Memphis vs. Rice Predictions and Odds for 2025 College Football Week 10
The Memphis Tigers face off against the Rice Owls in a crucial AAC matchup. Here's what you need to know about the game and the betting odds.
Memphis vs. Rice Predictions and Odds for 2025 College Football Week 10
The 25th-ranked Memphis Tigers aim to secure their position in the AAC standings as they go against the Rice Owls in an important conference clash on Friday night. Recently, Memphis triumphed over South Florida with a score of 34-31, while Rice claimed victory against Connecticut with a formidable score of 37-34 in double overtime this past Saturday. Currently, Memphis holds a record of 7-1, with three wins out of four on the road this season, placing them in a tie for third place in the league. Meanwhile, Rice, standing at 4-4, is tied for 11th and has won two out of four on their home ground in 2025. This season, Memphis stands at 7-1 against the spread, while Rice’s record is 4-4 ATS.
Kickoff at Rice Stadium in Houston is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET. The Tigers are favored by 14 points according to the latest odds from Rice vs. Memphis, an increase of half a point since the opening, while the total points are set at 48.5 as per the SportsLine consensus. Memphis is also the -625 favorite on the money line. Before placing any bets on the Memphis vs. Rice matchup, it is advisable to check SportsLine’s college football predictions.
Why Memphis Can Cover
Senior quarterback Brendon Lewis leads the Memphis offense effectively. Over the span of eight games, he has completed 141 of 208 passes (67.8%) for 1,644 yards, tallying 10 touchdowns and four interceptions. His rushing stats include 97 attempts for 475 yards (4.9 average) contributing seven touchdowns. In Memphis’s recent victory over No. 18 South Florida, he completed 27 of 44 passes for 307 yards and two touchdowns while rushing 11 times for 35 yards.
Brendon’s key receiver has been Cortez Braham Jr. Across eight games, he caught 36 passes for 566 yards (15.7 average) and scored seven touchdowns. In the game against South Florida, he had seven receptions for 75 yards and two touchdowns, while previously against Florida Atlantic, he recorded six receptions for 127 yards and two touchdowns in a hefty 55-26 triumph.
Why Rice Can Cover
Chase Jenkins, the sophomore quarterback for the Owls, has been performing well. He has completed 77 of 111 passes (69.4%) for 744 yards with five touchdowns and only one interception during eight games. He also rushed 97 times for 332 yards (3.4 average) that included four touchdowns. Last week against UConn, Jenkins completed 17 of 22 passes (77.3%) for 191 yards and another touchdown while rushing 17 times for 57 yards, with a maximum run of 21 yards.
Quinton Jackson, a junior running back, stands out in the Rice offense with 117 rushing attempts for 655 yards (5.6 average) and six touchdowns. He also contributed four receptions for 74 yards and a touchdown. Against UConn last week, he carried the ball 21 times for 168 yards and three touchdowns along with three receptions for 80 yards and another touchdown.
How to Make Memphis vs. Rice Picks
SportsLine’s predictive model projects an over on the total, expecting 60 combined points. Moreover, it predicts that one side of the spread will hit in more than 50% of simulations. Decisions regarding whom to back in the Memphis vs. Rice match can exclusively be found at SportsLine.
