Florida State Seminoles vs Rice Owls NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/9/24
Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Seminoles versus the Owls? Tip off is at at 7:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at Toyota Center (Houston) in Houston, TX. Florida State is favored by -10 in this non-conference showdown. The game’s over/under is currently at 152 points.
FLORIDA STATE SEMINOLES VS RICE OWLS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Rice Owls +10
This game will be played at Toyota Center (Houston) at 7:00 ET on Saturday, November 9th.
WHY BET THE RICE OWLS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-71 in favor of the Owls.
- Not only will Rice pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +10.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 152 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.
Can The Seminoles Secure a Win at Houston?
Florida State Seminoles Recent Game/Games
The Seminoles opened their season with a 74-62 win over Northern Kentucky on Monday. Playing at home, Florida State entered the game as 8-point favorites and covered the spread with the victory.
Florida State led 43-31 at halftime and matched Northern Kentucky’s 31 points in the second half. The total points for the game were 136, falling short of the 146.5-point over/under line.
Florida State put up 74 points in their last game, shooting 44.4% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 47.6%, with a strong 58.5% shooting on two-point attempts, but they struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 4 of 22 threes for 18.2%.
At the free-throw line, the Seminoles connected on 14 of 18 attempts, good for 77.8%. They recorded 7 offensive rebounds and 14 assists. Josh Dilling led the team with 18 points, despite shooting 35.7% overall and 18.2% from three. Taylor Bol Bowen and Jamir Watkins each added 17 points, with Watkins also contributing 4 rebounds and 1 assist.
Florida State’s defense held their opponent to 62 points, despite allowing them to shoot 44% from the field. The Seminoles gave up 24 two-point baskets on 41 attempts, which translates to 58% shooting inside the arc.
From three-point range, Florida State’s defense was more effective, limiting their opponent to just 4 made threes on 22 attempts, an 18% shooting performance. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 18 times, where they converted 14 of those attempts, shooting 77%.
Will Rice Pull Through as the Underdog Home Team?
Rice Owls Recent Game/Games
Rice picked up a 77-70 win over FIU on Tuesday, November 5th. Playing at home, the Owls were -6.5 point favorites and covered the spread with the win.
Rice led 38-27 at halftime but allowed 43 points in the 2nd half while scoring 39. The total points for the game were 147, just under the O/U line of 151.5.
Rice put up 77 points in their last game, shooting 46.2% from the field. They were strong inside, hitting 64.3% of their two-point attempts, but struggled from deep, going just 6-for-24 (25%) from three-point range.
At the free-throw line, the Owls connected on 60.5% of their attempts, making 23 of 38. They recorded 16 assists, with Trae Broadnax leading the way with 6, and Jayden Brewer adding 4. Brewer and Dashon Gittens each scored 18 points, while Caden Powell went a perfect 7-for-7 from the field, finishing with 17 points and 11 rebounds.
Rice’s defense gave up 70 points, allowing their opponent to shoot 46% from the field. The Owls struggled to contain two-point shots, with their opponent hitting 64% (18/28) from inside the arc.
From three-point range, Rice’s defense held their opponent to 25% shooting (6/24). However, they sent them to the free-throw line 38 times, where they made 23 free throws (60%). The Owls also gave up 9 offensive rebounds.