Autry Court will host Owls vs. Islanders action on Wednesday as both teams try to pay off for bettors in NCAAB action.

The Owls bring a 8-4 record (1-3 ATS) to this tilt against the 1-10 Islanders, who are 0-2 ATS. OVER/UNDER bettors have witnessed Rice go 2-1-1 so far and the Islanders go 1-1.



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Power Rankings / Prediction:
The Owls - Islanders odds would favor the Owls if the lines were set according to our power ranks. Rice is rated No. 42 in the current Odds Shark poll, while Texas A&M C.C. is at No. 312. Mathematical models based on recent stats and predictive formulas point to a 78-55 win for the Owls.



How They Match Up:
In the paint, the rebound battle will feature Rice's No. 9-rated squad against Texas A&M C.C.'s No. 213-rated roster. And in long-range shooting, Rice rates No. 267 in the country with 5 per game, while their foes tonight rank No. 294 nationally with 4.7 per match.

Defensively, Texas A&M C.C. features the nation's No. 206-rated defense on the road, allowing 72.8 points per game. Rice, meanwhile, comes in at No. 62 nationally in scoring at home.

Last time out for Texas A&M C.C., they were a 69-65 loser as they battled Kennesaw State at home. They failed to cover in the match as a 4.5-point favorite. Texas A&M C.C. got 20 points and 10 rebounds from Myron Dempsey in a losing cause in their 69-65 loss to Kennesaw State on Friday.

Last time out for Rice, they were a 65-58 Sportsbook as they battled Texas A&M on the road. They covered in the match as an 8.5-point underdog. The Owls grabbed a 65-58 win over the Aggies on Thursday, behind a 13-point effort from Tamir Jackson at Reed Arena.


Rice Owls Trends:
When playing on Wednesday are 2-8
Before playing Texas are 3-4
After playing Texas A&M are 1-4
After a win are 6-4

A few Islanders at Owls trends to consider:
Rice is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
Rice is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games at home


Next up:
Texas A&M C.C. home to Lamar, Wednesday, January 4
Rice at Texas, Saturday, December 31