Rice Owls at Southern Miss Golden Eagles Free Prediction 01/18/20

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The Southern Miss Golden Eagles (4-14, 0-5 CUSA) and the Rice Owls (9-9, 1-4 CUSA) clash at Reed Green Coliseum. The Golden Eagles will attempt to put an end to their five-game losing streak. Action starts at 3 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 18, 2020.

Rice Owls at Southern Miss Golden Eagles Betting Odds

Both teams lost in their last outing. The Golden Eagles were blown out by the North Texas Mean Green, 72-52, while the Owls fell to the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs, 72-56.

Rice had a better free throw rate (0.137 vs. 0.108) while Southern Miss did a terrific job of converting from the free throw line (11-15; 73.3 percent). Southern Miss was led by Tyler Stevenson, who had 10 points and 10 rebounds. Trey Murphy III was a key piece for Rice with 20 points.

The Owls won the lone game between these two teams last year, 73-65. Making free throws was one of Rice’s biggest strengths. They were 17-20 (85.0 percent), while the Golden Eagles were just 5-7 (71.4 percent). This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.

Southern Miss may have trouble getting to the free throw line in this matchup. The Golden Eagles rank 324th in the country with a free throw attempt (FTA) rate of 0.171, while Rice ranks 40th in FTA rate allowed (0.166).

Rice Owls at Southern Miss Golden Eagles Odds Pick

Free Prediction: SU Winner – Rice, ATS Winner – Rice, O/U – Under

Betting Notes:

  • Rice ranks ninth in three pointers attempted per game (28.8) while Southern Miss ranks 272nd (16.1).
  • The Golden Eagles rank 32nd in blocks allowed per game (2.6) while the Owls rank 78th (3.2).
  • Southern Miss averages 6.9 steals per game, which ranks 104th in the country. Rice ranks 136th in steals allowed per game (6.8).
  • The Golden Eagles rank 93rd in rebounds allowed per game (33.8) while the Owls rank 234th (37.9).
  • Rice ranks 101st in assists per game (13.9) while Southern Miss ranks 183rd in assists allowed per game (13.8).

Bettings Trends:

  • During their last five games, the Golden Eagles have scored an average of 57.0 points per game (8.9 below their season average) and allowed an average of 77.2 points per game (2.6 above their season average).
  • The Owls’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 6.8, up from 1.1 for the season.