Louisiana Tech Bulldogs Home to Rice Owls in NCAA Basketball Betting

The Louisiana Tech Bulldogs hope to be lousy hosts on Saturday as the Rice Owls pay a visit to Thomas Assembly Center on the college basketball betting odds menu.

Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick

The Louisiana Tech Bulldogs betting line opened as -11-point favorites in this college basketball tilt over at Sportsbook but the number may be on the move. Watch for the Sportsbook over/under total as well at Sportsbook.

Rice Owls vs Louisiana Tech Bulldogs Matchup

Team Betting Records & Power Rankings

The Louisiana Tech Bulldogs are 21-7 so far on the season, and 10-10 ATS vs the number. The Rice Owls, meanwhile, are 12-16 and 8-15 ATS. OVER/UNDER bettors have seen Louisiana Tech go 13-7 and the Rice Owls go 17-5-1 on betting totals.

The power rankings show a disparity between these teams, with the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs rated this week at No. 59 and the Rice Owls sitting at No. 210.

Statistical Matchup

Rebounding is always a key handicapping betting consideration and Rice is ranked No. 237 in NCAA basketball at 33 per game. Contrast that with Louisiana Tech's No. 63 mark in the paint. When it comes to three-point shooting, Louisiana Tech is the No. 139-ranked team in the country at 6.93 per game, while Rice rates No. 110 at 7.43 per game.