The Rice Owls (5-7) challenge the Omaha Mavericks (5-7) at Tudor Fieldhouse. The game gets underway at 8 p.m. ET on Friday, December 21, 2018.
Omaha Mavericks at Rice Owls ATS Prediction
The Mavericks are hoping for a better outcome after their 104-76 loss to the Minnesota Golden Gophers in their last matchup. Minnesota out-rebounded Omaha. The Golden Gophers had more offensive rebounds (12 vs. six), defensive rebounds (29 vs. 15) and total rebounds (41 vs. 21). Zach Jackson was the game’s high scorer with 21 points on 6-for-11 shooting.
The last time the Owls were in action, they were victorious over the St. Leo Lions, 80-64. The Owls had a much better free throw rate (0.379 vs. 0.196) and had a much better turnover percentage (14.4 vs. 25.9). With 13 points and 10 rebounds, Jack Williams had a solid game for Rice.
Omaha could put on a ball-control clinic in this meeting. Omaha ranks 28th in the NCAA at avoiding errors (turnover percentage of 16.2 percent), while Rice forces the 39th-fewest turnovers (16.7 percent).
Both teams have had a player step their game up over their last five games. Jackson (0 points) has been fantastic for the Mavericks while Williams (0 points) has contributed greatly to the Owls.
Omaha Mavericks at Rice Owls ATS Pick
Pick: SU Winner – Rice, ATS Winner – Omaha, O/U – Under
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Rice averages 25.3 three pointers per game, which ranks 64th in the country. Omaha ranks 195th in three pointers allowed per game (24.4).
The Owls rank 126th in rebounds per game (36.3) while the Mavericks rank 238th (28.7).
Rice averages 13.7 assists per game, which ranks 123rd in the nation. Omaha ranks 183rd in assists allowed per game (15.1).
The Owls rank 37th in blocks allowed per game (2.7) while the Mavericks rank 90th (3.4).
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The Mavericks have outscored opponents by an average of 2.8 points in their last five games. For the season, Omaha has lost by an average of 2.4 points.
During their last five games, the Owls have scored an average of 79.8 points per game (4.1 above their season average) and allowed an average of 73.6 points per game (5.7 below their season average).
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