"Rice has a -29 scoring differential, putting up 73.7 points per game (241st in college basketball) and giving up 74.7 (209th in college basketball). Rice averages 33.7 rebounds per game (93rd in college basketball) while conceding 31.1 per outing to its opponents. It outrebounds opponents by 2.6 boards per game."
"Offensively, the Owls have performed better in home games this year, scoring 77.2 points per game, compared to 68.3 per game away from home. Rice ranks 271st in college basketball with 93.7 points scored per 100 possessions, and 172nd in college basketball defensively with 94.9 points conceded per 100 possessions."
"UTSA is 5-8 against the spread when an underdog by 11.5 points or more this year. The Owls and the Roadrunners combine to average 7.4 fewer points per game than the total of 150.5 set for this matchup. The Roadrunners are 9-18-0 against the spread this season."
UTSA (5-24, 1-16 AAC) travels to Rice (12-18, 6-11 AAC) on March 8, 2026, as significant underdogs with an 11.5-point spread. Rice scores 73.7 points per game with a -29 scoring differential, while UTSA struggles with a -329 differential. Rice averages 33.7 rebounds per game and shoots 9.1 threes per game. UTSA is 5-8 against the spread as an underdog by 11.5 or more points this season. Both teams combine to average 7.4 fewer points than the 150.5 total, suggesting a lower-scoring contest. Rice performs better at home, averaging 77.2 points compared to 68.3 on the road.
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