The Liberty Flames (6-0) go head-to-head with the Rice Owls (5-2) in the Islands of the Bahamas Showcase at Kendall G.L. Isaacs National Gymnasium. The game begins at 5 p.m. ET on Saturday, November 23, 2019.
Liberty Flames vs. Rice Owls Betting Odds
Both teams were victorious in their last game. The Owls were victorious over the Milwaukee Panthers 75-69, while the Flames dismantled the Morgan State Bears 89-48.
Liberty dominated every facet of the game. They had a phenomenal free throw rate of 0.750 (above their season average of 0.213) and an effective field goal percentage of 0.636 (above their season average of 0.531). For those same stats, Morgan State was 0.347 and 0.316, respectively. Meanwhile, Rice’s free throw rate was their largest advantage over Milwaukee. The Owls had a rate of 0.595 (above their season average of 0.218), while the Panthers posted a mark of 0.183 (below their season average of 0.226). Robert Martin played a pivotal role for Rice with 12 points and nine rebounds. Liberty was led by Kyle Rode, who recorded 17 points and five rebounds.
This contest should be a matchup of opposite tempos. Rice ranks 49th in possessions per game (72.4) while Liberty is 348th (64.1) since last season. Additionally, the 16th-ranked offense of the Flames (offensive efficiency of 114.0) will clash against the 259th-ranked defense of the Owls (defensive efficiency of 105.3).
Liberty Flames vs. Rice Owls Betting Pick
Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Liberty, ATS Winner – Liberty, O/U – Over
Betting Notes (2018-Present):
- Rice ranks 48th in rebounds per game (38.3) while Liberty ranks 283rd (33.0).
- The Flames rank 26th in blocks allowed per game (2.5) while the Owls rank 133rd (3.2).
- Liberty ranks 174th in steals per game (6.1) while Rice ranks 231st (5.6).
- The Flames rank third in assists allowed per game (9.5) while the Owls rank 227th (13.9).
- Liberty ranks 32nd in three pointers allowed per game (19.5) while Rice ranks 249th (23.9).
