The BYU Cougars (4-1) go head-to-head with the Rice Owls (3-2) at the Marriott Center. The game is scheduled to start at 9 p.m. ET on Wednesday, November 21, 2018.
Rice Owls at BYU Cougars Free Prediction
The Owls will be looking for similar success after thoroughly outplaying the Northwestern State Demons in their last outing, 102-74. The Owls, who came into the game averaging an offensive rebounding percentage of 20.3, had an extraordinary mark of 32.5, while the Demons had a free throw rate of 0.145 (below their season average of 0.247). With 21 points on 10-for-11 shooting, Quentin Millora-Brown was the top scorer from either team.
In the Cougars’ last outing, they dismantled the Alabama A&M Bulldogs, 91-60. The Cougars made 17 of their 23 free throws (73.9 percent) and had a turnover percentage of 5.0 (better than their season average of 12.5). With 18 points and 12 rebounds, Yoeli Childs played well for BYU.
BYU should be expected to protect the ball well in this contest. Since the 2017-18 season, BYU ranks 38th in the country at avoiding errors (turnover percentage of 16.3 percent), while Rice has forced the 73rd-fewest turnovers (17.2 percent). Moreover, the Owls rank 313th in offensive efficiency (99.0), while the Cougars rank 38th in defensive efficiency (98.0).
Rice vs. BYU Betting Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Byu, ATS Winner – BYU, O/U – Over
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
BYU averages 15.5 assists per game, which ranks 53rd in the NCAA. Rice ranks 305th in assists allowed per game (16.2).
The Owls rank 33rd in three pointers attempted per game (26.4) while the Cougars rank 269th (19.3).
BYU ranks 52nd in rebounds allowed per game (32.5) while Rice ranks 261st (37.1).
The Cougars rank 87th in blocks per game (3.9) while the Owls rank 259th (2.3).
BYU ranks 100th in steals allowed per game (5.8) while Rice ranks 240th (7.1).
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