14-2W2

Sam Houston State & Rice Futures Odds

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Sam Houston State Championship Odds

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Rice Championship Odds

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Sam Houston State & Rice Team Pages

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Team Schedules & Results


2024-25 Sam Houston State Games & Results
WeekMatchupDate & Result
Week 1Sam Houston State vs
Rice
SHSU 34, RICE 14
Saturday, August 31st, 2024
Week 2Sam Houston State vs
UCF
UCF 45, SHSU 14
Saturday, September 7th, 2024
Week 3Hawaii vs
Sam Houston State
SHSU 31, HAW 13
Saturday, September 14th, 2024
Week 4New Mexico State vs
Sam Houston State
SHSU 31, NMSU 11
Saturday, September 21st, 2024
Week 5Texas State vs
Sam Houston State
SHSU 40, TXST 39
Saturday, September 28th, 2024
Week 6Sam Houston State vs
UTEP
SHSU 41, UTEP 21
Thursday, October 3rd, 2024
Week 8Western Kentucky vs
Sam Houston State
WKU 31, SHSU 14
Wednesday, October 16th, 2024
Week 9Sam Houston State vs
FIU
SHSU 10, FIU 7
Tuesday, October 22nd, 2024
Week 10Louisiana Tech vs
Sam Houston State
SHSU 9, LT 3
Tuesday, October 29th, 2024
Week 12Sam Houston State vs
Kennesaw State
SHSU 23, KENN 17 (OT)
Saturday, November 16th, 2024
Week 13Sam Houston State vs
Jacksonville State
JVST 21, SHSU 11
Saturday, November 23rd, 2024
Week 14Liberty vs
Sam Houston State
SHSU 20, LIB 18
Friday, November 29th, 2024
BowlsGeorgia Southern vs
Sam Houston State
R+l Carriers New Orleans Bowl
SHSU 31, GASO 26
Thursday, December 19th, 2024


2024-25 Rice Games & Results
WeekMatchupDate & Result
Week 1Sam Houston State vs
Rice
SHSU 34, RICE 14
Saturday, August 31st, 2024
Week 2Texas Southern vs
Rice
RICE 69, TXSO 7
Saturday, September 7th, 2024
Week 3Rice vs
Houston
HOU 33, RICE 7
Saturday, September 14th, 2024
Week 4Rice vs
Army
ARMY 37, RICE 14
Saturday, September 21st, 2024
Week 5Charlotte vs
Rice
CLT 21, RICE 20
Saturday, September 28th, 2024
Week 7UTSA vs
Rice
RICE 29, UTSA 27
Saturday, October 12th, 2024
Week 8Rice vs
Tulane
TULN 24, RICE 10
Saturday, October 19th, 2024
Week 9Rice vs
UConn
CONN 17, RICE 10
Saturday, October 26th, 2024
Week 10Navy vs
Rice
RICE 24, NAVY 10
Saturday, November 2nd, 2024
Week 11Rice vs
Memphis
MEM 27, RICE 20
Friday, November 8th, 2024
Week 13Rice vs
UAB
UAB 40, RICE 14
Saturday, November 23rd, 2024
Week 14South Florida Stars vs
Rice
RICE 35, USF 28
Saturday, November 30th, 2024

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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