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North Texas @ Rice

Current Records: North Texas 17-4; Rice 13-9

What to Know

The Rice Owls haven't won a contest against the North Texas Mean Green since Feb. 1 of 2020, but they'll be looking to end the drought Saturday. Rice's homestand continues as they prepare to take on North Texas at 3 p.m. ET Feb. 12 at Tudor Fieldhouse. These two teams seek to continue their momentum from their previous wins.

Everything came up roses for the Owls at home against the Jarvis Christian Bulldogs on Tuesday as the squad secured a 98-63 victory.

Meanwhile, North Texas was able to grind out a solid win over the Texas-El Paso Miners on Monday, winning 66-58. Four players on North Texas scored in the double digits: forward Thomas Bell (18), forward Abou Ousmane (17), guard Mardrez McBride (13), and guard Rubin Jones (10).

Rice is expected to lose this next one by 5.5. Those betting on them against the spread shouldn't have high expectations for them since the team is 2-4 ATS when expected to lose.

The Owls were pulverized by the Mean Green 75-43 in the teams' previous meeting in January. Maybe Rice will have more luck at home instead of on the road? Watch the matchup and check back on CBS Sports for all the details.

How To Watch

  • When: Saturday at 3 p.m. ET
  • Where: Tudor Fieldhouse -- Houston, Texas
  • Follow: CBS Sports App
  • Ticket Cost: $16.20

Odds

The Mean Green are a solid 5.5-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 5-point favorite.

Over/Under: -110

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Series History

North Texas have won nine out of their last 13 games against Rice.

  • Jan 01, 2022 - North Texas 75 vs. Rice 43
  • 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

Injury Report for Rice

  • Quincy Olivari: Game-Time Decision (Undisclosed)

Injury Report for North Texas

No Injury Information