The Rice Owls (2-1, 0-0 AAC) take on the Charlotte 49ers (1-2, 0-0) Thursday in a nationally televised conference opener at Jerry Richardson Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina. Kickoff is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET (ESPN). Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's NCAA football odds around the Rice vs. Charlotte odds and make our expert college football picks and predictions for the best bets.

The Owls rolled Prairie View A&M 38-17 last week but failed to cover as 28-point favorites. QB Chase Jenkins was 10-for-16 for 87 yards and a touchdown through the air. It was what he did with his feet that was the difference, rushing 21 times for 124 yards and a score. Rice was roasted 35-9 by Houston the previous week. Jenkins had 50 passing yards and 14 rushes for 33 yards and a score i

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