The FAU Owls (26-3, 16-2 C-USA) and Rice Owls (17-12, 8-10) meet Thursday at the Tudor Fieldhouse in Houston. Tip-off is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the FAU vs. Rice game odds, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and bets.
FAU wrapped up its 1st Conference USA regular-season title with a 75-49 win last time out over UTEP in Boca Raton on Saturday. The Owls have struggled against the number lately, going 3-5 ATS in the last 8 games overall, although it did cash in the last 2 outings.
Rice suffered a 90-81 loss to FAU in South Florida on Feb. 9, although it did cover a 13.5-point number as the Over connected. Rice has dropped 3 of the last 4 games overall, while also going 1-3 ATS during the span.