Western Kentucky at Rice

Western Kentucky is 6-3 ATS this season compared to 2-7 ATS for Rice, which probably is physically and emotionally spent after losing its last two games in overtime. The Hilltoppers have won four in a row after getting off to a 1-4 start, and they are averaging 41.3 points and are #5 in the country in total offense yards. Rice is #100 defensively in yards allowed while giving up 35.9 points per game. Western Kentucky beat Middle Tennessee, 48-21, on Saturday, and Jerreth Sterns had 11 receptions for 110 yards while Bailey Zappe threw for 281 yards and 4 touchdowns with no picks for the Hilltoppers, who have covered four of five after scoring at least 40 points their previous game. The Owls are 1-7 ATS their past eight games after recording more than 450 yards of offense their previous game. Rice has lost 44-7 to Houston, 58-0 to Texas, and 45-0 against UTSA. Take Western Kentucky.