The Texas State Bobcats (5-1) take on the Rice Owls (3-4) at Strahan Coliseum. The game is scheduled to get underway at 8 p.m. ET on Wednesday, November 28, 2018.
Rice Owls at Texas State Bobcats Betting Prediction
The Owls are trying to rebound after their 90-61 loss to the Wichita State Shockers in their last outing. Wichita State’s turnover percentage was their largest strength over Rice. The Shockers had a rate of 10.4 (better than their season average of 15.5), while the Owls posted a mark of 21.2 (above their season average of 17.0). Jack Williams led Rice in scoring with 12 points on 5-for-8 shooting.
In the Bobcats’ last game, they dismantled the Portland Pilots, 91-68. The Bobcats, who came into the game averaging an effective field goal percentage of 0.528, had an extraordinary mark of 0.604 and had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (34.3 vs. 24.3). Nijal Pearson was the top scorer from either team with 33 points on 12-for-18 shooting from the field.
The Bobcats won the only contest against the Owls last season, 74-66. Getting to the free throw line was one of Texas State’s biggest strengths. They made 28 trips to the line, while Rice went 15 times.
Texas State could have trouble getting to the free throw line in this meeting. The Bobcats rank 188th in the nation with a free throw attempt (FTA) rate of 0.237, while Rice ranks 62nd in FTA rate allowed (0.202) since last season. Additionally, the Owls rank 320th in offensive efficiency (98.6), while the Bobcats rank 39th in defensive efficiency (98.1).
Rice Owls at Texas State Bobcats ATS Pick
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Texas State ranks 18th in rebounds allowed per game (31.3) while Rice ranks 268th (37.2).
The Bobcats rank 86th in assists allowed per game (12.3) while the Owls rank 313th (16.5).
Rice ranks 30th in three pointers attempted per game (26.3) while Texas State ranks 254th (19.8).
The Owls rank 26th in blocks allowed per game (2.5) while the Bobcats rank 223rd (4.0).
Texas State ranks 141st in steals allowed per game (6.1) while Rice ranks 239th (7.0).
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