Rice Owls vs Wichita St. Shockers Betting Picks & Predictions

Game outlook

The Rice Owls will be facing the Wichita State Shockers in the first round of the American Athletic Conference Championship in an attempt to break their two-game road losing streak. The game will be held at Dickies Arena at 1 PM ET. The Owls recently lost to North Texas as underdogs, while the Shockers lost to Tulane with the same underdog status. Wichita State has won both previous matchups against Rice and is currently favored to win by 3.5 points.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Owls +135 | Shockers -160

Spread: Owls +3.5 (-110) | Shockers -3.5 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 140 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Wichita St. will win straight-up is 62%.

Rice Owls

The Owls had a disappointing season, closing out with a four-game losing streak that dropped them to last place in the conference standings. They will look to end their streak with a win over the Shockers, aiming for their third win in their last seven games. Offensively, Rice averages 70.7 points per game, with Travis Evee leading the team in scoring. Defensively, they have struggled, allowing an average of 75.9 points per game. With a power ranking of 353, they are ranked 240 in offense and 277 in defense, with a record of 11-20 for the season. Offensively, they shoot 44.05% from the field and 33.33% from three-point range, while defensively allowing 44.90% shooting from the field and 37.09% from beyond the arc. Overall, Rice will need to improve defensively if they want to secure a win in their upcoming game. All love for our guys 🤞Thank you, Seniors #GoOwls 👐 pic.twitter.com/QipE46XdNx