The Rice Owls and Texas Longhorns are set to square off in College Basketball on Wednesday. The Rice Owls come into the game with a 1-1 record. Rice, part of the American Athletic Conference, is coming off a home loss to Harvard on Friday.
Rice vs Texas Picks
- Pick: Texas Spread (-19.5)
For the Texas Longhorns, they are 2-0 on the season. In their final season as members of the Big 12, the Longhorns are coming off a 27-point win at home over Delaware State. In their previous meeting, the Texas Longhorns beat the Rice Owls 87-81 on December 12th, 2022. It’s time to start our Rice vs Texas betting analysis:
Rice Owls vs. Texas Longhorns Odds
Rice Owls vs. Texas Longhorns Information
Before our Rice vs Texas betting analysis, some information on the game between these two NCAA Basketball teams:
Rice Owls vs Texas Longhorns
Location of the game: Moody Center; Austin, TX
Date & Time: Wednesday November 15th, 2023; 8:00 pm CST
How to Watch: LHN
Rice Owls vs. Texas Longhorns Recent Scores
Before we make our College Basketball picks today, take a look at some of the recent scores for both teams on the NCAAB schedule:
Rice Owls 2023 Results:
- Tuesday, November 7th, 2023: 101-57 win over St. Thomas
- Friday, November 10th, 2023: 89-76 loss to Harvard Crimson
Texas Longhorns 2023 Results:
- Monday, November 6th, 2023: 88-56 win over Incarnate Ward Cardinals
- Friday, November 10th, 2023: 86-59 win over Delaware State Hornets
Rice Owls vs. Texas Longhorns Betting Analysis
- Spread: Texas Longhorns -19.5, Rice Owls +19.5
- Total: 153.5
- Moneyline: Texas Longhorns -5000, Rice Owls +2000
Rice Owls vs. Texas Longhorns Betting Preview
Owls’ Scoring Spree: 88.5 PPG and Climbing!
The Owls through two games are scoring 88.5 points per game, but a great deal of that has to do with scoring 100+ in the opener. Max Fiedler is the top scorer for the Owls. He is averaging more than 14 points per game, while also dishing out 5 assists per game. He has been solid from the field, making nearly 78% of his shots.
In the loss to Harvard, the Owls saw four guys score in double figures. Mekhi Mason was the leading scorer with 20 points, while Anthony Selden added 18. Fielder scored 13 points and ripped down 9 rebounds in the game.
The Rice Owls were taken down by UAB in the Conference USA Quarterfinals a season ago. A game that was not competitive, and left a bad taste in their mouth. They will look to improve upon that this season. The Owls have home games against Indiana State, New Mexico, UC Irvine, UT Martin, and Houston Christian upcoming. Rice Owls games will be interesting, especially if they do not improve defensively, look at betting the overs.
Texas Longhorns: Dominating the Court with 87 PPG!
The Texas Longhorns have been consistent in their two wins this season. The first win was 88-56 and the second win was 86-59. That means Texas is scoring 87 points per game, and allowing opponents 57.5 on the season.
In the win over Delaware State, the Longhorns used 18 three-point shots to blow them out. Max Abmas scored 19 points, while Ithiel Horton added 18 in the game. Through two games, Horton leads the team with 17.5 points per game. Tyrese Hunter has been solid at the point for the Longhorns, with 12 points and 4.5 assists per game.
The Texas Longhorns do not play a true road game until December 6th. That game will be a good one against Marquette. Before that, the Longhorns had Louisville, Wyoming, and Texas State. Texas will also face LSU before the conference season begins. Texas Longhorns lines are going to favor them more times than not this season.
Rice Owls vs. Texas Longhorns Betting Prediction
If you look at the NCAAB Odds, this is not going to be much of a fair fight. The Texas Longhorns are going to be one of the teams to beat in the Big 12 this season. The Longhorns are not going to lose many College Basketball games, at least before the Big 12 season tips off. Texas can shoot the ball, they are athletic, and when push comes to shove, if they need to get to the rim, they win.
The final betting prediction for this game favors the Longhorns, easily. Take Texas to win this game much like they did the first two. By nearly 30 points here. Our final score prediction is the Longhorns 85-58 over the Owls. Bet Texas -19.5. That’s our final Rice vs. Texas analysis.
- Pick: Texas Spread (-19.5)
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