Rice takes to the basketball court against Florida Atlantic on Saturday, hoping to send the Owls to a loss while covering the college basketball betting point spread at FAU Arena.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
College basketball betting odds makers at Sportsbook opened the Florida Atlantic Owls as 5-point underdogs in this matchup. Check for the latest spread and over/under total line at sportsbooks such as Sportsbook.
Rice Owls vs Florida Atlantic Owls Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Florida Atlantic Owls are 8-14 so far on the season, and 11-8 ATS vs the number. The Rice Owls, meanwhile, are 16-8 and 9-7 ATS. OVER/UNDER bettors have seen Florida Atlantic go 10-9 and the Rice Owls go 9-7 on betting totals.
The Owls - Owls odds would favor the Owls if the lines were set according to our power ranks. Florida Atlantic is rated No. 145 in the current Odds Shark poll, while Rice is at No. 34.
Statistical Matchup
Rebounding is always a key handicapping betting consideration and Rice is ranked No. 60 in NCAA basketball at 38.08 per game. Contrast that with Florida Atlantic's No. 139 mark in the paint. When it comes to three-point shooting, Florida Atlantic is the No. 161-ranked team in the country at 7.09 per game, while Rice rates No. 23 at 9.38 per game.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Rice got 27 points from Marcus Evans en route to a 89-78 victory over Florida International on Thursday at FIU Arena.
Florida Atlantic suffered a 70-64 loss against North Texas on Thursday, getting 12 points from Jeantal Cylla in a losing effort at FAU Arena.
Next Betting Matchups
Rice home to UTSA, Thursday, February 16th
Florida Atlantic at Louisiana Tech, Thursday, February 16th