Rice Owls Set to Dominate Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns in Tudor Fieldhouse Showdown

Game outlook

On Friday, December 18th, the Rice Owls (6-6, 6-6 ATS) host the Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns (6-5, 5-4 ATS). Rice recently won 82-56 against Prairie View A&M and Louisiana fell 74-72 at McNeese. There was no game last season between the two teams. Tipoff at Tudor Fieldhouse in Houston, Texas is at 8:00 pm EST.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Ragin Cajuns +160 | Owls -190

Spread: Ragin Cajuns +4.5 (-110) | Owls -4.5 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 148.5 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Rice will win straight-up is 66%.

Louisiana-Lafayette Ragin Cajuns

The Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns have a power ranking of 221 and are currently 6-5 (5-4 ATS) this season. They average 77.91 points per game and average 47.06% from the field and 38.17% from the 3 point line. Defensively, they allow an average of 71.64 points per game and have stats of 46.60% from the field and 28.09% from 3 point line. They are led in scoring by forward Kobe Julien with 19.3 PPG and point guard Themus Fulks with 11.9 PPG and 4.8 APG. They have not been able to pull out victories in their four road games but covered two of their spreads.

Rice Owls Analysis

Rice Owls is prepared to take on the AAC conference schedule, having momentum from their recent 3-game win streak, where they were nine to thirteen point favorites and covered all three spreads. They have two major scorers with Travis Evee and Mekhi Mason, who have scored 28 and 14 points respectively in their last 3 games, and Max Fielder who does a little of everything. They rank 174th in defense and 171st in offense, however they have had an easier non-conference schedule, coming in at 179th. Rice Owls are a balanced team in terms of offense and defense, and are looking to continue their win streak and make their way in the AAC conference.