FINAL Game forecast · REGULAR week 1

Houston ChristianatRice

Sat, Sep. 5 · 7:00 PM ET · Rice Stadium

Houston Christian3

Rice31

CALLED

SharpTake projected Rice at 98%. Rice won.

ProjectedRice by 32.5

ActualRice by 28

Difference4.5 pts

Market spreadRice -22.75

Vs spreadWINSharpTake Pick: Rice -22.75

Pregame forecast · published before kickoff and not revised

Houston Christian 2%Rice 98%

SharpTake projects Rice to win.

RiceProjected winner

98%Win probability

Rice by 32.5Projected margin

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Coverage and limitations

Forecasts are produced only when both teams meet SharpTake's evidence requirements.
Player availability, injuries, weather, travel, and rest are not included.
Neither team has completed a game this season; the forecast rests on prior-season evidence.

Forecasts are model-based context, not guarantees.

Forecast model · Data cutoff Sep. 5, 2026 · 7:00 PM ET