The Rice Owls (6-3) will travel to the Montagne Center to square off against the Lamar Cardinals (4-4). Action gets underway at 3 p.m. ET on Saturday, December 7, 2019.
Rice Owls at Lamar Cardinals Betting Odds
In their last outing, the Cardinals lost a winnable game to the Texas Southern Tigers, 76-73, while the Owls defeated the East Carolina Pirates, 77-69.
The Owls made 21 of their 29 free throws (72.4 percent) and held the Pirates to an effective field goal percentage of 0.368 (below their season average of 0.461). Lamar, meanwhile, had an offensive rebounding percentage of 40.0 (above their season average of 34.4). Lamar’s Avery Sullivan played well, recording 14 points and 12 rebounds. Rice, meanwhile, was lifted by Drew Peterson, who finished with 16 points and six rebounds.
The Cardinals won the lone game between these two teams last season, 75-68. One of Lamar’s largest strengths was getting to the free throw line. They had 32 free throw attempts, while Rice had 22.
The battle on the backboards could prove decisive, pitting strength against strength. The Cardinals rank sixth in offensive rebounding percentage (36.9 percent), while Rice ranks 37th in defensive rebounding percentage (75.4 percent) dating back to last season.
Rice at Lamar ATS Pick
College Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Lamar, ATS Winner – Rice, O/U – Over
Betting Notes (2018-Present):
- Lamar ranks seventh in steals per game (9.0) while Rice ranks 234th (5.5).
- The Cardinals rank 95th in assists per game (14.1) while the Owls rank 209th in assists allowed per game (13.6).
- Rice ranks 155th in blocks per game (3.2) while Lamar ranks 199th in blocks allowed per game (3.8).
- The Cardinals average 39.0 rebounds per game, which ranks 32nd in the NCAA. The Owls rank 238th in rebounds allowed per game (36.6).
- Rice ranks 53rd in three pointers attempted per game (25.5) while Lamar ranks 255th (19.6).
