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Texas-El Paso @ Rice

Current Records: Texas-El Paso 13-8; Rice 13-8

What to Know

The Rice Owls and the Texas-El Paso Miners are set to square off in a Conference USA matchup at 3 p.m. ET Feb. 5 at Tudor Fieldhouse. The teams split their matchups last year, with Texas-El Paso winning the first 101-89 at home on the road and the Owls taking the second 71-68.

Rice didn't have too much trouble with the Texas-San Antonio Roadrunners at home on Thursday as they won 91-78. Forward Max Fiedler was the offensive standout of the matchup for Rice, picking up 22 points.

Meanwhile, Texas-El Paso strolled past the Florida International Panthers with points to spare on Saturday, taking the contest 79-68.

Barring any buzzer beaters, Rice is expected to win a tight contest Saturday. They covered a ten-point spread on Thursday, so bettors might be thinking that will translate to further success against a lower spread.

The wins brought both teams up to an identical 13-8. The Owls and the Miners are both 7-5 after wins this year, but that symmetry won't hold for long.

How To Watch

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

Odds

The Owls are a slight 2.5-point favorite against the Miners, 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 Owls as a 3-point favorite.

Over/Under: -110

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Series History

Texas-El Paso have won nine out of their last 12 games against Rice.

  • Jan 09, 2021 - Rice 71 vs. Texas-El Paso 68
  • Jan 08, 2021 - Texas-El Paso 101 vs. Rice 89
  • Mar 07, 2020 - Texas-El Paso 77 vs. Rice 72
  • Feb 22, 2020 - Texas-El Paso 68 vs. Rice 62
  • Jan 23, 2020 - Texas-El Paso 72 vs. Rice 64
  • Feb 23, 2019 - Rice 85 vs. Texas-El Paso 81
  • Jan 12, 2019 - Texas-El Paso 65 vs. Rice 64
  • Mar 01, 2018 - Rice 76 vs. Texas-El Paso 70
  • Dec 30, 2017 - Texas-El Paso 80 vs. Rice 62
  • Mar 09, 2017 - Texas-El Paso 86 vs. Rice 76
  • Feb 18, 2017 - Texas-El Paso 79 vs. Rice 71
  • Jan 01, 2016 - Texas-El Paso 61 vs. Rice 60

Injury Report for Rice

No Injury Information

Injury Report for Texas-El Paso

  • Keonte Kennedy: Game-Time Decision (Foot)