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Rice Owls Favored to Beat Tulane Green Wave in Saturday Matchup

Tulane (10-9, 4-2 American) will look to end their two-game road losing streak when they take on Rice (11-8, 2-4 American) at Tudor Fieldhouse on Saturday afternoon at 2:30 PM ET. The Green Wave are coming off a close 80-77 loss to Temple, while the Owls suffered a 75-73 defeat to Florida Atlantic. Tulane has a solid 7-3 record in their last 10 matchups against Rice. Despite being the underdog, Rice is the favorite to win with a -1 opening line that has not moved. Stay tuned to see which team comes out on top in this Tulane vs. Rice prediction.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Green Wave -105 | Owls -117
• Spread: Green Wave +1 (-110) | Owls -1 (-110)
• Total: Over/Under 141.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Rice will win straight-up is 54%.

Tulane vs Rice Stats

Tulane Green Wave

Tulane's two-game winning streak was halted by Temple in their last game, but they aim to rebound and secure their third win in four games on Saturday. With an average of 76.3 points per game, the Green Wave scored 77 points in their previous game, shooting 52.7 percent from the field and 60 percent from three-point range. Rowan Brumbaugh led with 20 points and four assists, supported by Kam Williams and Mari Jordan with 15 points each.

In terms of rankings, Tulane is currently ranked 149 in offense and 79 in defense, with a record of 10-9 this season. Their shooting percentages are 44.06% for field goals, 77.72% for free throws, and 34.16% for three-pointers. Defensively, they allow 39.43% of field goals, 74.29% of free throws, and 30.00% of three-pointers. They average 36.61 rebounds, 15.94 offensive assists, and 11.11 turnovers per game, while also averaging 35.72 defensive rebounds, 14.06 defensive assists, and 13.22 turnovers per game. Tulane will need to improve defensively after giving up 80 points in their last game for a chance at victory.

Rice Owls Analysis

The Rice Owls have had a mixed season so far, winning their first two conference games but then losing four straight. They will look to break their losing streak and secure their third conference victory in their upcoming game on Saturday. The team has been averaging 70.3 points per game, with their last game seeing them score 73 points and make a high percentage of their field goals and three-pointers. Jacob Dar led the team with 19 points and five rebounds in the last game. Defensively, the Owls have been giving up an average of 67.9 points per game but allowed 75 points in their last outing. Two key players, Kellen Amos and Trey Patterson, are questionable for the upcoming game. In terms of power rankings, the Owls are currently ranked 298 overall and are #285 for offense and #78 for defense. They have a record of 11-8 (9-9 ATS) and have historically performed well against Tulane. Offensively, they have struggled with shooting percentages but have excelled in rebounding. Defensively, they have been solid in limiting opponents' shooting percentages but have room for improvement in turnovers.

Rice Dominates at Home: Favored to Beat Green Wave on the Road

Rice has demonstrated strong performance at home, winning six out of nine games, compared to Green Wave's loss of four out of five road games. The statistical advantage lies with Rice due to their higher shooting accuracy of 44 percent at home, as opposed to Green Wave's 42 percent on the road. Rice exhibits efficient ball movement, strong rebounding with more than 11 offensive rebounds per game, and a recent improvement in reducing turnovers. Conversely, Green Wave struggles defensively on the road, allowing over 76 points per game. These factors suggest that Rice is well-positioned to outperform Green Wave, making them a favorable choice to cover the spread in this upcoming game.

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