The North Texas Mean Green will look to boost their win total and cover the point spread when they tip off against the Rice Owls at The Super Pit on Saturday in NCAA hoops betting.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
The North Texas Mean Green were listed as -9.5-point favorites at most sportsbooks tracked by Odds Shark earlier in the day. It opened first at Sportsbook, where the over/under betting odds total was expected shortly.
Rice Owls vs North Texas Mean Green Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
This college basketball season, the North Texas Mean Green are 12-10 overall and 11-5 ATS, while the Rice Owls are 5-17 and 8-9 ATS. As for the betting totals, North Texas boasts a 6-10 on the OU, and Rice is 7-10.
The power rankings show a disparity between these teams, with the North Texas Mean Green rated this week at No. 118 and the Rice Owls sitting at No. 277.
Statistical Matchup
In the paint, the rebound battle will feature North Texas's No. 59-rated squad against Rice's No. 90-rated roster. And in long-range shooting, North Texas rates No. 114 in the country with 8 per game, while their foes tonight, the Rice Owls rank No. 112 nationally with 8 per match.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Rice suffered a 63-62 loss against Florida Atlantic on Saturday, getting 16 points from Connor Cashaw in a losing effort at Autry Court.
North Texas earned a 69-67 victory over Florida International on Saturday, getting 21 points from Ryan Woolridge at The Super Pit.
Next Betting Matchups
Rice at Middle Tennessee, Thursday, February 8th
North Texas at UAB, Thursday, February 8th