The Florida International Golden Panthers will look to pick up a win while covering the point spread when they take on the Owls in Rice at Autry Court on Saturday in college basketball betting odds action.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
College basketball betting odds makers at Sportsbook opened the Rice Owls as -1.5-point favorites in this matchup. Check for the latest spread and over/under total line at sportsbooks such as Sportsbook.
Florida International Golden Panthers vs Rice Owls Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Rice Owls sit at 10-16 (7-14 ATS) on the college basketball season. By comparison, the Florida International Golden Panthers are currently 12-15 (11-9-1 ATS). Looking to bet on the total points scored? Rice is 15-5-1 OU, and Florida International is 13-8 OU.
The Power Rankings at Odds Shark show No. 187-rated Florida International Golden Panthers taking on the No. 222-rated Rice Owls in this contest.
Statistical Matchup
Offensively, the game matches up Rice's No. 89 nationally ranked offense (76.35 points per game) against a Florida International Golden Panthers defense that sits as the No. 101 at 69.26 PPG. The Rice Owls have been averaging 44.47% from the field, less than the Golden Panthers have managed so far this season (47.7% on average).
Recent Outings Betting Recap
The Golden Panthers got 23 points from Adrian Diaz, but it was North Texas that prevailed in a 77-75 final on Thursday at The Super Pit.
Rice got 29 points from Marcus Evans en route to a 90-85 victory over Florida Atlantic on Thursday at Autry Court.
Next Betting Matchups
Florida International at Florida Atlantic, Saturday, February 27th
Rice at Southern Miss, Thursday, February 25th