Rice Owls vs Tulane Green Wave Betting Picks & Predictions
In a matchup between Rice and Tulane in the Pelican State, both teams are seeking a win. Rice is coming off a 67-61 loss to North Texas while Tulane fell 76-66 to the same
Game outlook
In a matchup between Rice and Tulane in the Pelican State, both teams are seeking a win. Rice is coming off a 67-61 loss to North Texas while Tulane fell 76-66 to the same opponent. Tulane holds a 27-21 advantage in the all-time series and has won the last five meetings. Tulane is the betting favorite at -5, with the line remaining unchanged.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Owls +174 | Green Wave -214
Spread: Owls +5 (-110) | Green Wave -5 (-110)
Total: Over/Under 140.5 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Tulane will win straight-up is 68%.
Rice Owls
Rice suffered their second consecutive loss and ninth in the last 10 games against North Texas, resulting in a 12-13 overall record and a 3-9 conference mark. Despite trailing by as many as 11 points in the second half, the Owls managed to tie the game at 61 with 1:15 to play before ultimately falling short. Leading scorer Trae Broadnax is averaging 12.9 points per game this season, supported by secondary options Alem Huseinovic and Kellen Amos. Defensively, Rice is allowing an average of 69.3 points per game and is ranked 99th in the nation in scoring defense. While the Owls are shooting 42.3% from the field and averaging 7.4 three-pointers per game, they are struggling at the free throw line with a 68.4% success rate. In terms of power ranking, Rice is currently positioned at 213 with specific rankings in offense, defense, and various statistical categories. Additionally, player Trey Patterson is questionable for upcoming games due to an undisclosed issue.