Texas State vs. Rice Prediction, Pick Against the Spread, and Latest Odds for First Responder Bowl
Texas State and Rice face off in the SERVPRO First Responder Bowl this afternoon. Can the Bobcats take care of business? Matt McCuen provides his Texas State vs. Rice prediction.
Matt McCuen - December 26, 2023, 12:22 PM EST
5 minTexas State vs. Rice Prediction, Pick Against the Spread, and Latest Odds for First Responder Bowl
The Texas State Bobcats and the Rice Owls will meet on Tuesday night from Dallas, Texas, for the First Responder Bowl.
Texas State vs. Rice Date, Time, and Where to Watch
- Date: December 26, 2023
- Game Time: 5:30 pm ET
- Where to Watch: ESPN, ESPN+
Texas State vs. Rice Odds
- Spread: Texas State -3 (-110), Rice +3 (-124)
- Total Odds: O 60.5 (+100), U 60.5 (-110)
- Moneyline Odds: Texas State (-165), Rice (+178)
Texas State vs. Rice Prediction
Texas State comes into this contest with a record of 7-5.
The Bobcats have won two of their final four games.
Sophomore TJ Finley leads Texas State. The former LSU and Auburn quarterback has thrown for 3,287 yards, 24 touchdowns, and eight interceptions.
Ismail Mahdi leads the Bobcats' rushing attack. The sophomore has rushed for 1,209 yards and ten touchdowns.
Junior Joey Herbert has been the top option in the passing game. Herbert leads the team with 847 yards and eight touchdowns.
Senior Brian Holloway leads the team with 99 tackles.
Rice begins play with a record of 6-6.
The Owls won their final two games to earn bowl eligibility.
Rice will be without their starting quarterback, JT Daniels, who medically retired due to concussion issues.
Rice will turn to freshman AJ Padgett tonight. The Texas native has thrown for 636 yards, seven touchdowns, and three interceptions.
Dean Connors has been the top option in the backfield for the Owls. Connors has scampered for 707 yards and five touchdowns.
Luke McCaffery leads Rice in the receiving game with 963 yards and 12 touchdowns.
Safety Plae Wyatt led the Owls in tackles (75).
Texas State vs. Rice Pick
The Bobcats offense has been electric all season and will continue that tonight.
Rice is not an elite offensive team, and if they fall behind early in this game, they will be forced to play an uncomfortable game style.
Texas State has been the better team all season and will take care of business tonight!
Pick: Texas State -3 -110 Click here to see which sportsbook has the best odds
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