Who's Playing

Rice @ Louisiana Tech

Current Records: Rice 11-7; Louisiana Tech 15-4

What to Know

After a two-game homestand, the Rice Owls will be on the road. The Owls and the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs will face off in a Conference USA battle at 7:30 p.m. ET Thursday at Thomas Assembly Center. Rice has some work to do to even out the 2-7 series between these two since February of 2016, but a win here would be a good start.

It was close but no cigar for Rice as they fell 67-64 to the Charlotte 49ers on Saturday.

Meanwhile, Louisiana Tech came up short against the UAB Blazers on Saturday, falling 83-76. That makes it the first time this season Louisiana Tech has let down their home crowd.

Rice is the clear underdog, so they're hoping it's the size of the fight that determines this one. The smart bettors have been the ones to keep their money on Rice's opponents whenever they hit the road.

With the two teams each stumbling in off of a loss, both will be hungry for the win. Check back to see which squad is able to work their way into the win column.

How To Watch

  • When: Thursday at 7:30 p.m. ET
  • Where: Thomas Assembly Center -- Ruston, Louisiana
  • Follow: CBS Sports App
  • Ticket Cost: $17.00

Odds

The Bulldogs are a big 11-point favorite against the Owls, 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 an 11-point spread, and stayed right there.

Over/Under: -109

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Series History

Louisiana Tech have won seven out of their last nine games against Rice.

  • 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