Source: DraftKings.
WMU 28, RICE 21. RICE covered by 1.5, over by 5.5.
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No common opponents yet this season.
| Opponent |  Western Michigan |  Rice |
|---|---|---|
 North Texas | L 30-33 home -3 · +12.5 Covered | L 24-56 home -32 · +18.5 Didn't cover |
Against 1 common opponent: Western Michigan lost by 3.0 on average, 1-0 against the spread. Rice lost by 32.0 on average, 0-1 against the spread.
* price not posted, -110 assumed. Tracked from public posts, not endorsed. All public picks
Western Michigan WWLLLW| ATS | Totals | |
|---|---|---|
| All games | 3-3 50%Small sample | 3-3 50% overSmall sample |
| Road | 1-2 33%Small sample | 1-2 33% overSmall sample |
| As favorite | 2-2 50%Small sample | |
| Last 5 | 2-3 40%Small sample |
6 graded games this season. Small sample: read it as a hint, not a trend.
Rice WLWLWL| ATS | Totals | |
|---|---|---|
| All games | 3-3 50%Small sample | 2-4 33% overSmall sample |
| Home | 3-0 100%Small sample | 1-2 33% overSmall sample |
| As underdog | 2-3 40%Small sample | |
| Last 5 | 2-3 40%Small sample |
6 graded games this season. Small sample: read it as a hint, not a trend.
| Date | Score | Close | ATS | Total | O-U |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 19, 2026 | WMU 28, RICE 21 | WMU -8.5 | RICE covered | 43.5 | Over |
Western Michigan 0-1 ATS in these meetings. 1 meeting is not a trend, and rosters turn over. Closing lines from ESPN's archive.
 WMU | RICE  | |
|---|---|---|
| 4-2 | Record | 1-5 |
| 3-3 | Against the spread | 3-3 |
| 3-3 | Over-under | 2-4 |
| +3.5 | Avg cover margin | +0.2 |
| 25.7 | Points per game | 17.0 |
| 17.3 | Points allowed | 27.5 |
| 5.32 | Yards per play | 4.86 |
| 330.7 | Yards per game | 313.2 |
| 4.30 | Rush yards per carry | 4.80 |
| 67.6 | Completion % | 48.8 |
| 43.2 | Third down % | 29.5 |
| +8 | Turnover margin | +3 |
| 8 | Sacks allowed | 11 |
| 48.2 | Penalty yards per game | 40.3 |
Season to date. Stats from ESPN. Points from final scores. Bold is the better number.
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