The Armed Forces Bowl will feature the Texas State Bobcats hitting the field against the Rice Owls on Friday, January 2, 2026.

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Texas State vs. Rice Matchup Info

Game date: Friday, January 2, 2026
Game time: 1 p.m. ET
Location: Fort Worth, Texas
Venue: Amon G. Carter Stadium
TV channel: ESPN

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Texas State vs. Rice Odds and Prediction

Spread favorite: Bobcats (-10.5)
Moneyline: Bobcats (-402), Owls (+313)
Total: 59.5 points
Pick ATS: Texas State (-10.5)
Pick OU: Over (59.5)
Prediction: Texas State 38, Rice 23

Prediction derived from a team strength comparison algorithm. Multiple factors such as strength of wins and scoring margin are used to make this projection.

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Texas State vs. Rice Betting Records and Insights

Texas State has covered four times in 12 matchups with a spread this season.
Rice is 5-7-0 ATS this year.
The Bobcats have been favored by 10.5 points or more four times this season, and covered the spread in one of those matchups.
The Owls have covered the spread twice when an underdog by 10.5 points or more this year (in six opportunities).
A total of seven out of 12 Texas State games this season have hit the over.
In Rice's 12 contests this year, the combined scoring has gone over the point total seven times.

Doug Pike