The Rice Owls hope to send their betting backers to the pay window on Saturday as they look to cover the point spread at Don Haskins Center against the UTEP Miners.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
The UTEP Miners betting line opened as -8.5-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 UTEP Miners Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
This college basketball season, the UTEP Miners are 5-8 overall and 4-4 ATS, while the Rice Owls are 3-11 and 4-5 ATS. As for the betting totals, UTEP boasts a 2-6 on the OU, and Rice is 3-6.
The Odds Shark Power Rankings have the UTEP Miners at No. 271 and the Rice Owls at No. 312 heading into this college basketball betting matchup.
Statistical Matchup
Scoring and defensive stats point to some betting edges in this matchup. The game features UTEP's No. 238-ranked scoring average of 67.46 PPG, against a Rice Owls defense rated No. 203 and allowing 75.36 PPG. The UTEP Miners FG% has averaged 42.63% to date this season, more than the Rice Owls shooters have managed so far (39.52% per game).
Recent Outings Betting Recap
The Owls endured a 79-66 loss at the hands of the Roadrunners on Thursday, despite a 14-point effort from Connor Cashaw at UTSA Convocation Center.
UTEP got 13 points from Keith Frazier but lost anyway, 63-62, to North Texas on Thursday at Don Haskins Center.
Next Betting Matchups
Rice home to Old Dominion, Thursday, January 4th
UTEP at Florida International, Wednesday, January 3rd