Who's Playing

Louisiana Tech @ Rice

Current Records: Louisiana Tech 19-7; Rice 14-12

What to Know

The Rice Owls are 2-8 against the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs since February of 2016, but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Thursday. Rice and Louisiana Tech will face off in a Conference USA battle at 8 p.m. ET at Tudor Fieldhouse. The Bulldogs should still be riding high after a big victory, while Rice will be looking to right the ship.

It was close but no cigar for Rice as they fell 80-78 to the Florida International Panthers on Saturday.

Meanwhile, Louisiana Tech took their game against the Texas-San Antonio Roadrunners on Saturday by a conclusive 95-71 score.

The Owls are expected to lose this next one by 5. Those betting on them against the spread shouldn't have high expectations for them since the team is 2-6 ATS when expected to lose.

Rice is now 14-12 while the Bulldogs sit at 19-7. A couple stats to keep in the back of your head while watching: Rice is stumbling into the contest with the 51st most points allowed per game in college basketball, having given up 73.8 on average. Louisiana Tech's offense has more to brag about, as they they rank 29th in college basketball when it comes to points per game, with 78.2 on average. So the cards are definitely stacked in their favor.

How To Watch

  • When: Thursday at 8 p.m. ET
  • Where: Tudor Fieldhouse -- Houston, Texas
  • Online streaming: fuboTV (Try for free. Regional restrictions may apply.)
  • Follow: CBS Sports App

Odds

The Bulldogs are a 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 Bulldogs as a 4.5-point favorite.

Over/Under: -110

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Series History

Louisiana Tech have won eight out of their last ten games against Rice.

  • Jan 27, 2022 - Louisiana Tech 80 vs. Rice 63
  • Feb 27, 2021 - Louisiana Tech 79 vs. Rice 58
  • Feb 26, 2021 - Louisiana Tech 101 vs. Rice 57
  • Jan 16, 2020 - Louisiana Tech 72 vs. Rice 56
  • Jan 05, 2019 - Rice 78 vs. Louisiana Tech 66
  • Jan 20, 2018 - Louisiana Tech 69 vs. Rice 54
  • Feb 25, 2017 - Rice 88 vs. Louisiana Tech 81
  • Jan 19, 2017 - Louisiana Tech 74 vs. Rice 64
  • Feb 27, 2016 - Louisiana Tech 88 vs. Rice 69
  • Feb 04, 2016 - Louisiana Tech 90 vs. Rice 78

Injury Report for Rice

  • Quincy Olivari: Out for the Season (Wrist)

Injury Report for Louisiana Tech

  • Isaiah Crawford: Out for the Season (Undisclosed)