The Rice Owls (2-2) clash with the Northwestern State Demons (1-2) at Tudor Fieldhouse. The game can be seen on ESPN 3 at 3 p.m. ET on Saturday, November 17, 2018.
Northwestern State Demons at Rice Owls ATS Prediction
The last time the Demons played, they were blown out by the BYU Cougars, 82-57. One of BYU’s largest strengths was getting to the free throw line. They made 25 trips to the line, while Northwestern State went 15 times. Ishmael Lane led Northwestern State in scoring with 18 points on 7-for-18 shooting.
The Owls were beaten by the Houston Cougars in their last game, 79-68. Getting to the free throw line was one of Houston’s biggest strengths. They made 25 trips to the line, while Rice went just 13 times. With 19 points on 7-for-14 shooting, Ako Adams was Rice’s leading scorer.
The Owls won the sole game against the Demons last season, 87-65. Rice launched 22 three pointers, making 11 of them (50.0 percent). Northwestern State was, on the other hand, 5-19 (26.3 percent).
Northwestern State may have difficulty getting to the charity stripe in this meeting. Since the 2017-18 season, the Demons rank 265th in the NCAA with a free throw attempt (FTA) rate of 0.217, while Rice ranks 52nd in FTA rate allowed (0.198).
Northwestern State at Rice ATS Pick
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Rice ranks 30th in three pointers attempted per game (26.2) while Northwestern State ranks 314th (16.1).
The Demons rank 54th in blocks per game (4.3) while the Owls rank 248th (2.3).
Rice averages 36.5 rebounds per game, which ranks 113th in the nation. Northwestern State ranks 275th in rebounds allowed per game (37.6).
The Demons average 6.3 steals per game, which ranks 146th in the nation. The Owls rank 251st in steals allowed per game (7.1).
Rice ranks 254th in assists per game (12.2) while Northwestern State ranks 310th (10.0).
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