Florida International Golden Panthers Host the Rice Owls in NCAA College Basketball Action

Many eyes in the college basketball world will be on FIU Arena Saturday as the Florida International Golden Panthers look to beat the odds vs the Rice Owls in NCAA hoops betting action.

Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick

Odds makers at sportsbooks such as Sportsbook had set the Florida International Golden Panthers as -8-point favorites on the Sportsbook betting line for this contest. The betting line may have moved, check for updates at shops such as Sportsbook.

Rice Owls vs Florida International Golden Panthers Matchup

Team Betting Records & Power Rankings

The Florida International Golden Panthers currently sport a 12-16 record overall in NCAA basketball action, and have posted a corresponding betting slate of 14-8-1 ATS. The Rice Owls are 6-22 and 12-11 ATS. Betting totals have seen the Florida International Golden Panthers produce a 11-10-1 OVER/UNDER record on the season, while the Rice Owls have gone 12-11 against the totals betting line.

This game puts the Florida International Golden Panthers, most recently No. 153 in the Odds Shark power rankings, up against the Rice Owls, who rate No. 279 in the latest survey.

Statistical Matchup

In the paint, the rebound battle will feature Florida International's No. 126-rated squad against Rice's No. 90-rated roster. And in long-range shooting, Florida International rates No. 217 in the country with 6.5 per game, while their foes tonight, the Rice Owls rank No. 91 nationally with 8.39 per match.