The Rice Owls (9-13, 4-5 CUSA) will be at the Constant Convocation Center to go head-to-head with the Old Dominion Monarchs (17-6, 7-3 CUSA) in a CUSA matchup. The game starts at 7 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 2, 2019.
Rice Owls vs. Old Dominion Monarchs ATS Odds
Both teams defeated their last opponent. The Monarchs defeated the North Texas Mean Green 72-61, while the Owls beat the Charlotte 49ers 65-61.
The Owls held the 49ers to an offensive rebounding percentage of 3.4 (below their season average of 21.7). The 49ers had a free throw rate of 0.180 (below their season average of 0.282). Old Dominion, meanwhile, dominated nearly every stat category in their game. They had a superb free throw rate of 0.283 (above their season average of 0.189) and an offensive rebounding percentage of 26.5 (below their season average of 31.5). For those same stats, North Texas was 0.016 and 16.2, respectively. Old Dominion’s Xavier Green played well, contributing 11 points and seven rebounds. Meanwhile, Rice was led by Ako Adams, who finished with 16 points and five rebounds.
The Monarchs won the only contest between these two teams last season, 82-75. Old Dominion’s rebounding was their largest strength. The Monarchs had more offensive rebounds (15 vs. seven), defensive rebounds (31 vs. 27) and total rebounds (46 vs. 34). This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.
From an effective field goal percentage perspective, Old Dominion should have a noteworthy edge. The Monarchs defense ranks 17th in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.454), while the Rice offense is ranked 160th in effective field goal percentage (0.518).
Rice vs. Old Dominion ATS Pick
Basketball Tip: SU Winner – Old Dominion, ATS Winner – Rice, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Old Dominion ranks 26th in rebounds per game (39.7) while Rice ranks 168th in rebounds allowed per game (35.5).
- The Monarchs rank fourth in steals allowed per game (4.3) while the Owls rank 71st (5.9).
- Old Dominion averages 13.0 assists per game, which ranks 163rd in the nation. Rice ranks 192nd in assists allowed per game (14.6).
- The Owls average 25.6 three pointers per game, which ranks 59th in the country. The Monarchs rank 129th in three pointers allowed per game (22.4).
- Old Dominion ranks 28th in blocks per game (4.6) while Rice ranks 97th (3.4).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Owls have scored an average of 73.8 points per game (1.7 below their season average) and allowed an average of 71.8 points per game (6.5 below their season average).
- The Monarchs’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 7.2, up from 6.9 for the season.
