| Â | 1 | 2 | T | ODDS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RICE | 28 | 44 | 72 | 145.5 |
| LATEC | 44 | 36 | 80 | -5 |
Rice vs Louisiana Tech Predictions & Best Bets
Rice is on the road playing Louisiana Tech at the Thomas Assembly Center stadium on Thursday, 2/2/2023 @ 7:00pm EST. Louisiana Tech is the betting favorite opening at -3.5 and the current line is Louisiana Tech -5.
Owls vs Bulldogs Prediction for Tonight's Game
Based on recent trends and head to head stats, the Scorecaster predicts there is no predicted edge for either team in tonight's game game. This model factors in recent against the spread (ATS) trends and scoring which predicts Owls to cover the 4.5 point spread and the total to go over 146 points.
PREDICTED SCORE: Rice 82 to Louisiana Tech 82
Scorecaster algorithmic predictions factor in up-to-date player injuries for both the Rice Owls and Louisiana Tech Bulldogs, plus recent team & player performances and defensive & offensive matchups from recent history.
Curated Picks & Predictions
- From the lines set by Sportsbooks, they predict the score to be RICE 67.75, LATEC 77.75.
- Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Louisiana Tech will win straight-up is 67%.
- 51% of SportsJaw predicts Louisiana Tech Bulldogs to cover.
- OddsShark predicts Rice will win, cover the spread, and the total will go over.
- split down the middle on Covers.com
Rice Highlights
With a power ranking of 271, Rice is ranked #21 in offense (scoring an average of 81.16 per game), #289 in defense (allowing an average of 73.42 points to be scored against them per game) and are 14-6 (10-7 ATS) this season.
Louisiana Tech Highlights
Louisiana Tech Bulldogs has a power ranking of 318 and are #117 for offense (scoring an average of 74.76 per game), #172 for defense (giving up an average of 69.05 points per game) and 12-10 (11-8 ATS) overall. Rice went 3-0 (2-1 ATS) in their last 3 matchups against Louisiana Tech.
Rice Offensive Stats
- The Owls are ranked #21 in offense scoring an average of 81.16 per game.
- The Owls hit an average of 49.41% of their field goals (ranked #11 in the NCAAB) and 73.77% of their free throws (ranked #88 in the NCAAB) per game.
- Rice makes an average of 36.52% of their three pointers (ranked #61 in the NCAAB).
- Rice averages 36.53 rebounds per game (ranked # 113 in the NCAAB).
- The Owls average 17.32 offensive assists and 13.58 turnovers per game (ranked # 14 and 267 respectively).
Louisiana Tech Offensive Stats
- The Bulldogs are ranked #21 in offense scoring an average of 81.16 per game.
- The Bulldogs hit an average of 45.41% of their field goals (ranked #136 in the NCAAB) and 72.36% of their free throws (ranked #152 in the NCAAB) per game.
- Louisiana Tech makes an average of 35.17% of their three pointers (ranked #124 in the NCAAB).
- Louisiana Tech averages 34.71 rebounds per game (ranked # 212 in the NCAAB).
- The Bulldogs average 13.52 offensive assists and 14.05 turnovers per game (ranked # 14 and 290 respectively).
Rice Defensive Stats
- The Owls are ranked #21 in defense allowing an average of 81.16 points to be scored on them per game.
- The Owls allow an average of 45.32% field goals (ranked #291 in the NCAAB) and 64.48% free throws (ranked #6 in the NCAAB) per game.
- Rice allows an average of 34.39% of the three pointers (ranked #239 in the NCAAB).
- Rice averages 32.42 rebounds per game (ranked # 32.42 in the NCAAB).
- The Owls average 13.05 defensive assists and 12.79 turnovers per game (ranked # 215 and 202 respectively).
Louisiana Tech Defensive Stats
- The Bulldogs are ranked #21 in defense allowing an average of 81.16 points to be scored on them per game.
- The Bulldogs allow an average of 43.43% field goals (ranked #193 in the NCAAB) and 68.64% of the free throws (ranked #84 in the NCAAB) per game.
- Louisiana Tech allows an average of 36.82% of their three pointers (ranked #331 in the NCAAB).
- Louisiana Tech averages 32.38 rebounds per game (ranked # 32.38 in the NCAAB).
- The Bulldogs average 14.43 defensive assists and 16.43 turnovers per game (ranked # 215 and 29 respectively).
Betting Summary
- Bulldogs has the advantage in regards to ball control (factoring in rebounds and turnovers).
- The Scorecaster model predicts Owls to cover the 4.5 point spread and the total to go over 146 points.
- For the best predictions available, make sure to checkout the best bets made by our certified NCAAB experts.
Written by SportsJaw Staff
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Last 10 Games Stats[ + ]
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Betting Trends[ + ]
Rice Owls
- Rice are 10-5 ATS in their last 15 games.
- The total has gone OVER in 8 of Rice's last 11 games.
- Rice are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games.
- Rice are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games against Louisiana Tech.
- Rice are 0-6 SU in their last 6 games against Louisiana Tech.
- The total has gone OVER in 5 of Rice's last 5 games on the road.
- Rice are 0-8 ATS in their last 8 games when playing on the road against Louisiana Tech.
- Rice are 4-2 SU in their last 6 games against an opponent in the Conference USA conference.
- The total has gone OVER in 4 of Rice's last 5 games against an opponent in the West Division division.
- Rice are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games played in February.
Louisiana Tech Bulldogs
- Louisiana Tech are 7-3 ATS in their last 10 games.
- Louisiana Tech are 2-4 SU in their last 6 games.
- Louisiana Tech are 9-3 SU in their last 12 games at home.
- Louisiana Tech are 8-0 ATS in their last 8 games when playing at home against Rice.
- Louisiana Tech are 10-5 ATS in their last 15 games against an opponent in the Conference USA conference.
- Louisiana Tech are 8-3 SU in their last 11 games played in February.
- The total has gone OVER in 4 of Louisiana Tech's last 5 games played on a Thursday.
- The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Louisiana Tech's last 8 games played on a Thursday when at home.
Injuries[ - ]
Rice
- There are no injuries listed at this time
Louisiana Tech
- GKeaston Willis (Is OUT Thursday vs Rice, Undisclosed)
Infographics & Predictions[ - ]
The Owls have a slightly better offense and the Bulldogs have a slightly better defense. The Bulldogs won more games straight up and against the spread over their last 3 matchups. Adjusted score predictions based on power rankings and strength of schedule: Owls 75 to Bulldogs 75.
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Louisiana Tech Injuries
- G Keaston Willis Is OUT Thursday vs Rice, Undisclosed
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