Princeton Tigers take on Owls in NCAA basketball test

Princeton TigersRice Owls
2-1November 23, 2013, 03:00 | Autry Court2-2


Autry Court features an NCAA basketball betting clash between the host Rice Owls and the visiting Princeton Tigers in college hoops action on Saturday.

Rice will face the 2-1 Tigers, who own a 1-0 ATS mark on the season. In totals betting, the Owls are 0-1 favoring the UNDER so far this season while the Tigers are 0-1 favoring the OVER.

View Princeton Tigers vs Rice Owls Odds and Stats.

It's a betting matchup between the No. 312-rated Owls and the No. 50-ranked Tigers, according to the latest pro hoops power rankings here at Odds Shark.



Last time out for Princeton, they were an 81-80 Sportsbook as they battled Lafayette on the road. Seth Hinrichs went off for 27 points and added 7 rebounds but it wasn't enough as Princeton handed Lafayette an 81-80 defeat at Kirby Center.

Rice won its last outing, a 63-61 result against Texas A&M C.C. on November 20. The Owls grabbed a 63-61 win over the Islanders on Wednesday, behind a 16-point effort from Sean Obi at American Bank Center.

How They Match Up:
Rating these schools in several key categories is important for handicappers and Rice has the nation's No. 232-rated offensive output, at 64.75 PPG. The visiting Tigers defense ranks No. 82 allowing on average 66.67 PPG. The Owls FG% has averaged 42.42% so far, less than the Tigers marksmen have achieved on the year, 43.23% per game.

Next up:
Princeton home to George Mason, Tuesday, November 26th
Rice at Rider, Friday, November 29th
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