Florida State Seminoles vs Rice Owls Matchup

Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our Florida State vs Rice NCAA Basketball prediction and preview and see who we think will win and cover the spread in Houston.

Florida State vs Rice Prediction

The Seminoles and Owls are set to face off at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The Owls will host the game at Toyota Center (Houston) in Houston, TX. Florida State is the -10 point favorites in this non-conference matchup against Rice. The over/under for the game is set at 152 points.

Florida State vs. Rice Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: Florida State Seminoles at Rice Owls
Where: Houston at Toyota Center (Houston)
Date: Saturday, November 9th
Betting Odds FLST -10, FLST -469 | RICE +351 O/U 152

Seminoles Preview: Do the Seminoles Have What it Takes on the Road?

Florida State Seminoles Recent Game/Games

Florida State opened their season with a 74-62 win over Northern Kentucky on Monday. The Seminoles, playing at home, were favored by 8 points and covered the spread. The total points for the game were 136, falling short of the 146.5 O/U line.

FSU took control early, leading 43-31 at halftime. In the 2nd half, both teams scored 31 points, as the Seminoles maintained their lead and secured the win.

Seminoles Offense Breakdown

Florida State put up 74 points in their latest game, shooting 44.4% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 47.6%, with a strong 58.5% shooting inside the arc, but they struggled from three, hitting just 4 of 22 attempts (18.2%).

At the line, the Seminoles connected on 77.8% of their free throws, going 14 for 18. Josh Dilling led the way with 18 points, despite shooting 2 for 11 from deep. Taylor Bol Bowen and Jamir Watkins each added 17 points, with Bowen grabbing 6 rebounds.

Seminoles Team Defense

Florida State's defense gave up 62 points, with the opposing team shooting 44% from the field on 28 of 63 attempts. Inside the arc, they allowed 24 two-point baskets on 41 attempts, a 58% shooting rate.

From three-point range, the Seminoles held their opponent to just 4 makes on 22 attempts, an 18% shooting performance. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 18 times, where they converted 14 for 77%.

Owls Preview: No Pressure for Rice as Home Dogs

Rice Owls Recent Game/Games

Rice opened their season with a 77-70 win over FIU on Tuesday. Playing at home, the Owls were -6.5 favorites and covered the spread.

Rice led 38-27 at halftime but allowed 43 points in the 2nd half while scoring 39. The game’s total points of 147 fell short of the 151.5 O/U line.

Owls Offense Breakdown

The Rice Owls put up 77 points in their last game, shooting 46.2% from the field. They were dominant inside, hitting 64.3% of their two-point attempts, but struggled from beyond the arc, connecting on just 25% of their threes (6/24).

Rice also had issues at the free-throw line, making only 60.5% of their attempts (23/38). Caden Powell was perfect from the field, going 7/7, while Travis Gray hit all 3 of his three-point attempts and finished 6/7 overall.

Owls Team Defense

Rice's defense gave up 70 points in their last game, allowing the opponent to shoot 46% from the field. Inside the arc, the opponent was particularly effective, hitting 64% of their two-point attempts (18/28).

From three-point range, Rice held the opponent to just 25% shooting, with only 6 makes on 24 attempts. The opponent also struggled from the free-throw line, converting 23 of 38 attempts (60%). Rice gave up 9 offensive rebounds.

Seminoles vs Owls Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

Across the Seminoles last ten road games, the team averaged 76 points per game while allowing 80. Their record vs the spread in these contests was 4-6, while going 4-6 straight-up.
Through their last three home contests, the Owls offense has averaged 70 points per game while allowing an average of 81. Rice posted an overall record of 0-3 while going 1-2 ATS.
As the betting underdog, the Owls have an ATS mark of just 1-2 in their last three games. Rice posted a straight up mark of 0-3 in these matchups.
Florida State has done well both straight up and vs the spread when favored to win the game, going 2-1 SU and 2-1 ATS in their last three games.