Prediction, Preview, and Betting Lines for Rice vs. Memphis

Rice took on a new head coach and won. Pete Alamar’s team shocked everyone by beating Navy 24–10. Now they have a chance to make things interesting. The Owls need to win their last two games, which are against USF and then a trip to UAB.

The Owls have a chance to knock Memphis’s title hopes out of the American Athletic Conference. Memphis lost to Navy earlier in the season and shockingly lost to UTSA last week.

Even though it is in the bowl, it still has a chance to do something amazing by winning. Next week it plays UAB, and at the end of the season it goes to Tulane.

Rice vs Memphis: How to Watch and Game Preview

Date: Friday, November 8, 2024
Game Time: 9:00 pm ET
How to Watch: ESPN2
Venue: Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium, Memphis, TN
Teams: Memphis (7-2), Rice (3-6)

Why Rice Will Win

What did Rice do right when Navy was around? The defense had one of its best games of the year. They loaded up on the strong Midshipmen running game and forced two turnovers.

No one, not even Tulane, has been able to complete 50% of their passes in the last three games because of how great the Owl secondary has been lately. The defense as a whole has been great, the pass rush is great, and

Why Memphis Will Win

The Rice offense is terrible at both running the ball and passing the ball. Memphis beat North Texas in a crazy shootout, but it lost the other two games because it gave up more than 400 yards of offense each time.

Rice’s offense was great against Charlotte and Texas Southern in the FBS, but that was it.

Memphis’ offense is much more powerful and consistent, and it should win the turnover battle by at least two points. This year, Rice is -8, Memphis is +9, and…

Rice vs Memphis: Who Will Win?

After their loss to UTSA, Memphis will be ready to go again. The defense might be having a little trouble, but Rice will not be able to use that against them.

The Owl defense will make sure this does not get out of hand, but the Tiger offense will keep things moving after stopping too much last week. It will not be possible for the Owls to answer.