Florida Atlantic Owls vs Rice Owls Betting Pick & Prediction for 10/4

College Football Preview

The Florida Atlantic Owls will meet the Rice Owls in Week 6 of the 2025 regular season. The game will take place at Rice Stadium in Houston, TX. It is scheduled for Saturday, October 4, 2025, at 7:00 PM.

Florida Atlantic comes into the game with a 1-3 record. They have struggled on the road with a 0-2 record. Rice has a 3-2 record and has been solid at home, holding a 1-1 record. The game will be shown on ESPN+.

Florida Atlantic Team Preview

The Florida Atlantic Owls have shown strength in their passing game this season. They have racked up 1,302 passing yards, ranking 23rd in the league. Caden Veltkamp leads the team with 1,198 passing yards and eight touchdowns.

However, the Owls’ rushing attack has been less effective, with only 480 yards so far. Their rushing rank stands at 113th. Gemari Sands leads the team with 245 rushing yards, but the team has not scored a rushing touchdown yet.

On the defensive side, the Owls have allowed 146 points, ranking 101st in points against. They have been strong in sacks with six, ranking 15th. Injuries might impact their performance, with several key players questionable for the next game.

Florida Atlantic vs Rice Game Day Info

  • Sport: NCAA Football
  • Teams: Florida Atlantic Owls vs. Rice Owls
  • Venue: Rice Stadium in Houston, TX
  • Date: Saturday, October 4, 2025
  • Betting Odds: Florida Atlantic +167, Rice -200

Rice Team Preview

The Rice Owls have had a mixed season so far. They won three games and lost two. Their latest game was a loss to the Navy Midshipmen, with a score of 21-13. The Owls had 14 first downs and 234 total yards in that game.

Rice’s running game has been a strong point. They rank 14th in rushing yards for the season with 1108 yards. Quinton Jackson has been a key player, rushing for 353 yards in five games. The Owls’ defense has also been solid, with 14 sacks and two interceptions, ranking them high in those categories.

Injuries might impact the Owls’ performance in their next game. Key players like David Stickle and Max Balthazar are questionable. The team will need to manage these issues to maintain their competitiveness.

BTB Betting Pick

For the spread pick, take Rice to cover the -4.5 spread. Rice’s defense is strong this season, ranking 7th in sacks and 3rd in interceptions. Florida Atlantic’s defense has allowed 146 points, ranking 101st, which might give Rice an edge. The projected score is Rice 31, Florida Atlantic 24.

For the over/under pick, go with the under on the 54.5 total. Florida Atlantic’s defense has struggled, but Rice has shown solid defensive stats. Both teams have moderate offensive outputs this season, suggesting a lower scoring game. The projected total score is 55, which is very close, but the defensive play might keep it under.