Sam Houston State Bearkats at Rice Owls Betting Prediction 12/29/19

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The Sam Houston State Bearkats (8-4) will travel to Tudor Fieldhouse to square off with the Rice Owls (8-4). Action begins at 3 p.m. ET on Sunday, December 29, 2019.

Sam Houston State Bearkats at Rice Owls Betting Odds

Both teams were triumphant in their last game. The Owls dismantled the St. Thomas (TX) Celts 103-70, while the Bearkats were victorious over the New Orleans Privateers 87-79.

The Bearkats forced 21 turnovers and had an effective field goal percentage of 0.608 (above their season average of 0.506). Rice, meanwhile, played a flawless game. They had a free throw rate of 0.181 (matching their season average) and an offensive rebounding percentage of 36.8 (above their season average of 24.4). St. Thomas (TX) recorded marks of 0.096 and 21.3, respectively, for those same stats. Trey Murphy III had a good outing for Rice with 21 points and 10 rebounds. Kai Mitchell played well for Sam Houston State, recording 16 points and eight rebounds.

The offense of Rice (183rd in the NCAA with an offensive efficiency of 102.9) will go head-to-head against the elite defense of Sam Houston State (49th in the nation with a defensive efficiency of 90.1). The Bearkats figure to have the edge on that side of the ball.

Sam Houston State Bearkats vs. Rice Owls Free Pick

College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Rice, ATS Winner – Rice, O/U – Over

Betting Notes:

  • Sam Houston State ranks 18th in steals per game (9.5) while Rice ranks 166th (6.3).
  • The Bearkats average 38.5 rebounds per game, which ranks 67th in the NCAA. The Owls rank 186th in rebounds allowed per game (37.4).
  • Sam Houston State averages 3.6 blocks per game, which is ranked 72nd in the country. Rice ranks 78th in blocks allowed per game (2.8).
  • The Bearkats average 17.4 assists per game, which ranks ninth in the nation. The Owls rank 153rd in assists allowed per game (11.5).
  • Rice averages 28.8 three pointers per game, which ranks 49th in the NCAA. Sam Houston State ranks 189th in three pointers allowed per game (23.9).

Bettings Trends:

  • The Owls’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 5.6, up from 2.4 for the season.
  • During their last five games, the Bearkats have scored an average of 85.4 points per game (3.2 above their season average) and allowed an average of 74.8 points per game (4.3 above their season average).