The Rice Owls will look to pick up a win while covering the point spread when they take on the Red Raiders in Texas Tech at Lubbock Municipal Coliseum on Saturday in college basketball betting odds action.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Betting fans looking to side with the Texas Tech Red Raiders to cover the point spread in this one found them as -26.5-point favorites earlier in the day. Watch for line moves and updates at Sportsbook before gametime.
Rice Owls vs Texas Tech Red Raiders Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Texas Tech Red Raiders sit at 8-1 (4-3 ATS) on the college basketball season. By comparison, the Rice Owls are currently 3-7 (2-3 ATS). Looking to bet on the total points scored? Texas Tech is 2-5 OU, and Rice is 1-4 OU.
The Power Rankings at Odds Shark show No. 260-rated Rice Owls taking on the No. 57-rated Texas Tech Red Raiders in this contest.
Statistical Matchup
The game also pits Texas Tech's No. 42-ranked offense, averaging 82.56 PPG, against a Owls defense that ranks No. 193 at 75.1 PPG. The Red Raiders field goal percentage has averaged 49.35% so far, more than the Owls marksmen have achieved on the year, 38.46% per game.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
The Owls got a 27-point performance from Connor Cashaw, who added 12 rebounds, as Rice ran past St. Edward's 91-86 on Thursday at Autry Court.
The Red Raiders blew out Kennesaw State on Wednesday, running up a 20+ point victory in a 82-53 win at United Supermarkets Arena.
- Rice is 3-8 SU in its last 11 games
- Rice is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games on the road
- Texas Tech is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games
- Texas Tech is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
Next Betting Matchups
Rice at New Mexico, Tuesday, December 19th
Texas Tech at Florida Atlantic, Tuesday, December 19th
