It will be a battle between CUSA opponents when the Old Dominion Monarchs (17-6, 7-3 CUSA) welcome the Rice Owls (9-13, 4-5 CUSA) to the Constant Convocation Center. The game is scheduled to begin at 7 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 2, 2019.
Rice Owls vs. Old Dominion Monarchs Free Prediction
The last time the Owls played, they topped the Charlotte 49ers, 65-61. Rice out-rebounded Charlotte. The Owls had more offensive rebounds (eight vs. one), defensive rebounds (28 vs. 27) and total rebounds (36 vs. 28). With 16 points on 4-for-9 shooting, Ako Adams led Rice in scoring.
The Monarchs defeated the North Texas Mean Green in their last contest, 72-61. The Monarchs had a solid free throw rate of 0.283 (above their season average of 0.189) and held the Mean Green to an offensive rebounding percentage of 16.2 (below their season average of 33.2). With 11 points and seven rebounds, Old Dominion’s Xavier Green had a solid game.
After the Monarchs won the lone game against the Owls last season, 82-75, this will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams. Old Dominion had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (35.7 vs. 18.4). Rice, on the other hand, did a fantastic job of converting from the free throw line (11-15; 73.3 percent).
Old Dominion should have the edge on the defensive side of the ball. The Monarchs currently rank 17th in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.454), while Rice is 160th in effective field goal percentage (0.518).
Rice Owls at Old Dominion Monarchs ATS Pick
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Old Dominion ranks 26th in rebounds per game (39.7) while Rice ranks 168th in rebounds allowed per game (35.5).
The Owls rank 59th in three pointers attempted per game (25.6) while 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).
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).
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The Owls have outscored opponents by an average of 2.0 points in their last five games. On the season, Rice has lost by an average of 2.8 points.
During their last five games, the Monarchs have scored an average of 69.8 points per game (2.0 above their season average) and allowed an average of 62.6 points per game (1.7 above their season average).
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