Rice vs. Charlotte Prediction, Odds & Picks: College Football Week 4 Best Bets
My best Rice vs. Charlotte prediction for Thursday’s 7:30 p.m. ET (ESPN) kickoff at Jerry Richardson Stadium in Charlotte, N.C., examines how two struggling offenses will perform in their conference opener. Rice is a 2.5-point betting favorite.
I expect the Under to be one of the most popular college football picks this week. But there's a chance that the offenses aren't actually bad, but that they have just played against superior competition. Still, I like the Under, even though I expect big things from Quinton Jackson as one of my best college football predictions for Week 4.
🏈 Rice vs. Charlotte prediction
College football expert picks for Thursday; odds subject to change.
- Moneyline pick: Rice (-130 via FanDuel) ⭐⭐⭐
- Against the spread pick: Rice -2.5 (-110 via BetMGM) ⭐⭐
- Over/Under pick: Under 44 (-110 via Caesars) ⭐⭐⭐⭐
- Best bet: Quinton Jackson Over 80.5 rushing yards (-115 via bet365) ⭐⭐⭐⭐
📝 Rice vs. Charlotte best bet
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⬇️ Under 44 (-110) ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Both of these teams scored plenty against FCS opponents last week, but they have struggled against FBS opponents. In two games, Rice scored just 23 points, while Charlotte scored 14. The 49ers are allowing 29.7 points per game, but the run-first approach of the Owls leads me to believe possessions will be limited in this game.
Charlotte is averaging 258 passing yards per game, but quarterback Conner Harrell and the passing attack will struggle against a defense that allows just 142.3 passing yards per game. Without much of a rushing attack, the 49ers will struggle to move the ball, and I don’t see them scoring 20 in this game.
Caesars is offering Under 44 for -110. The price suggests a 52.38% chance this game goes Under, and a $10 bet would pay $9.09.
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⬆️ Quinton Jackson Over 80.5 rushing yards (-115) ⭐⭐⭐⭐
In the first game of the year, Rice running back Quinton Jackson rushed for 119 yards. Since then, he’s failed to go for more than 52 yards in a game. However, I love this matchup for him, as the 49ers are allowing 4.6 yards per carry.
While some will be concerned that he only ran for 42 yards against Prairie View A&M last week, he only had nine carries, as 12 different players ran the ball in the blowout. He will lead the backfield on Thursday, just like he did in Week 1, as he dominates a team that he averaged 5.6 yards per carry against last year.
bet365 is offering Over 80.5 for -115, a much better deal than the Over 86.5 that FanDuel is presenting for -114. -115 suggests a 53.49% chance he hits this Over, and a $10 bet would pay $8.70.
📊 Rice vs. Charlotte odds: Week 4
Rice vs. Charlotte odds update live in real time.
📈 Rice vs. Charlotte opening odds
- Moneyline: Rice -190 | Charlotte +160
- Spread: Rice -4.5 (-115) | Charlotte +4.5 (-105)
- Over/Under: Over 42.5 (-110) | Under 42.5 (-110)
🔍 Rice vs. Charlotte odds analysis
The total opened at 44.5 points, and despite 58% of the public backing the Over, the number has dropped to 44 or 43.5 at most of the major sportsbooks. I don’t expect there to be much movement before kickoff As for the spread, the Owls opened as 4.5-point favorites, but they’re now favored by just 2.5. Considering 68% of bettors are backing Rice to cover, I expect the spread to land at the key number of 3 before kickoff.
🔢 Rice vs. Charlotte stats
Season stats courtesy of Sports Reference.
| Rice (2-1) | Statistic (per game) | Charlotte (1-2) |
|---|---|---|
| 20.3 | Points | 18.7 |
| 21.3 | Points allowed | 29.7 |
| 0.0 | Turnover margin | -2.0 |
| 70.0 | Passing yards | 258.0 |
| 243.3 | Rushing yards | 92.7 |
| 142.3 | Passing yards allowed | 323.0 |
| 151.7 | Rushing yards allowed | 126.0 |
| -0.4 | Net yards per play | -0.9 |
📺 Rice vs. Charlotte game info
- When: Thursday, Sept. 18
- Kickoff: 7:30 p.m. ET
- Where: Jerry Richardson Stadium (Charlotte, N.C.)
- How to watch: ESPN
❓ Rice vs. Charlotte FAQs
Who is favored to win Rice vs. Charlotte?
Rice is favored to win this game, though the -130 moneyline betting odds is much less convincing than the -190 it opened with.
What is the spread for Rice vs. Charlotte?
Rice is favored by 2.5 points, but with a lot of support for it to cover, I expect the number to hit 3 before kickoff.
What is the Over/Under for Rice vs. Charlotte?
The total is set between 43.5 and 44.5 at the best sports betting sites.
What are the best bets for Rice vs. Charlotte?
The best bets for Rice vs. Charlotte are Under 44 and Quinton Jackson to rush for more than 80.5 yards.
When is the Rice vs. Charlotte game?
The Rice vs. Charlotte game is Thursday, Sept. 18, at 7:30 p.m. at Jerry Richardson Stadium in Charlotte, N.C. The game will air live on ESPN.
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