It will be a battle between CUSA opponents when the Rice Owls (6-9, 1-1 CUSA) welcome the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs (11-4, 1-1 CUSA) to Tudor Fieldhouse. The game will air on ESPN 3 at 3 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 5, 2019.
Louisiana Tech Bulldogs at Rice Owls ATS Prediction
The last time the Bulldogs played, they beat the Wichita State Shockers, 71-58. The Bulldogs had a much better free throw rate (0.460 vs. 0.204) and had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (35.7 vs. 22.9). Louisiana Tech received a boost from Amorie Archibald, who put up 14 points and nine rebounds.
The Owls were victorious over the St. Leo Lions in their last outing, 80-64. The Owls had a much better free throw rate (0.379 vs. 0.196) and had a much better turnover percentage (14.4 vs. 25.9). With 13 points and 10 rebounds, Rice’s Jack Williams played well.
After the Bulldogs won the only contest against the Owls last season, 69-54, these teams will meet for the first time this year. The Bulldogs had a much better free throw rate (0.218 vs. 0.068) and had a better effective field goal percentage (0.518 vs. 0.424).
Williams has averaged 0 points over the last five games for Rice.
Louisiana Tech could have their way on the offensive side of the ball as their productive offense goes up against one of the worst defenses in the country. The Bulldogs rank 48th in offensive efficiency, while Rice ranks 312th in defensive efficiency.
Louisiana Tech at Rice Betting Pick
Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Louisiana Tech, ATS Winner – Rice, O/U – Under
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Louisiana Tech averages 14.7 assists per game, which ranks 92nd in the country. Rice ranks 207th in assists allowed per game (15.7).
The Bulldogs average 37.3 rebounds per game, which ranks 100th in the NCAA. The Owls rank 185th in rebounds allowed per game (36.6).
Rice ranks 55th in three pointers attempted per game (26.0) while Louisiana Tech ranks 88th in three pointers allowed per game (21.3).
The Owls are 29th in the nation with 2.5 blocks allowed per game while the Bulldogs are 60th with 3.1 blocks allowed per game.
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The Bulldogs’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 12.6, up from 8.6 for the season.
During their last five games, the Owls have scored an average of 79.8 points per game (4.2 above their season average) and allowed an average of 73.6 points per game (6.5 below their season average).
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