<p>Week 13 of the 2025 regular season features a game between the North Texas Mean Green and the Rice Owls. The game will take place at Rice Stadium in Houston, Texas, on Saturday, November 22, 2025. Kickoff is scheduled for 7:30 PM, and fans can catch the action on ESNU.</p> <p>North Texas comes into this game with a strong 9-1 record, holding the #22 AP Rank and #23 Coaches Poll Rank. The Mean Green have been impressive on the road, boasting a perfect 4-0 record. On the other side, the Rice Owls have a 5-5 record this season, with a 3-3 mark at home. Both teams are part of the American Conference, adding an extra layer of competition to this matchup.</p> <h2>North Texas Team Preview</h2> <p>North Texas Mean Green has had a strong run recently. They won their last game against UAB Blazers 53-24. In that game, they had 298 passing yards and 208 rushing yards. They also secured three interceptions and did not have any turnovers.</p> <p>In their game against Navy Midshipmen, North Texas also came out on top with a 31-17 victory. They achieved 234 passing yards and 197 rushing yards. The defense was strong, forcing two interceptions and one fumble.</p> <p>Key players like Drew Mestemaker have made significant contributions. Mestemaker has thrown for 2,990 yards and 23 touchdowns. On the ground, Caleb Hawkins has rushed for 923 yards and scored 16 touchdowns. However, the team faces some injury concerns with players like Shane Whitter and Fatafehi Vailea II out or questionable for upcoming games.</p> <h2>North Texas vs Rice Game Day Info</h2> <ul><li>Sport: NCAA Football</li><li>Teams: North Texas Mean Green vs. Rice Owls</li><li>Venue: Rice Stadium in Houston, TX</li><li>Date: Saturday, November 22, 2025</li><li>Betting Odds: North Texas Moneyline -1122, Rice Moneyline +689, North Texas Spread -18.5 (-109), Rice Spread +18.5 (-112), Total Over 55.5 (-110), Total Under 55.5 (-111)</li></ul> <h2>Rice Team Preview</h2> <p>The Rice Owls have played a mix of games this season at Rice Stadium. They had a close win against the Connecticut Huskies with a score of 37-34. In another game, they managed to secure a win against UAB Blazers with a 24-17 score.</p> <p>Rice's rushing game has been strong. They ranked 18th in the nation for rushing yards, totaling 2,122 yards. Quinton Jackson leads with 758 rushing yards and six touchdowns over ten games.</p> <p>Injuries are a concern for the Owls. Max Balthazar and Ejike Adele are out for the season. Other players, like Khary Crump and Braylen Walker, are questionable due to undisclosed injuries.</p> <h2>BTB Betting Pick</h2> <p>For the spread pick, North Texas is favored by 18.5 points. The Mean Green's offense ranks 3rd in points for, showing strong scoring ability. Rice's defense ranks 108th in points against, which suggests North Texas can cover the spread. The projected score favors North Texas significantly, making them the choice to cover.</p> <p>The total for the game is set at 55.5 points. North Texas has a high-scoring offense, while Rice's defense has struggled. However, Rice's offense ranks low in points for. Considering these factors, the projected total score may fall short of the line. The recommendation is to take the under.</p>

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