Connecticut Huskies vs Rice Owls Prediction, 10/25/2025 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Connecticut Huskies vs Rice Owls

Date: Saturday, October 25, 2025

Location: Rice Stadium in Houston, TX

TV: ESPN+

Odds/Point Spread: Owls (+10.0)

Total/Over-Under: 48.5

The Connecticut Huskies (5-2) are traveling to Rice Stadium on Saturday, October 25, 2025 where they will try to beat the Rice Owls (3-4). Connecticut is 10.0-point favorites from oddsmakers. The over/under comes in at 48.5.

The Connecticut Huskies head into this matchup 5-2 for this season. The last time they took the field, the Huskies played against the Boston College Eagles and took home the win by a score of 38-23. When it came to the battle of the line of scrimmage, the Huskies conceded 191 yards on 49 attempts, which calculates to 3.9 yds per run allowed. Connecticut conceded 16 completions on 28 attempts for 204 yds, and a completion percentage of 57.1%. When all was said and done, they ran 58 plays which gave them 455 yds. The Connecticut Huskies rushed the ball a total of 27 different times and had 93 yds, which had them averaging 3.4 yds per carry.

When talking about putting the ball in the endzone, the Connecticut Huskies have an average of 37.1 PPG. As a unit they're averaging 170.6 yards on the ground which is 52nd in D-1. The Huskies have earned 3,277 total yards for the year. When it comes to distribution of touchdowns, Connecticut has compiled 17 touchdowns through the air and 15 rushing touchdowns. Connecticut has amassed 151 1st downs as an offense, and they have committed 34 penalties for 317 yds. They have surrendered the football 1 different times.

When talking about yards through the air, the Huskies have allowed 1,541 yards which has them sitting in 74th in Division 1. They have relinquished 220.1 yards per outing via the pass in addition to giving up a completion percentage of 60.9%. For the year, they have allowed 380.3 yards per contest ranking them 85th in Division 1. They have yielded 8 touchdowns by air as well as 10 touchdowns via the ground game. They are allowing teams to run for an average of 4.0 yards per rush and 160.1 rushing yards per game on the year. During the season, they have given up 1,121 running yards through 7 games. The Huskies are ranked 56th in the nation when it comes to the opposition scoring, giving up 22.7 PPG.

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The Owls step onto the field holding a record of 3-4 for this year. The last time they took the field, the Owls took a loss by a final score of 61-13 when they faced the UTSA Roadrunners. The Owls finished the game with 269 yards and they ran 69 plays (3.9 yards per play). Rice ran the ball for 3.8 yards per carry, finishing the game with 190 yds on 50 carries. Rice conceded 34 rushing attempts for 191 yards (5.6 yds per rush). The Owls secondary allowed a completion percentage of 64.0%, relinquishing 246 yds on 16 out of 25 through the air.

When looking at how much they score, the Owls currently sit 119th in college football averaging 19.4 PPG. The Rice Owls have an average of 306.6 yards per game, which has them ranked 127th in Division 1. The Rice offense has compiled 394 yards of penalties on 37 violations, which ranks 105th in the nation in terms of helping out the opposition. They have thrown 2 interceptions while conceding 2 fumbles and they have been able to tally 122 first downs. For the season to this point, the Owls currently have a total of 638 yards via the pass together with holding an average of 91.1 passing yards per contest, which is ranked 135th in college football. They maintain an average of 215.4 rushing yards per game and have rushed for 1,508 yards for the year.

The Owls are conceding 27.1 points per game, which has them ranked 92nd in Division 1. Rice has conceded a total of 1,107 yards on the ground (158.1 yards per game) in addition to 11 touchdowns via the rush on the campaign. They have conceded 9 touchdowns through the air in addition to 199.1 yards per outing, ranking them 43rd in Division 1. The Owls defense has been on the field for 441 plays, which is good for 43rd in the nation. They have tallied 3 fumbles and 3 picks on the year. This year, they have conceded 190 points.

Who will win tonight's Huskies/Owls college football game against the spread?

Tony's Pick: Take the Owls +10.0

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