Who's Playing

Old Dominion @ Rice

Current Records: Old Dominion 7-9; Rice 10-6

What to Know

The Rice Owls will be returning home after a two-game road trip. Rice and the Old Dominion Monarchs will face off in a Conference USA battle at 8 p.m. ET on Thursday at Tudor Fieldhouse. The teams split their matchups last year, with the Owls winning the first 69-59 at home on the road and Old Dominion taking the second 61-58.

Rice beat the Marshall Thundering Herd 87-77 on Saturday.

Meanwhile, Old Dominion came up short against the Texas-El Paso Miners on Saturday, falling 78-70.

Barring any buzzer beaters, Rice is expected to win a tight contest. They have been good against the spread at home while the Monarchs have been good against the spread on the road, so something will have to give.

Rice's victory lifted them to 10-6 while Old Dominion's loss dropped them down to 7-9. We'll see if the Owls can repeat their recent success or if Old Dominion bounces back and reverse their fortune.

How To Watch

  • When: Thursday at 8 p.m. ET
  • Where: Tudor Fieldhouse -- Houston, Texas
  • Follow: CBS Sports App

Odds

The Owls are a slight 2.5-point favorite against the Monarchs, according to the latest college basketball odds.

Bettors have moved against the Owls slightly, as the game opened with the Owls as a 4-point favorite.

Over/Under: -110

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Series History

Old Dominion have won seven out of their last nine games against Rice.

  • Jan 16, 2021 - Old Dominion 61 vs. Rice 58
  • Jan 15, 2021 - Rice 69 vs. Old Dominion 59
  • Feb 13, 2020 - Old Dominion 73 vs. Rice 70
  • Feb 02, 2019 - Old Dominion 80 vs. Rice 76
  • Jan 04, 2018 - Old Dominion 82 vs. Rice 75
  • Jan 26, 2017 - Old Dominion 80 vs. Rice 72
  • Dec 31, 2016 - Old Dominion 62 vs. Rice 56
  • Mar 05, 2016 - Old Dominion 74 vs. Rice 67
  • Feb 13, 2016 - Rice 75 vs. Old Dominion 66

Injury Report for Rice

No Injury Information

Injury Report for Old Dominion

  • Jason Wade: Out (Knee)