The LendingTree Bowl is set for Saturday night when the Rice Owls (5-7) battle the Southern Miss Golden Eagles (6-6). Rice is set to make their 13th bowl appearance and their first since the 2014 season. Southern Miss is making their 25th bowl appearance and are looking for their first win since 2016. Below is my college football pick for Rice vs Southern Miss.
Rice vs Southern Miss Betting Pick
| ℹ️ The Pick: | Southern Miss +5.5 |
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This game will be played at Hancock Whitney Stadium at 5:45 p.m. on Saturday, December 17, 2022.
Why Bet Southern Miss +5.5
✅ Southern Miss is 5-1 against the spread in their last six games.
✅ The Golden Eagles are 5-2 straight up in their last seven games against Rice.
✅ Rice is just 2-4 ATS in their last six games played.
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Rice Owls
Southern Miss Golden Eagles
Team Stats
Passing
Offense/Defense
| RICE | Passing | SOUMIS |
|---|---|---|
| 24.4 | CMP | 17.4 |
| 39.8 | ATT | 26.8 |
| 61.3 | CMP% | 65.1 |
| 239 | Y/G | 216.5 |
| 6 | Y/A | 8.1 |
| 1.4 | TD/G | 2 |
Defense/Offense
| RICE | Passing | SOUMIS |
|---|---|---|
| 15 | CMP | 13.8 |
| 27.1 | ATT | 26.4 |
| 55.4 | CMP% | 52.4 |
| 173.8 | Y/G | 174.9 |
| 6.4 | Y/A | 6.6 |
| 1.5 | TD/G | 0.6 |
Rushing
Offense/Defense
| RICE | Rushing | SOUMIS |
|---|---|---|
| 25.1 | ATT | 39.5 |
| 113.9 | Y/G | 232.7 |
| 4.5 | Y/A | 5.9 |
| 1.2 | TD/G | 2.6 |
Defense/Offense
| RICE | Rushing | SOUMIS |
|---|---|---|
| 39.3 | ATT | 34.3 |
| 160.6 | Y/G | 108.6 |
| 4.1 | Y/A | 3.2 |
| 1.4 | TD/G | 1.1 |
Special Teams
| RICE | Special Teams | SOUMIS |
|---|---|---|
| 5.3 | Punts-GM | 5.1 |
| 40.1 | Punt Avg | 44.5 |
| 2.3 | Kick Ret GM | 1.8 |
| 26.2 | Kick Ret Avg | 18.8 |
| 2.4 | Punt Ret GM | 0.8 |
| 7.7 | Punt Ret Avg | 4.3 |
Betting Trends
| RICE | Betting Trends | SOUMIS |
|---|---|---|
| OVERALL | OVERALL | |
| 0-3-0 | Win/Loss/Tie | 1-2-0 |
| 1-2-0 | ATS W/L/P | 3-0-0 |
| 11.33 | Avg Score | 21 |
| 35.67 | Avg Opp Score | 21 |
| AWAY | HOME | |
| 1-2-0 | Win/Loss/Tie | 1-2-0 |
| 1-2-0 | ATS W/L/P | 2-1-0 |
| 23 | Avg Score | 24.33 |
| 35.67 | Avg Opp Score | 31 |
| RICE | Betting Trends | SOUMIS |
|---|---|---|
| OVERALL | OVERALL | |
| 1-4-0 | Win/Loss/Tie | 2-3-0 |
| 2-3-0 | ATS W/L/P | 4-1-0 |
| 18.8 | Avg Score | 23.2 |
| 38.6 | Avg Opp Score | 25.8 |
| AWAY | HOME | |
| 1-4-0 | Win/Loss/Tie | 3-2-0 |
| 3-2-0 | ATS W/L/P | 3-2-0 |
| 22 | Avg Score | 31.4 |
| 31.6 | Avg Opp Score | 24.4 |
| RICE | Betting Trends | SOUMIS |
|---|---|---|
| OVERALL | OVERALL | |
| 4-6-0 | Win/Loss/Tie | 6-4-0 |
| 6-4-0 | ATS W/L/P | 7-3-0 |
| 23.8 | Avg Score | 25.7 |
| 33 | Avg Opp Score | 22.3 |
| AWAY | HOME | |
| 2-8-0 | Win/Loss/Tie | 4-6-0 |
| 4-6-0 | ATS W/L/P | 5-5-0 |
| 20.6 | Avg Score | 24.8 |
| 36.2 | Avg Opp Score | 26.6 |
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Rice Owls
Last time out, Rice ended their regular season with a 21-17 loss at North Texas. The Mean Green led 7-0 after the first quarter, but the Owls tied the game up at halftime. Rice took the lead early in the fourth quarter, but North Texas answered immediately and got the big win.
AJ Padgett went 13/22 for 229 yards, one touchdown, and one interception in the loss. Defensively, the Owls allowed 362 total yards and did not force any North Texas turnovers.
Through 12 games, Rice is scoring 25.5 points per game and gaining 370.2 yards, 227.1 through the air and 143.1 on the ground. Defensively, the Owls allow 33.8 points and 377.1 yards, 210.3 passing and 166.8 rushing.
Southern Miss Golden Eagles
Southern Miss finished their regular season with a 20-10 win at Louisiana Monroe. The Golden Eagles jumped out to a 10-0 lead, but Monroe tied the game at 10 entering the fourth quarter. Southern Miss flexed their muscle and scored the only 10 points of the fourth quarter to get the win.
Trey Lowe went 10/16 for 170 yards, one touchdown, and zero interceptions. Frank Gore Jr. ran the ball 24 times for 199 yards, an 8.3 average, and one touchdown in the win. Defensively, Southern Miss allowed 231 total yards and did not force any Monroe turnovers.
After 12 games, Southern Miss is scoring 24.3 points per game and gaining 331.7 yards, 209.1 through the air and 122.6 on the ground. Defensively, the Golden Eagles allow 23.5 points and 367.7 yards, 228.3 passing and 139.4 rushing.
