FAU Arena will host Rice Owls vs Florida Atlantic Owls action on Thursday as both teams try to pay off for those betting on NCAA basketball odds action.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
The Rice Owls opened as 7.5-point underdogs in this one at most sportsbooks tracked at Odds Shark, including Sportsbook. The total was set to open a bit later (check out Sportsbook for the latest situation).
Rice Owls vs Florida Atlantic Owls Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Florida Atlantic Owls sit at 11-15 (10-12 ATS) on the college basketball season. By comparison, the Rice Owls are currently 5-22 (11-11 ATS). Looking to bet on the total points scored? Florida Atlantic is 8-14 OU, and Rice is 11-11 OU.
The power rankings show a disparity between these teams, with the Florida Atlantic Owls rated this week at No. 202 and the Rice Owls sitting at No. 279.
Statistical Matchup
In the paint, the rebound battle will feature Florida Atlantic's No. 48-rated squad against Rice's No. 96-rated roster. And in long-range shooting, Florida Atlantic rates No. 246 in the country with 5.69 per game, while their foes tonight, the Rice Owls rank No. 95 nationally with 8.3 per match.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
The Owls got 15 points from Malik Osborne, but it was Western Kentucky that prevailed in a 85-66 final on Saturday at Autry Court.
The Owls got 24 points from Ronald Delph as Florida Atlantic ran past Florida International 77-72 on Saturday at FAU Arena.
- Rice is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games
- Rice is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
- The total has gone OVER in 4 of Rice's last 5 games
- Rice is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
- Florida Atlantic is 2-6 ATS in its last 8 games
- Florida Atlantic is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
- The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Florida Atlantic's last 7 games
- Florida Atlantic is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games at home
Next Betting Matchups
Rice at Florida International, Saturday, February 24th
Florida Atlantic at North Texas, Saturday, February 24th
