The Rice Owls (4-2) take on the Milwaukee Panthers (4-1) in the Islands of the Bahamas Showcase at Kendall G.L. Isaacs National Gymnasium. Action starts at 2 p.m. ET on Friday, November 22, 2019.
Rice Owls vs. Milwaukee Panthers ATS Odds
In their last contest, the Panthers were victorious over the North Dakota Fighting Hawks, 79-70, while the Owls were beaten by the Houston Cougars, 97-89.
The Panthers forced 20 turnovers and had a better effective field goal percentage (0.500 vs. 0.481). Rice, on the other hand, had a free throw rate of 0.328 (above their season average of 0.196). Darius Roy played a pivotal role for Milwaukee with 21 points. Meanwhile, Rice received a boost from Robert Martin, who contributed 23 points.
Second-chance opportunities could be few and far between for Milwaukee in this matchup. The Panthers rank 216th in offensive rebounding percentage (27.6 percent), while Rice ranks 23rd in defensive rebounding percentage (75.9 percent) dating back to the 2018-19 season.
Rice Owls vs. Milwaukee Panthers Free Pick
Pick: SU Winner – Milwaukee, ATS Winner – Milwaukee, O/U – Under
Betting Notes (2018-Present):
- Rice ranks 54th in three pointers attempted per game (25.4) while Milwaukee ranks 298th in three pointers allowed per game (25.8).
- The Owls rank 223rd in steals per game (5.6) while the Panthers rank 264th (5.0).
- Rice blocks 3.3 opponent shots per game, which is ranked 143rd in the country. Milwaukee ranks 167th in blocks allowed per game (3.5).
- The Owls average 38.2 rebounds per game, which ranks 51st in the country. The Panthers rank 225th in rebounds allowed per game (36.3).
- Rice ranks 153rd in assists per game (13.4) while Milwaukee ranks 229th (12.1).
