Match Analysis: Rice Owls vs East Texas A&M Lions – Prediction
Match Details
- Date: 2025-11-15
- Time: 1:00 AM UTC
- Location: Tudor Fieldhouse, Houston, TX
Game Overview
A closely matched contest between Rice Owls and East Texas A&M Lions, both holding 1-2 records with Rice hosting. Rice boasts a stronger defensive profile, particularly in limiting opponent shooting and forcing turnovers, while East Texas A&M has a more productive offense but struggles in away games.
Key Factors to Consider
- Rice is 1-2 overall with a top-50 defense allowing 62 PPG and 36.5% shooting, while East Texas A&M also stands 1-2, averaging 86.5 PPG but allowing 68 PPG. Rice shows rebounding and defensive consistency; East Texas A&M shoots better overall but is less effective defensively.
- No recent direct head-to-head data available for these two teams this season, but Rice has a strong home night game record and favorable trends versus Southland Conference teams, while East Texas A&M has lost their last eight road night games against non-conference opponents.
- No significant reported injuries impacting either team ahead of the matchup.
- Rice enjoys home court in Tudor Fieldhouse with strong crowd support. East Texas A&M is on the road for a non-conference night game, historically a difficult environment for them.
- Rice aims to rebound from recent 0-2 stretch and has performed well at home on nights, while East Texas A&M seeks to stabilize after close losses but will struggle against a disciplined, defensive-oriented Rice squad on the road.
Odds and Predictions
| Category | Odds | Prediction | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moneyline | Rice Owls -700 / East Texas A&M Lions +500 | Rice Owls | β β β β β 78% |
| Spread | Rice Owls -11.5 -112 / East Texas A&M Lions +11.5 -108 | Rice Owls -11.5 | β β β β β 70% |
| Over/under | Over 147.5 -105 / Under 147.5 -115 | Under 147.5 | β β β ββ 65% |
Top EV Betting Odds
Discover the best value bets based on our EV analysis.
| Market | EV Pick |
|---|---|
| Moneyline | Rice Owls -12% |
| Spread | N/A |
| Over/Under | Under 147.5 12% |
π₯ Best Value Pick: Under 147.5 at 12% EV | Suggested Bet Size: 14% (Kelly Criterion)
Predicted Outcome
Rice Owls to win outright (moneyline), cover the -11.5 spread, and the total to go under 147.5 points.
Predicted Score: Rice Owls 75 – East Texas A&M Lions 62