Louisiana-Monroe Warhawks vs Rice Owls NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/12/24

The Warhawks and Owls are set to face off at 8:00 ET on ESPN+. The Owls will host the game at Tudor Fieldhouse in Houston, TX. This non-conference matchup has an over/under of 146 points, and Rice is favored by -8 vs. Louisiana-Monroe.

LOUISIANA-MONROE WARHAWKS VS RICE OWLS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Rice Owls -8

This game will be played at Tudor Fieldhouse at 8:00 ET on Tuesday, November 12th.

WHY BET THE RICE OWLS:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 80-68 in favor of the Owls.
• Not only will Rice pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -8.
• The over/under is currently sitting at 146 points, and we like the over with a projected 148 points.

Can the Warhawks Grab a Win in Houston?

The Warhawks dropped their season opener to Tulane, losing 80-64 on Friday. Playing on the road, they entered the game as +11.5 point underdogs and didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game were 144, falling short of the O/U line of 154.

Louisiana-Monroe found themselves in a hole early, trailing 42-27 at halftime. While they put up 37 points in the 2nd half, they couldn’t close the gap, allowing 38 points to Tulane after the break.

Louisiana-Monroe struggled offensively in their last game, shooting just 30.3% from the field and 30.6% from three-point range. Their effective field goal percentage was 39.4%, but they did manage to hit 81.2% of their free throws, going 13-for-16 from the line.

Despite their shooting woes, the Warhawks grabbed 17 offensive rebounds and dished out 16 assists. Rowan Brumbaugh led the way with 22 points, hitting 6 of 8 threes, while Kaleb Banks added 19 points and 12 rebounds.

Louisiana-Monroe’s defense struggled in their last game, giving up 80 points on 46% shooting from the field. They allowed 51% shooting on two-point attempts, with the opposing team hitting 18 of 35 shots.

From beyond the arc, the Warhawks gave up 10 threes on 25 attempts, a 40% shooting clip. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 26 times, where they made 14. Louisiana-Monroe allowed 10 offensive rebounds.

Does Rice Have What it Takes to Win as Home Favorites?

Rice Owls Recent Game/Games

Rice fell to Florida State 73-65 on Saturday, November 9th, in a home game. Despite being +10 point underdogs, the Owls kept it closer than expected, covering the spread. The game’s total points of 138 fell short of the 152.5 O/U line.

Rice trailed 33-23 at halftime but showed resilience in the 2nd half, scoring 42 points while allowing 40. Though they couldn’t complete the comeback, their strong 2nd half performance is a positive takeaway.

Rice’s offense struggled in their last game, shooting just 35.8% from the field and 32% from beyond the arc. They managed only 10 assists on 19 made field goals, with an effective field goal percentage of 43.4%.

Jamir Watkins led the way with 30 points, shooting 50% overall and from three-point range. Alem Huseinovic added 14 points, hitting 4 of 10 from deep, while Kellen Amos contributed 12 points, connecting on 2 of 3 three-point attempts.

Despite giving up 73 points, Rice’s defense held their opponent to just 35% shooting from the field, including 39% on two-point attempts. The Owls also limited their opponent’s three-point shooting, allowing 8 made threes on 25 attempts for a 32% success rate.

Rice sent their opponent to the free-throw line 31 times, where they converted 19 of those attempts for 61%. The Owls also gave up 14 offensive rebounds in the game.