The Rice Owls will hit the floor running against the away UTEP Miners Thursday, looking to improve their record and boost betting bankrolls by covering the point spread in the process.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
The UTEP Miners were listed as 1-point underdogs at many online sportsbooks, including the odds makers at Sportsbook.
UTEP Miners vs Rice Owls Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Rice Owls bring a 6-23 record (13-11 ATS) to this tilt against the 10-18 Miners, who are 10-13 ATS. Those OVER/UNDER betting have witnessed Rice go 12-12 so far and the UTEP Miners go 10-13.
The Owls - Miners odds would favor the Owls if the lines were set according to our power ranks. Rice is rated No. 279 in the current Odds Shark poll, while UTEP is at No. 284.
Statistical Matchup
The game also pits Rice's No. 227-ranked offense, averaging 68.21 PPG, against a Miners defense that ranks No. 107 at 70.86 PPG. The Owls field goal percentage has averaged 40.69% so far, less than the Miners marksmen have achieved on the year, 43.46% per game.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
The Miners blew out Southern Mississippi on Saturday, running up a 20+ point victory in a 73-44 win at Don Haskins Center.
Rice suffered a 67-64 loss against Florida International on Saturday, getting 20 points from Malik Osborne in a losing effort at FIU Arena.
- UTEP is 2-6 ATS in its last 8 games
- UTEP is 4-10 SU in its last 14 games
- The total has gone UNDER in 6 of UTEP's last 8 games
- UTEP is 1-9 SU in its last 10 games on the road
- Rice is 7-2 ATS in its last 9 games
- Rice is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games
- The total has gone OVER in 5 of Rice's last 7 games
- Rice is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games at home
Next Betting Matchups
UTEP at North Texas, Saturday, March 3rd
Rice at UTSA, Saturday, March 3rd
