Rice Owls vs Louisiana-Lafayette Ragin Cajuns Betting Picks & Predictions
As we anticipate the upcoming college basketball games on Tuesday, one of the matchups to watch is the Rice Owls facing off against the Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns. With Rice
Game outlook
As we anticipate the upcoming college basketball games on Tuesday, one of the matchups to watch is the Rice Owls facing off against the Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns. With Rice holding a 3-1 record and Louisiana at 1-2, the odds favor Louisiana-Lafayette as the betting favorite with an opening line of -4, which has since shifted to -3.5. It will be interesting to see how this game plays out between these two teams.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Owls +145 | Ragin Cajuns -165
Spread: Owls +3.5 (-110) | Ragin Cajuns -3.5 (-110)
Total: Over/Under 141 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Louisiana-Lafayette will win straight-up is 62%.
Rice Owls
The Rice Owls have had a promising start to the season with a 13-18 record, already surpassing 25% of their total wins from last season. Key players Trae Broadnax and Alem Huseinovic have been leading the team in scoring, showing significant improvement from previous seasons. Defensively, the Owls have been solid, holding opponents to 75 points or fewer in all games. In terms of statistics, Rice ranks 297th in offense, scoring an average of 69.33 points per game, and 79th in defense, allowing 64.33 points per game. The team's field goal percentage, free throw percentage, and three-point percentage are all areas for improvement, but their rebounding and defensive performance have been strong. Overall, the Owls are showing promise early in the season as they prepare for their road debut.