Louisiana-Monroe Warhawks vs
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UL Monroe Warhawks set to take on Rice Owls in nonconference showdown at Tudor Fieldhouse as both teams seek a key victory

The UL Monroe Warhawks will face off against the Rice Owls at Tudor Fieldhouse in a nonconference matchup. The Warhawks, currently 1-2, are looking to bounce back from a two-game losing streak, including a recent loss to Tulane. The Owls, with a record of 1-1, are also coming off a defeat against Florida State. Rice is favored to win, with the current line at Rice -10. Both teams will be looking to secure a much-needed victory in this upcoming game.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Warhawks +400 | Owls -523
• Spread: Warhawks +10 (-110) | Owls -10 (-110)
• Total: Over/Under 144.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Rice will win straight-up is 84%.

Louisiana-Monroe vs Rice Stats

Louisiana-Monroe Warhawks

The UL Monroe Warhawks recently suffered an 80-64 loss to Tulane, with a strong performance from freshman forward Renars Sonders. The team struggled offensively, shooting 30.3% from the field and 30.6% from beyond the arc. Defensively, they allowed Tulane to shoot 46.7% overall. Despite this, the Warhawks have shown potential, averaging 78.3 points per game on offense and allowing 78.7 points per game on defense. Their current power ranking is 265, with strong offensive stats such as 53.95% field goal shooting and 38.46% three-point shooting. Defensively, they allow 32.00% field goals and 20.59% three-pointers. Overall, UL Monroe has room for improvement but has displayed promising aspects on both ends of the court. No injuries have been reported for their upcoming game against Georgia State.

Rice Owls Analysis

The Rice Owls recently suffered a 73-65 home loss to the Florida State Seminoles, despite a solid shooting performance. Senior guard Alem Husienovic led the offense with 14 points in the game. The Owls are averaging 71.0 points per game on offense and allowing 71.5 points per game on defense. They have a power ranking of 257, with a ranking of #182 for offense and #169 for defense. Currently 1-0 overall, the Owls have shown strength in field goal percentage but have room for improvement in three-point shooting and free throw percentage. As they prepare for their next matchup, guard Jalen Smith is listed as questionable due to an undisclosed injury.

Rice Owls' Superior Defense and Balanced Offense Make Them Favorable Pick to Cover Spread

The difference in defensive capabilities is evident in the statistics, with UL Monroe allowing an average of 78.7 points per game compared to Rice's 71.5 points per game. Offensively, the Warhawks have one player scoring in double figures, whereas the Owls have four players scoring at least 10.0 points per game. Given these factors, it is recommended to consider the Rice Owls as the favorable choice to cover the spread and secure a successful outcome.

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