Rice Owls vs Arkansas State Red Wolves NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/30/24
Planning on watching today’s Owls and Red Wolves game? Catch the action at Baha Mar Convention Center in Nassau, Bahamas, as the Red Wolves hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on FloH. The over/under for this game is set at 138.5 points, and Arkansas State is favored by -7.5 against Rice in a non-conference matchup.
RICE OWLS VS ARKANSAS STATE RED WOLVES BETTING PICK
The Pick: Rice Owls +7.5
This game will be played at Baha Mar Convention Center at 7:00 ET on Saturday, November 30th.
WHY BET THE RICE OWLS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 74-73 in favor of the Red Wolves.
- Even though we have Arkansas State winning straight-up, we like Rice at +7.5.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 138.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.
Does Rice Have What it Takes on the Road?
Rice Owls Recent Game/Games
The Owls dropped a 68-63 decision to Hofstra on Friday, November 29th. Rice was a +1.5 underdog going into the game and didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game ended at 131, just under the O/U line of 134.5.
Rice trailed 31-28 at halftime but tightened up defensively in the 2nd half, allowing only 25 points. However, they managed just 28 points themselves, falling short of a comeback.
Rice struggled offensively in their last game, shooting just 33.9% from the field and 31.7% on two-point attempts. They connected on 38.1% of their threes, hitting 8 of 21 from beyond the arc, and finished with an effective field goal percentage of 40.3%.
Cruz Davis led the way with 22 points and 8 rebounds, shooting 50% overall, though he missed all three of his three-point attempts. Trae Broadnax added 16 points, while Kellen Amos contributed 13 points and 5 assists.
Rice’s defense held their opponent to 68 points on 33% shooting from the field. They limited two-point attempts to 13/41, or 31%.
From beyond the arc, Rice allowed 8 threes on 21 attempts, a 38% shooting rate. Their opponent also went 13/20 from the free-throw line.
Does Arkansas State Have a Shot at a Home Win?
Arkansas State picked up an 86-81 road win over Indiana State on Friday, November 29th. The Red Wolves were favored by 9.5 points but didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game were 167, surpassing the O/U line of 157.
Arkansas State led 46-35 at halftime but allowed 46 points in the 2nd half while scoring 40. Despite the win, their defense will need to tighten up moving forward.
Jaden Daughtry’s near-perfect 10-for-11 shooting performance helped Arkansas State score 86 points in their last game, with Daughtry finishing with 21 points in just 20 minutes. Derrian Ford added 18 points, hitting 3 of 8 from beyond the arc.
As a team, the Red Wolves shot 45.6% from the field, with an effective field goal percentage of 52.9%. They connected on 34.6% of their three-point attempts (9/26) and went 15-for-22 from the free-throw line. Arkansas State also grabbed 12 offensive rebounds and dished out 8 assists in the win.
Defensively, Arkansas State gave up 81 points, with their opponents shooting 41% from the field. The Red Wolves allowed 19 two-point baskets on 35 attempts, a 54% success rate.
From beyond the arc, Arkansas State’s defense held their opponents to 28% shooting, with 9 threes made on 32 attempts. The Red Wolves also sent their opponents to the line 20 times, where they converted 16 free throws, an 80% rate. Arkansas State allowed 12 offensive rebounds in the game.