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Rice Owls to Face Texas State Bobcats in Sunday Showdown at University Event Center

The Rice Owls will be facing off against the Texas State Bobcats at the University Event Center on Sunday. Rice comes into the game with a record of 7-2, having won six of their last seven games. Texas State, with a record of 6-3, has won four straight games after a three-game losing streak. Rice will be without Jalen Smith for this matchup. Despite Texas State being the betting favorite at -5, the line has remained steady leading up to the game.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Owls +180 | -215
• Spread: Owls +5 (-110) | -5 (-110)
• Total: Over/Under 134.75 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Texas State will win straight-up is 68%.

Rice vs Texas State Stats

Rice Owls

The Rice Owls basketball team is performing well this season, with an average of 70.9 points scored per game and allowing 65.3 points against them. They have a shooting percentage of 41.3% overall and 32.1% from three-point range. Leading scorer Trea Broadnax is averaging 14.8 points per game and shooting 47.2%. On defense, they are holding opponents to 37.3% shooting overall and 25.5% from three-point territory. The team is ranked 7-2 this season, with a power ranking of 152 and a ranking of 278 in offense and 64 in defense. Rice is averaging 41.2 rebounds per game, with Caden Powell leading with 8.0 boards per contest. Emory Lanier leads in steals with 1.3 per game and Powell in blocked shots with 1.3 per game. Overall, the Owls are showing strong performance on both ends of the court this season.

Texas State Analysis

Texas State Bobcats have been performing well in college basketball this season, with an average of 76.9 points scored per game and allowing an average of 65.4 points per game. Their offense is shooting 47.9% overall and 37.5% from 3-point territory, while their defense is holding opponents to 41.8% shooting overall and 35.1% from beyond the arc. Kaden Gumbs leads the team in scoring with 15.2 points per game, followed by Tylan Pope with 12.9 points per game. Gumbs also leads in assists and steals, while Pope leads in rebounds. The Bobcats have a power ranking of 189 and are ranked 211th for offense and 106th for defense. Overall, Texas State has a 6-3 record and has been performing strongly in recent matchups.

Texas State Dominates Offensively and Defensively, Rice Struggles with Shooting

Texas State has been demonstrating strength both offensively and defensively this season. The team is currently averaging 76.9 points per game, while only allowing 65.4 points per game. Although Texas State is ranked 165th in scoring, they are 63rd in points allowed, showcasing a strong defensive performance. The team has a shooting percentage of 47.9% overall, placing them 71st in the nation, and 37.5% from three-point range, ranking them 55th. In comparison, Rice has struggled with shooting, with an overall percentage of 41.3% and a three-point percentage of 32.1%, placing them 313th and 241st respectively. Texas State has covered the spread in five out of seven games this season with a betting line, while Rice has only covered the spread in five out of their first nine games. Despite Rice's strong defensive performance, their poor shooting has hindered their ability to compete effectively against opponents.

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