The Rice Owls (5-3) square off against the East Carolina Pirates (2-4) in the Islands of the Bahamas Showcase at Kendall G.L. Isaacs National Gymnasium. The game starts at 5 p.m. ET on Sunday, November 24, 2019.
Rice Owls vs. East Carolina Pirates ATS Odds
Both teams lost in their last matchup. The Pirates fell to the Kansas City Roos, 74-68, while the Owls were defeated by the Liberty Flames, 71-59.
Rice held Liberty to an offensive rebounding percentage of 18.2 (below their season average of 26.5) while East Carolina did a great job of getting to and converting from the charity stripe (32-35; 91.4 percent). Jayden Gardner fueled East Carolina with 13 points and 11 rebounds. Rice was lifted by Robert Martin, who finished with 19 points and five rebounds.
It could be a difficult game for East Carolina on the offensive glass. Dating back to last season, the Pirates rank 176th in offensive rebounding percentage (28.8 percent), while Rice ranks 21st in defensive rebounding percentage (76.0 percent).
Rice Owls vs. East Carolina Pirates Odds Pick
Free Basketball Tip: SU Winner – East Carolina, ATS Winner – East Carolina, O/U – Over
Betting Notes (2018-Present):
- Rice ranks 51st in three pointers attempted per game (25.5) while East Carolina ranks 316th (17.4).
- The Owls rank 166th in assists per game (13.3) while the Pirates rank 225th (12.4).
- Rice ranks 151st in blocks per game (3.2) while East Carolina ranks 190th in blocks allowed per game (3.6).
- The Owls rank 49th in rebounds per game (38.3) while the Pirates rank 233rd in rebounds allowed per game (36.5).
- East Carolina ranks 84th in steals per game (7.1) while Rice ranks 237th (5.5).
