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Rice Favored to Cover Spread in Road Game Against Louisiana-Lafayette Cajuns on Tuesday Night

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 vs Louisiana-Lafayette Stats

Rice Owls

The Rice Owls have had a promising start to the season with a 3-1 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.

Louisiana-Lafayette Ragin Cajuns Analysis

The Louisiana-Lafayette Ragin Cajuns have had a challenging start to the season, with only one win against a DIII school. They will need to improve quickly if they hope to make it to postseason play. Kentrell Garnett has been a standout player for the team, averaging over 10 points per game while shooting 46% from 3-point range. The team has also welcomed impactful transfers, including Koron Davis, who is putting up 10 points per game in limited minutes. Defense has been an issue for the Ragin' Cajuns, as they have allowed over 65 points in all three games. Despite this, the team is averaging 9 steals per game. Offensively, the Ragin' Cajuns are shooting 40.76% from the field and 69.70% from the free-throw line. They are averaging 31.67 rebounds per game. On defense, they are allowing opponents to shoot 43.02% from the field and 71.43% from the free-throw line. The team ranks 332nd in offense and 265th in defense nationally. Their upcoming matchup against Rice will be a significant test for the team.

Rice Favored to Cover Spread in Road Game Against Louisiana Cajuns

I predict that Rice will cover the spread in their upcoming road game against Louisiana on Tuesday night. The Owls have demonstrated strong performance this season, winning 3 out of their first 4 games against Division 1 teams. Their sole loss was a competitive 8-point defeat to Florida State. Trae Broadnax has made a significant impact on the Owls' offense since transferring from South Carolina Upstate, where he was a two-year starter. Conversely, the Ragin' Cajuns have struggled in the early part of the season, losing 2 out of their first 3 games, with their only victory being a narrow win over a Division III team at home. Their defense has shown vulnerabilities, which is likely to be exploited by Rice's multifaceted scoring threats.

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