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Rice vs Louisiana Tech

Thu Feb 2 7:00PM
72
Final
80
 12TODDS
RICE284472145.5
LATEC443680-5

Rice vs Louisiana Tech Predictions & Best Bets

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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.

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Current Odds[ - ]

 
RICE
LATEC
Open
Side
+5
-5
-3.5
Moneyline
+173
-200
-170
Total
Over 145.5
Under 145.5
145

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Power Rankings[ - ]

Rice Owls
HIGHLIGHTS
Louisiana Tech Bulldogs
21st
OFFENSE
117th
11th
FG %
136th
61st
3 PT %
124th
113th
Rebounds
212th
289th
DEFENSE
172nd
291st
FG %
193rd
239th
3 PT %
331st
87th
Rebounds
85th

Last 10 Games Stats[ + ]

Rice OwlsRice

vs UABL 52-70
33.33FG %
85.71FT %
83 PT %
vs CHARW 65-63
46.94FG %
78.57FT %
83 PT %
vs UNTW 72-60
53.19FG %
90.48FT %
33 PT %
vs UTSAW 88-81
47.06FG %
57.69FT %
93 PT %
vs UTEPW 83-82
56.86FG %
78.95FT %
103 PT %
vs MTSUL 68-71
47.46FG %
61.54FT %
43 PT %
vs LTECHL 82-88
42.11FG %
73.33FT %
123 PT %
vs WKUW 81-78
39.68FG %
94.44FT %
143 PT %
vs JARVISW 109-64
62.32FG %
63.64FT %
163 PT %
vs NWSTW 110-73
67.24FG %
85.29FT %
33 PT %

Louisiana Tech BulldogsLouisiana Tech

vs UTSAW 66-55
47.27FG %
85.71FT %
83 PT %
vs UABL 59-65
33.87FG %
80FT %
93 PT %
vs MTSUL 51-68
38.78FG %
76.92FT %
33 PT %
vs WKUW 85-74
50.75FG %
50FT %
143 PT %
vs UABL 74-81
43.75FG %
66.67FT %
103 PT %
vs UNTL 65-67
42.86FG %
86.21FT %
43 PT %
vs UTEPW 60-58
43.14FG %
71.43FT %
63 PT %
vs RICEW 88-82
51.52FG %
66.67FT %
103 PT %
vs CHARL 66-68
42.11FG %
58.33FT %
113 PT %
vs UTSAW 91-69
53.85FG %
61.9FT %
83 PT %

Injuries[ - ]

Rice OwlsRice

  • There are no injuries listed at this time

Louisiana Tech BulldogsLouisiana Tech

  • GKeaston Willis (Is OUT Thursday vs Rice, Undisclosed)

Infographics & Predictions[ - ]

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Rice vs Louisiana Tech prediction and stats

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

Rice vs Louisiana Tech infographic

After crunching 8 relative data points, our relative predictions model has a 63% confidence Bulldogs will cover the spread - view the Rice vs Louisiana Tech infographic for details on this prediction.

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