Rice vs Louisiana Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Nov. 19

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  • Louisiana is a -3.5 point favorite vs Rice
  • Total (Over/Under): 141.5 points
  • Rice / Louisiana TV channel: ESPN+

The Rice Owls visit Cajundome to take on the Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns on Nov. 19. Tip off is scheduled for 8:30pm EST in Lafayette, LA.

Louisiana is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -3.5 (-110).

The Rice vs. Louisiana Over/Under is 141.5 total points.

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Rice vs. Louisiana Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Rice+3.5 -110O 141.5 -110+135
Louisiana -3.5 -110U 141.5 -110-165

Rice vs Louisiana Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Louisiana will win this college basketball game with 77.4% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Rice vs Louisiana Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Rice will cover the spread with 53.1% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Rice has hit the Moneyline in 4 of their last 8 away games (+11.60 Units / 145% ROI)
  • Rice has hit the 1H Moneyline in 5 of their last 9 away games (+6.90 Units / 76% ROI)
  • Rice has hit the 1H Game Total Over in their last 5 away games (+5.00 Units / 88% ROI)
  • Rice have covered the 1H Spread in 8 of their last 12 away games (+4.65 Units / 34% ROI)
  • Rice has hit the Game Total Over in 5 of their last 6 away games (+3.90 Units / 59% ROI)
  • Louisiana has hit the 1H Moneyline in 11 of their last 14 games at home (+7.85 Units / 23% ROI)
  • Louisiana has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 19 of their last 31 games (+7.10 Units / 20% ROI)
  • Louisiana have covered the 1H Spread in 10 of their last 14 games at home (+5.30 Units / 33% ROI)
  • Louisiana has hit the Game Total Under in 9 of their last 14 games at home (+4.60 Units / 30% ROI)
  • Louisiana has hit the Team Total Under in 9 of their last 14 games at home (+3.15 Units / 19% ROI)

Rice Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Rice has a 3-1 record against the spread this college basketball season (+1.9 Units / 43.18% ROI).

  • 3-1 when betting on the Moneyline for +2 Units / 15.69% ROI
  • 1-3 when betting the Over for -2.3 Units / -52.27% ROI
  • 3-1 when betting the Under for +1.9 Units / 43.18% ROI

Louisiana Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Louisiana has a 0-2 record against the spread this college basketball season (-2.2 Units / -100% ROI).

  • 0-2 when betting on the Moneyline for -2 Units / -100% ROI
  • 0-2 when betting the Over for -2.3 Units / -100% ROI
  • 2-0 when betting the Under for +2 Units / 95.24% ROI

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

Louisiana Offensive Stats & Trends:

Louisiana had 17.2 free throw attempts per game last season — 3rd lowest among Sunbelt Teams; League Avg: 19.8

Louisiana shot 46% (893/1,959) last season — 3rd best among Sunbelt Teams; League Avg: 44%

Louisiana shot 34% from three (245/718) last season — 5th best among Sunbelt Teams; League Avg: 33%

Louisiana had a TS% of 48% last season — 3rd best among Sunbelt Teams; League Avg: 46%

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

Louisiana Defensive Stats & Trends:

Louisiana allowed opponents to shoot 27% from three (156/575) last season — best among Sunbelt Teams ; League Avg: 33%

Louisiana averaged 22.2 defensive rebounds per game (709 rebounds/32 games) last season — tied for 26th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.5

Louisiana averaged 22.2 defensive rebounds per game (709 rebounds/32 games) last season — 2nd lowest among Sunbelt Teams; League Avg: 24.6

Louisiana allowed 4.9 made three-pointers per game last season — tied for 2nd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.3


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