Louisiana Tech at Rice 11/27/21 - College Football Picks & Predictions

By: Jim |

Last Updated: 11/26/2021 at 11:27 AM ET

In a battle of two teams desperate for wins at 3-8, the Rice Owls will host the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs for a 10am PT kick-off. Rice has lost their last four consecutive games against North Texas, Charlotte, Western Kentucky, and UTEP. The Bulldogs have a win recently against Charlotte by the score of 42-32, however have lost their last six previous.

Louisiana Tech is led by QB Austin Kendell who has over 1800 yards passing this year, and 13 touchdown passes against nine interceptions.Marcus Williams Jr. leads the Bulldogs in rushing with 755 yards on the ground and 8 touchdowns.

The Bulldogs as a team, are averaging 27.7 points per game while the opposing Rice Owls are averaging 20.3. Both teams are allowing over 30 points per game on defense. Both teams have strong passing attacks and give up plenty of yards through the air as well. Both teams averaging over 280 yards in the air and giving up almost 300.

For the Rice Owls, Jake Constantine leads the passing attack with over 1600 yards in the air. Constantine has eight touchdowns and seven interceptions on the year. The rushing attack is led by Ari Broussard who on the ground, has 535 yards and three touchdowns. 

Austin Kendell is the clear difference in this matchup having a touchdown to interception ratio slightly better than Constantine. Louisiana Tech should be able to move the ball on the ground opening up huge plays for Austin Kendell and the Bulldog offense.The game is close, so the OVER is the bet to make on this matchup. Final Score Prediction, Louisiana Tech Bulldogs win and cover 31-21.

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