East Carolina vs Rice Picks and Prediction – 9/30/2023

By: David Anicetti |

Last Updated: 09/29/2023 at 10:30 PM ET

East Carolina at Rice 09/30/23 - College Football Picks & Predictions
Game Start: 9/30/2023, 11:00 PM UTC
Latest Odds: RICE -5.85 (-230); O/U 51.4286

The East Carolina Pirates visit Rice Stadium in Houston, Texas on Saturday to play the Rice Owls. East Carolina improved to 1-3 following a 44-0 victory over Gardner-Webb. East Carolina dominated its FCS-opponent, gaining 363 yards of total offense, while holding the Bulldogs to just 117 yards of total offense and forcing five turnovers. Make sure you stay up to date with all the college football action, with our expert college football picks.

East Carolina quarterback Alex Finn has passed for 365 yards with one touchdown and four interceptions. The leading rusher is Mason Garcia with 178 yards and one touchdown, while the leading receiver is Jaylen Johnson with 178 yards. On defense, linebacker Mike Edwards III is the leading tackler with 34. East Carolina has 3.0 quarterback sacks and one interception.

The Rice Owls dropped to 2-2 following their 42-29 loss to the South Florida Bulls. Rice gained 492 yards of total offense but the Owls allowed South Florida 597 yards of total offense. Rice quarterback JT Daniels passed for 432 yards with three touchdowns but the Owls were outscored in the second half 29-15.

Rice quarterback JT Daniels has passed for 1,237 yards with 11 touchdowns and three interceptions. The leading rusher is Dean Connor with 139 yards while the leading receiver is Luke McCaffrey with 370 yards and four touchdown receptions. On defense, Safety Plae Wyatt is the leading tackler with 26. Rice has seven quarterback sacks and two interceptions.

East Carolina vs Rice Prediction

East Carolina vs Rice Pick Analysis

Betting Trends for vs

East Carolina

East Carolina is 10-5 ATS in its last 15 on the road
The OVER has cashed in 4 of the Pirates last 6

Rice

Rice is 4-2 ATS in its lsat 6
The OVER has cashed in 4 of the Owls last 5

Our Free NCAA Football Pick for vs

Rice Owls -3.5

Rice will bounce back from a disappointing loss to South Florida with a victory at home on Saturday over East Carolina. Rice has covered the number in four of its last six and in six of the last seven played during September. East Carolina has failed to cover the number in six of the last nine when playing on a Saturday. East Carolina is scoring an average of only 22.0 points per game, while Rice is scoring an average of 35.3 points per game. Final Score Prediction, Rice Owls win and cover ATS 30-20.