Who's Playing

Charlotte @ Rice

Current Records: Charlotte 9-7; Rice 11-6

What to Know

The Charlotte 49ers' road trip will continue as they head to Tudor Fieldhouse at 3 p.m. ET Saturday to face off against the Rice Owls. Rice should still be feeling good after a win, while the 49ers will be looking to get back in the win column.

Charlotte ended up a good deal behind the North Texas Mean Green when they played on Thursday, losing 65-51. Guard Austin Butler (14 points) was the top scorer for Charlotte.

Meanwhile, Rice beat the Old Dominion Monarchs 77-69 on Thursday. Rice can attribute much of their success to guard Carl Pierre, who shot 7-for-10 from beyond the arc and finished with 21 points and seven boards.

The 49ers are expected to lose this next one by 4.5. Those sticking with them against the spread have guts, to put it politely, as the team has let down bettors in their past three games.

Charlotte is now 9-7 while the Owls sit at 11-6. Rice is 6-4 after wins this year, and Charlotte is 3-3 after losses.

How To Watch

  • When: Saturday at 3 p.m. ET
  • Where: Tudor Fieldhouse -- Houston, Texas
  • TV: ESPN Plus
  • Follow: CBS Sports App
  • Ticket Cost: $21.98

Odds

The Owls are a 4.5-point favorite against the 49ers, according to the latest college basketball odds.

The oddsmakers were right in line with the betting community on this one, as the game opened as a 4.5-point spread, and stayed right there.

Over/Under: -108

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Series History

Rice have won six out of their last ten games against Charlotte.

  • Feb 15, 2020 - Rice 70 vs. Charlotte 54
  • Mar 09, 2019 - Charlotte 78 vs. Rice 70
  • Mar 06, 2019 - Rice 79 vs. Charlotte 70
  • Jan 31, 2019 - Rice 65 vs. Charlotte 61
  • Jan 06, 2018 - Rice 73 vs. Charlotte 64
  • Jan 28, 2017 - Rice 84 vs. Charlotte 67
  • Jan 02, 2017 - Rice 89 vs. Charlotte 70
  • Mar 09, 2016 - Charlotte 79 vs. Rice 69
  • Mar 03, 2016 - Charlotte 88 vs. Rice 75
  • Feb 11, 2016 - Charlotte 102 vs. Rice 73

Injury Report for Rice

No Injury Information

Injury Report for Charlotte

  • Brice Williams: Game-Time Decision (Undisclosed)