Texas State vs Rice Prediction, Odds, Picks, Best Bets for Armed Forces Bowl 2025

In college football action on Friday, the Texas State Bobcats play the Rice Owls.
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Texas State vs Rice Odds & Spread
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- Moneyline: Texas State: (-400) | Rice: (+310)
- Spread: Texas State: -9.5 (-120) | Rice: +9.5 (-102)
- Total: 59.5 -- Over: (-115) | Under: (-105)
Texas State vs Rice Betting Trends
- Texas State is 4-8-0 against the spread this season.
- Texas State owns one win ATS (1-3) as a 9.5-point favorite or greater this season.
- Out of 12 Texas State games so far this year, seven have hit the over.
- Rice's record against the spread in 2025 is 5-7-0.
- Against the spread as 9.5-point underdogs or greater, Rice is 3-5.
- Of 12 Rice games so far this season, seven have hit the over.
Texas State vs Rice Point Spread
Texas State is favored by 9.5 points over Rice. Texas State is -120 to cover the spread, with Rice being -102.
Texas State vs Rice Over/Under
The over/under for the Texas State versus Rice game on Jan. 2 has been set at 59.5, with -115 odds on the over and -105 odds on the under.
Texas State vs Rice Moneyline
Rice is the underdog, +310 on the moneyline, while Texas State is a -400 favorite.
Texas State vs. Rice Points Insights
Point Scored (PG) | Points Scored CFB Rank | Points Allowed (PG) | Points Allowed CFB Rank | Average Total | Total Games | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texas State | 36.1 | 18 | 30.6 | 110 | 60.6 | 12 |
| Rice | 19.8 | 119 | 32.3 | 119 | 49.1 | 12 |
Texas State vs. Rice Game Info
- Game day: Friday, January 2, 2026
- Game time: 1 p.m. ET
- TV channel: ESPN
- Location: Fort Worth, Texas
- Stadium: Amon G. Carter Stadium
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