No disrespect to the Charlotte 49ers, but if they were able to put up 292 passing yards and score three touchdowns against the Rice defense, then we can expect larger totals for Zappe and the Tops' offense. Western Kentucky is listed as the -5. Taking advantage of the edges published on Dimers is crucial to being profitable in the long run. 5) to cover the spread, FanDuel Sportsbook also has the best odds currently on offer at -105. While Western Kentucky is more likely to win the game, according to DimersBOT, taking Rice moneyline is the best option because of the edge found when comparing our data-led probabilities to the betting odds currently available. The Tops also lead C-USA in scoring with 372 total points so far. Also of note for the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers, Houston Baptist transfer receiver Jerreth Sterns is having one of the best individual seasons at the position in program history. The only team in C-USA that has scored less has been a depleted Southern Miss team.
Sterns has the most receptions in a single season of any WKU receiver with 104 and three games still to play. 5 favorite against Rice, with -115 at FanDuel Sportsbook the best odds currently available. With three contests remaining, one of which is against the Herd, the Tops know their league title hopes rest on winning out. On the other side of the ball, Rice's offense aren't scoring many points of their own. Rice's weakness are somewhat glaring. This passing attack scores quickly and often. Sterns has also caught 11 touchdowns and totaled 1, 276 receiving yards. He was quoted by as saying "there's not a conference team that we can't beat. They were able to do this very well in their signature win of the season against UAB when they had possession of the ball for more than 38 minutes while UAB had it for just 22. 7% in favor of Western Kentucky. The Tops defense was able to grab six interceptions last week against Middle Tennessee State, so it makes sense that Rice's passing attack will be wary, at the very least, and rely on the run, which is something that the Tops have more trouble defending. All-time Series: WKU leads the series against Rice 2-0. Graduate transfer quarterback Bailey Zappe leads all of FBS in passing yards (3713) and passing touchdowns with 37.
They've allowed the second-most touchdowns in C-USA (42) and the second-most total points (323). The Over/Under sits at 149. Rice lead C-USA in time of possession, both total and per game. Based on state-of-the-art computer power and data, has simulated Thursday's Rice-Western Kentucky College Basketball matchup 10, 000 times. The Owls' best hope for Saturday is to keep the ball away from WKU's offense as much as they can. Evidenced by their record, this has been far from a perfect season for the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers.
However, the Tops have won their last four contests with a score differential of at least 16. Dimers has full coverage of Thursday's Rice-Western Kentucky matchup, including pregame predictions, computer picks, and live win probabilities. Following the Charlotte game, Montero was still optimistic about his team's chances to finish the year strong. However, WKU are a very close second in the division with a 5-4 overall, 4-1 league record. Western Kentucky squares off with Rice in College Basketball action at E. A. Diddle Arena on Thursday, beginning at 7:00PM ET.
Location: Rice Stadium - Houston, Texas. 5-point Over/Under is a 52% chance of going Under. Not only do we provide with you quality predictions, but we also have recommended bets for the Spread, Over/Under and Moneyline. Keeping him protected in the pocket will be critical against a an effective group of WKU pass rushers that includes 2019 C-USA defensive player of the year DeAngelo Malone.