Northwestern State vs Rice Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Nov. 16

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  • Rice is a -7.5 point favorite vs Northwestern State
  • Total (Over/Under): 139.5 points
  • Northwestern State / Rice TV channel: ESPN+

The Northwestern State Demons visit Tudor Fieldhouse to take on the Rice Owls on Nov. 16. Tip off is scheduled for 3:00pm EST in Houston, TX.

Rice is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -7.5 (-110).

The Northwestern State vs. Rice Over/Under is 139.5 total points.

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Northwestern State vs. Rice Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Northwestern State+7.5 -110O 139.5 -105+260
Rice -7.5 -110U 139.5 -115-350

Northwestern State vs Rice Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Rice will win this college basketball game with 80.0% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Northwestern State vs Rice Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Rice will cover the spread with 51.0% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Northwestern State has hit the 1H Moneyline in 13 of their last 29 games (+12.70 Units / 40% ROI)
  • Northwestern State has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 17 of their last 30 games (+5.70 Units / 17% ROI)
  • Northwestern State have covered the 1H Spread in 18 of their last 30 games (+5.15 Units / 15% ROI)
  • Northwestern State have covered the Spread in 17 of their last 30 games (+2.70 Units / 8% ROI)
  • Northwestern State has hit the Team Total Under in 17 of their last 30 games (+2.35 Units / 7% ROI)
  • Rice has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 13 of their last 20 games at home (+4.80 Units / 21% ROI)
  • Rice have covered the 1H Spread in 18 of their last 32 games (+4.30 Units / 12% ROI)
  • Rice has hit the Game Total Under in 12 of their last 20 games at home (+3.25 Units / 15% ROI)
  • Rice has hit the Moneyline in 12 of their last 30 games (+1.65 Units / 3% ROI)
  • Rice has hit the Team Total Under in 11 of their last 20 games at home (+0.65 Units / 3% ROI)

Northwestern State Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Northwestern State has a 2-0 record against the spread this college basketball season (+2 Units / 90.91% ROI).

  • 0-2 when betting on the Moneyline for -2 Units / -100% ROI
  • 1-1 when betting the Over for -0.1 Units / -4.55% ROI
  • 1-1 when betting the Under for -0.1 Units / -4.55% ROI

Rice Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Rice has a 3-0 record against the spread this college basketball season (+3 Units / 90.91% ROI).

  • 2-1 when betting on the Moneyline for +1 Units / 11.3% ROI
  • 0-3 when betting the Over for -3.3 Units / -100% ROI
  • 3-0 when betting the Under for +3 Units / 90.91% ROI

Northwestern State Offensive Stats & Trends:

Northwestern State shot 66% from the free throw line (397/604) last season — 7th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 72%

Northwestern State averaged 10.7 offensive rebounds per game (309 rebounds/29 games) last season — 4th best among Southland Teams; League Avg: 9.8

Northwestern State averaged 35% free throw attempts for every field goal attempt (604 free throw attempts/1,703 field goal attempts) last season — 5th lowest among Southland Teams; League Avg: 36%

Northwestern State turned the ball over 374 times last season — 6th most among Southland Teams

Rice Offensive Stats & Trends:

Rice averaged 1.23 points per shot (2,221 points/1,811 shots) last season — 5th lowest among AAC Teams; League Avg: 1.27

Rice averaged 11.6 turnovers per game (359 turnovers/31 games) last season — tied for 4th highest among AAC Teams; League Avg: 11.5

Rice averaged 30% free throw attempts for every field goal attempt (542 free throw attempts/1,811 field goal attempts) last season — 2nd lowest among AAC Teams; League Avg: 35%

Rice averaged 14.0 assists per game (434 assists/31 games) last season — 5th best among AAC Teams; League Avg: 13.2

Northwestern State Defensive Stats & Trends:

Northwestern State allowed opponents to shoot 32% from three (199/632) last season — 4th best among Southland Teams ; League Avg: 33%

Northwestern State allowed 6.9 made three-pointers per game last season — 5th highest among Southland Teams ; League Avg: 7.2

Rice Defensive Stats & Trends:

Rice allowed opponents to shoot 37% from three (270/726) last season — highest among AAC Teams; League Avg: 33%

Rice averaged 5.4 steals per game (168 steals/31 games) last season — tied for 39th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.7

Rice averaged 5.4 steals per game (168 steals/31 games) last season — 2nd lowest among AAC Teams; League Avg: 7.0

Rice allowed 8.7 made three-pointers per game last season — tied for 24th highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.3


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