Memphis vs Rice Prediction 11-8-24 College Football Picks

In this article, we will formulate a Memphis vs Rice Prediction for this College Football Week 11 Game on Friday, November 8th, at McLane Stadium.  Let’s take a look at a Memphis Tigers vs Rice Owls pick.

What a Win for Rice

Rice hasn’t been gret this season bu they are coming off quite the victory in the last Game. Rice’s defense gave up only 10 points to Navy in the last Game and they ended up winning by 14 points. EJ Warner completed 28 of his 40 passes for 239 yards, one touchdown, and one interception. Dean Connors finished with 18 carries for 105 yards and two touchdowns. Matt Sykes caught eight passes for 93 yards and a touchdown. 

Rice  is averaging 21.9 points while their defense is giving up 23.3 points per Game. The offense is ranked 111th in the league while the defense is ranked 57th in the league. In this Game if Rice wants a chance the defense is going to need to be god. If the defense struggles, this is going to be a very long Game. 

What an Awful Loss for Memphis

Memphis still sits with a 7-2 record overall but they are coming off a bad loss in the last game. Memphis scored 36 points against the UTSA Roadrunners but the defense gave up 44 points and that led to the eight point defeat. Seth Henigan completed 35 of his 52 passes for 454 yards, four touchdowns, and one interception. Mario Anderson finished with 12 carries for 53 yards and a touchdown. Two games ago against Charlotte, Memphis was able to secure the 33-28 victory. 

Memphis is averaging 34.22 points while their defense is giving up 23.4 points per game. The offense is ranked 27th in the league while the defense is ranked 61st. They have a red zone efficiency of 85.7 which is 57th in the league. 

Why Memphis Will Beat Rice

• Memphis has won each of its last six games at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium.
• Rice has lost each of its last four road games against non-AP-ranked teams.
• Rice has failed to cover the spread in five of its last six November games as a road underdog.
• Memphis has covered the spread in three of its last four home games in November.

Memphis vs Rice Prediction

There is going to be no shortage of scoring in this Game. Memphis is averaging 34.2 points per Game but I really don’t trust their defense. Rice is averaging only 21.9 points per Game and they are going to have no issue running up the score here. Seth Henigan is going to have no issue running up the score and this Game is going to be a shootout. This Game is going to go over 60 points. Back the over.