NCAA Basketball Odds: Old Dominion Monarchs vs Rice Owls

The Rice Owls will try to pay off for their supporters and betting fans on Thursday when they play host to the Old Dominion Monarchs at Autry Court in NCAA basketball odds action.

Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick

Bettors looking to go with the Rice Owls in this one found them listed as -2.5-point favorites earlier on the NCAA basketball betting odds menu at Sportsbook. Check for line moves and odds updates as money coming in on the Monarchs was expected to move the line.

Old Dominion Monarchs vs Rice Owls Matchup

Team Betting Records & Power Rankings

Supporters of the Old Dominion Monarchs have watched them go 11-8 and 8-9-1 ATS on the college basketball season, while the Rice Owls are at 13-7 and 6-6 ATS. In totals betting, the Rice Owls are 6-6, while the Old Dominion Monarchs have a 6-12 mark.

According to new college basketball power rankings here at Odds Shark, it's the No. 82-ranked Rice Owls and the No. 91-rated Old Dominion Monarchs in this matchup.

Statistical Matchup

The game also pits Rice's No. 26-ranked offense, averaging 81.7 PPG, against a Monarchs defense that ranks No. 6 at 60.26 PPG. The Owls field goal percentage has averaged 47.78% so far, more than the Monarchs marksmen have achieved on the year, 38.4% per game.