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Betting Trends Rice Owls vs Texas State Bobcats

Updated:Jan 2, 2026 1:24 AM EST

The upcoming Friday football game on January 2, 2026, features the Rice Owls vs Texas State Bobcats at Amon G. Carter Stadium in Fort Worth, TX. This NCAAF bowl game promises exciting betting trends and game insights for bettors. Texas State, the home team, is favored by 16.5 points with a total points line of 55.5, indicating a strong expectation of their dominance at home. The Bobcats' offense boasts 475.8 total yards per game, led by a solid passing attack averaging 255.3 yards, while their defense allows 398.7 total yards, showing a balanced but aggressive style of play. Rice Owls, on the other hand, have struggled lately, with a recent loss to South Florida by 3-52 and a total offense averaging 311.3 yards per game. Their defense allows over 400 yards per game, suggesting vulnerabilities against strong offenses like Texas State's.

Quarterback play is crucial in this matchup. Texas State’s starting quarterback is expected to lead the offense with a strong pass protection line, which contrasts with Rice's pass rush that has yielded 34.75 sacks this season. Rice’s passing offense is less prolific, and their pass protection is weaker, likely to face challenges against Texas State's defensive pressure. Additionally, the recent matchup on December 26, 2023, saw Texas State beat Rice 45-21, showcasing the Bobcats' ability to cover the spread and control the game flow. Bettors should consider Texas State's home record and their ability to cover the 16.5-point spread as a key betting trend.

With the game airing on ESPN, fans and bettors can enjoy comprehensive coverage and use these betting insights to make informed wagers. The game stats highlight Texas State’s superior run offense against Rice's run defense, which has allowed 220.6 rushing yards per game. This matchup could be a high-scoring affair given the offensive capabilities of Texas State and the defensive struggles of Rice. For those looking to place smart bets, Start your OddsTrader Turbo subscription or bet with a U.S. regulated sportsbook like Caesars to capitalize on the edge.

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5-7 (201st)Against the Spread4-8 (228th)

5-7 (178th)Straight Up6-6 (147th)

+0.8Straight Up Units-2.6

7-5Over / Under7-5

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19.8Points36.1

311.3Total Yards475.8

5Yards Per Play7.1

97.9Passing Yards255.3

11.3 - 16.9 (66.5%)Completions-Attempts19.6 - 27.9 (70.1%)

5.8Yards Per Passing Play9.1

11.2Sacks-Yards Lost10.8

213.3Rushing Yards220.6

50.3Attempts43.3

4.2Yards Per Rush5.1

17.51st Downs22.9

4.8Passing9.8

11.4Rushing11.8

1.3Penalties1.3

5.3 / 14.9 (35.8%)3rd Down6.5 / 13.6 (47.9%)

1.5 / 2.8 (54.5%)4th Down1.1 / 1.8 (59.1%)

2.2 / 2.4 (89.7%)Red Zone4.4 / 4.8 (91.4%)

4.8 (48.9)Penalties (Yards)6.7 (57.2)

0.3Interceptions0.6

0.4Fumbles Lost0.8

68.6Total Plays73.1

4.2Kickoffs6.7

1.7Returns2.8

30.5Yards65.1

18.3Yards Per Return23.7

5.3Punts3

0.7Returns1

3.3Yards5.7

4.9Yards Per Return5.7

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Personalize your notifications and get updates on the teams, players or events you care about most. FRI 01/021:00 PMArmed Forces Bowl Rice 5-7 75% +16½ -105Bet365
Texas State 6-6 25% -16½ -105BetMGM
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Cincinnati 7-5 61% +7½ -113BetRivers
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Mississippi State 5-7 45% -3 -109Caesars
Personalize your notifications and get updates on the teams, players or events you care about most. FRI 01/028:00 PMHoliday Bowl #17Arizona 9-3 45% +1½ -110BetMGM
SMU 8-4 55% +1½ -115FanDuel
Personalize your notifications and get updates on the teams, players or events you care about most. FINALSAT 12/133:00 PM Army 7-6 16 +6½ -110BetMGM
Navy 10-2 17 -6 -110Bet365
Personalize your notifications and get updates on the teams, players or events you care about most. FINALSAT 12/138:00 PMLA Bowl Boise State 9-5 10 +10 -107Caesars
Washington 9-4 38 -8½ -120SugarHouse
Personalize your notifications and get updates on the teams, players or events you care about most. FINALTUE 12/169:00 PMSalute to Veterans Bowl Troy 8-6 13 +4 -118SugarHouse
Jacksonville State 9-5 17 -3 -110Bet365
Personalize your notifications and get updates on the teams, players or events you care about most. FINALWED 12/175:00 PMCure Bowl Old Dominion 10-3 24 +4½ -118BetRivers
South Florida 9-4 10 -3½ -110FanDuel
Personalize your notifications and get updates on the teams, players or events you care about most. FINALWED 12/178:30 PM68 Ventures Bowl Louisiana 6-7 13 -1½ -110BetMGM
Delaware 7-6 20 +2 -110Bet365
Personalize your notifications and get updates on the teams, players or events you care about most. FINALTHU 12/189:00 PMXBox Bowl Missouri State 7-6 28 +1½ -110Caesars
Arkansas State 7-6 34 -1 -113SugarHouse
Personalize your notifications and get updates on the teams, players or events you care about most. FINALFRI 12/1911:00 AMMyrtle Beach Bowl Kennesaw State 10-4 6 +3½ -110BetRivers
Western Michigan 10-4 41 -3½ -102FanDuel
Personalize your notifications and get updates on the teams, players or events you care about most. FINALFRI 12/192:30 PMGasparilla Bowl Memphis 8-5 7 +3½ -115BetMGM
North Carolina State 8-5 31 -3 -113BetRivers
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#8Oklahoma 10-3 24 -1½ -113BetRivers
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#7Texas A&M 11-2 3 -2½ -117Caesars
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#6Ole Miss 13-1 41 -16½ -118FanDuel
Personalize your notifications and get updates on the teams, players or events you care about most. FINALSAT 12/207:30 PMCollege Football Playoff First Round - Game 4 #24James Madison 12-2 34 +21 -109BetRivers
#5Oregon 13-1 51 -20 -110Bet365
Personalize your notifications and get updates on the teams, players or events you care about most. FINALMON 12/222:00 PMFamous Idaho Potato Bowl Washington State 7-6 34 +1½ -113BetRivers
Utah State 6-7 21 -1 -110Bet365
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Louisville 9-4 27 -12 -110Bet365
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Southern Miss 7-6 16 -2½ -118BetRivers
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Ohio 9-4 17 +7 -121SugarHouse
Personalize your notifications and get updates on the teams, players or events you care about most. FINALWED 12/248:00 PMHawai'i Bowl California 7-6 31 +1½ -110Caesars
Hawaii 9-4 35 -1 -113SugarHouse
Personalize your notifications and get updates on the teams, players or events you care about most. FINALFRI 12/261:00 PMGameAbove Sports Bowl Central Michigan 7-6 7 +13½ -112BetRivers
Northwestern 7-6 34 -12½ -107Caesars
Personalize your notifications and get updates on the teams, players or events you care about most. FINAL OTFRI 12/264:30 PMRate Bowl New Mexico 9-4 17 +2 -113BetRivers
Minnesota 8-5 20 -1½ -110Bet365
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UTSA 7-6 57 -6½ -122FanDuel
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East Carolina 9-4 23 +14 -117SugarHouse
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Clemson 7-6 10 -2 -110Bet365
Personalize your notifications and get updates on the teams, players or events you care about most. FINALSAT 12/272:15 PMFenway Bowl Connecticut 9-4 16 +8½ -106FanDuel
Army 7-6 41 -8 -109BetRivers
Personalize your notifications and get updates on the teams, players or events you care about most. FINALSAT 12/273:30 PMPop-Tarts Bowl #22Georgia Tech 9-4 21 +3½ -110Bet365
#12Brigham Young 12-2 25 -3½ -105BetMGM
Personalize your notifications and get updates on the teams, players or events you care about most. FINALSAT 12/274:30 PMArizona Bowl Miami (OH) 7-7 3 +5½ -110Bet365
Fresno State 9-4 18 -5 -114SugarHouse
Personalize your notifications and get updates on the teams, players or events you care about most. FINALSAT 12/275:45 PMNew Mexico Bowl #25North Texas 12-2 49 -7 -110Bet365
San Diego State 9-4 47 +8 -124SugarHouse
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Missouri 8-5 7 -4 -110Caesars
Personalize your notifications and get updates on the teams, players or events you care about most. FINALSAT 12/279:15 PMTexas Bowl LSU 7-6 35 +1½ -110BetRivers
#21Houston 10-3 38 +1½ -125BetMGM
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Appalachian State 5-8 10 +10 -108Caesars
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Louisiana Tech 8-5 23 -10 -110Bet365
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Illinois 9-4 30 +3 -110BetMGM
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TCU 9-4 30 +5 -110BetMGM
Personalize your notifications and get updates on the teams, players or events you care about most. FINALWED 12/3112:00 PMReliaQuest Bowl #23Iowa 9-4 34 +3½ -115BetMGM
#14Vanderbilt 10-3 27 -3 -109BetRivers
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Duke 9-5 42 -3½ -111Caesars
Personalize your notifications and get updates on the teams, players or events you care about most. FINALWED 12/313:00 PMCitrus Bowl #18Michigan 9-4 27 +4½ -110BetMGM
#13Texas 10-3 41 -3½ -110Bet365
Personalize your notifications and get updates on the teams, players or events you care about most. FINALWED 12/313:30 PMLas Vegas Bowl Nebraska 7-6 22 +14½ -120FanDuel
#15Utah 11-2 44 -13½ -105Bet365
Personalize your notifications and get updates on the teams, players or events you care about most. FINALWED 12/317:30 PMCotton Bowl #10Miami (FL) 12-2 24 +8 -110Bet365
#2Ohio State 12-2 14 -7½ -113BetRivers
Personalize your notifications and get updates on the teams, players or events you care about most. FINALTHU 01/0112:00 PMOrange Bowl #5Oregon 13-1 23 +1½ -110Caesars
#4Texas Tech 12-2 0 -1 -110Bet365
Personalize your notifications and get updates on the teams, players or events you care about most. FINALTHU 01/014:00 PMRose Bowl #9Alabama 11-4 3 +7½ -115Bet365
#1Indiana 14-0 38 -7 -124SugarHouse
Personalize your notifications and get updates on the teams, players or events you care about most. FINALTHU 01/018:00 PMSugar Bowl #6Ole Miss 13-1 39 +6½ -114FanDuel
#3Georgia 12-2 34 -6 -110Bet365

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Betting Trends Rice Owls vs Texas State Bobcats

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