Western Michigan vs Rice Prediction, Odds, Picks, Best Bets for Week 3 2026

The Western Michigan Broncos are among the college football squads busy on Saturday, up against the Rice Owls.
We've got you covered, in terms of the vital information about NCAA football betting lines, before you make your wager on FanDuel Sportsbook.
Western Michigan vs Rice Odds & Spread
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- Moneyline: Western Michigan: (-345) | Rice: (+270)
- Spread: Western Michigan: -9.5 (-110) | Rice: +9.5 (-110)
- Total: 43.5 -- Over: (-114) | Under: (-106)
Western Michigan vs Rice Betting Trends
- Western Michigan is unbeaten against the spread this season.
- Western Michigan has yet to lose ATS (1-0) as a 9.5-point favorite or greater this season.
- One of Western Michigan's two games this season has gone over the point total.
- Rice has but one win versus the spread this year.
- Rice doesn't have a win ATS (0-1) as a 9.5-point underdog or more this year.
- Rice and its opponent have yet to hit the over this year.
Western Michigan vs Rice Prediction & Pick
All college football win probability predictions and picks are according to numberFire.
Prediction: Broncos win (83.5%)
Western Michigan vs Rice Point Spread
Western Michigan is favored by 9.5 points over Rice. Western Michigan is -110 to cover the spread, with Rice being -110.
Western Michigan vs Rice Over/Under
A combined point total of 43.5 has been set for Western Michigan-Rice on Sept. 19, with the over at -114 and the under at -106.
Western Michigan vs Rice Moneyline
Looking at the moneyline for Rice-Western Michigan, Rice is the underdog at +270, and Western Michigan is -345.
Western Michigan vs. Rice Points Insights
Point Scored (PG) | Points Scored CFB Rank | Points Allowed (PG) | Points Allowed CFB Rank | Average Total | Total Games | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Western Michigan | 30.5 | 77 | 13.5 | 31 | 52.0 | 2 |
| Rice | 15.5 | 130 | 27.5 | 95 | 51.0 | 2 |
Western Michigan vs. Rice Game Info
- Game day: Saturday, September 19, 2026
- Game time: 7 p.m. ET
- TV channel: ESPN+
- Location: Houston, Texas
- Stadium: Rice Stadium
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