Who's Playing

Rice @ North Texas

Current Records: Rice 7-4; North Texas 7-3

What to Know

The Rice Owls lost both of their matches to the North Texas Mean Green last season on scores of 74-79 and 53-79, so they're hoping to turn the tables this season. The Owls and North Texas will face off in a Conference USA battle at 6 p.m. ET Saturday at The Super Pit. Both teams seek to continue their momentum from their previous wins.

Rice took their contest against the Incarnate Word Cardinals two weeks ago by a conclusive 85-55 score.

Meanwhile, North Texas beat the Wichita State Shockers 62-52 last week. North Texas can attribute much of their success to guard Tylor Perry, who had 23 points along with five boards.

Rice is the clear underdog, so they're hoping it's the size of the fight that determines this one. They might be worth taking a chance on against the spread, however, as they are currently on a two-game streak of ATS wins.

The Owls are now 7-4 while the Mean Green sit at 7-3. Two stats to keep an eye on: Rice comes into the game boasting the 26th most points per game in college basketball at 80.9. But North Texas enters the matchup with only 55.1 points allowed per game on average, good for third best in college basketball. These opposing strengths should make for an exciting matchup.

How To Watch

  • When: Saturday at 6 p.m. ET
  • Where: The Super Pit -- Denton, Texas
  • Follow: CBS Sports App
  • Ticket Cost: $15.00

Odds

The Mean Green are a big 10.5-point favorite against the Owls, according to the latest college basketball odds.

The oddsmakers had a good feel for the line for this one, as the game opened with the Mean Green as a 9.5-point favorite.

Over/Under: -109

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Series History

North Texas have won eight out of their last 12 games against Rice.

  • Jan 31, 2021 - North Texas 79 vs. Rice 53
  • Jan 29, 2021 - North Texas 79 vs. Rice 74
  • Feb 01, 2020 - Rice 84 vs. North Texas 75
  • Jan 20, 2020 - North Texas 79 vs. Rice 59
  • Jan 19, 2019 - North Texas 76 vs. Rice 75
  • Dec 29, 2018 - North Texas 103 vs. Rice 87
  • Feb 03, 2018 - North Texas 74 vs. Rice 70
  • Jan 13, 2018 - North Texas 85 vs. Rice 78
  • Feb 04, 2017 - Rice 95 vs. North Texas 80
  • Jan 14, 2017 - Rice 101 vs. North Texas 79
  • Jan 30, 2016 - Rice 95 vs. North Texas 87
  • Jan 09, 2016 - North Texas 85 vs. Rice 74