The winless Houston Baptist Huskies (0-7) visit Tudor Fieldhouse to square off with the Rice Owls (6-4). Action begins at 8 p.m. ET on Saturday, December 14, 2019.
Houston Baptist Huskies vs. Rice Owls Betting Odds
Both teams lost in their last matchup. The Owls were beaten by the Lamar Cardinals, 73-60, while the Huskies were blown out by the Samford Bulldogs, 113-90.
Houston Baptist had a better turnover percentage (14.8 vs. 16.5) while Rice held Lamar to an offensive rebounding percentage of 25.7 (below their season average of 35.1). Rice was led by Drew Peterson, who contributed 19 points and five rebounds. Ian DuBose had a good game for Houston Baptist, finishing with 10 points and nine rebounds.
The physical Rice offense seems poised to dominate from the free throw line. The Owls rank 84th in the nation with a free throw attempt (FTA) rate of 0.266, while Houston Baptist ranks 292nd in FTA rate allowed (0.259) dating back to the 2018-19 season.
Houston Baptist Huskies vs. Rice Owls Odds Pick
Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Rice, ATS Winner – Rice, O/U – Over
Betting Notes (2018-Present):
- Rice ranks 37th in assists allowed per game (13.6) while Houston Baptist ranks 238th (17.2).
- The Owls rank 161st in steals per game (5.4) while the Huskies rank 192nd in steals allowed per game (7.8).
- Rice averages 3.1 blocks per game, which is ranked 137th in the nation. Houston Baptist ranks 152nd in blocks allowed per game (4.1).
- The Owls rank 23rd in three pointers attempted per game (25.6) while the Huskies rank 182nd (20.6).
- Houston Baptist ranks 85th in rebounds per game (37.4) while Rice ranks 216th in rebounds allowed per game (36.6).