Rice Owls to Test Texas Longhorns in Wednesday Night Showdown

Game outlook

The Rice Owls will travel to Austin, Texas to challenge the 19th-ranked Texas Longhorns in Wednesday night basketball action. The Rice Owls are 1-1 on the season and will face a Texas Longhorns team that is 2-0. Tipoff is scheduled for 8:00 PM EST with the Texas Longhorns opening as the betting favorite at -18.5, although the current line is now at -20.5.

Game Info

When: Wednesday, 11/15/2023 @ 9:00pm EST

Where: Moody Center Stadium Betting Odds Moneyline: Owls +1,700 | Longhorns -7,500

Spread: Owls +20.5 (-110) | Longhorns -20.5 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 153.75 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Texas will win straight-up is 99%.

Rice Owls

Rice University's men's basketball team is 1-1 after a 89-76 loss to Harvard. The Owls had trailed for most of the game, even by 18 points, before a late rally brought them close. However, the Crimson closed with a 25-12 run to take the win. Rice struggled on both offense and defense, making 42% of their field goals and 33% of their 3-point shots, as well as allowing 53% shooting from Harvard. Offensively, they rank 77th for points per game while defensively they rank 221st allowing 73 points per game on average. Additionally, they rank in the bottom third in both field goal defense and 3-point defense last season.

Texas Longhorns Analysis

The Texas Longhorns are off to a strong start this season, with a current 2-0 record and 19th in the nation ranking. They have two returning starters from last years team and have made strides in offensive and defensive success. With strong shooting, managed turnovers, and defensive rebounds, the Longhorns hope to make a run in the NCAAB. Max Abmas and Dillon Mitchell shined in the recent 86-59 win against Delaware State, and with new faces in the backcourt, the Longhorns hope to show continuity and build off their Elite Eight success from last season.