Rice vs Florida Atlantic Prediction 1/19/25 College Basketball Picks

In this article, we will formulate a Rice vs FAU Prediction for this college basketball game on Sunday, January 19th, at the Eleanor R Baldwin Arena. To formulate this prediction, we will examine:

-The Owls’ recent form and recent player performance 

-The Owls’ recent form and recent player performance

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Rice

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving FAU

-Recent betting trends in games played between Rice and FAU

-A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for Today’s Game between the Owls and Owls.

Rice is Struggling

Rice is struggling heading into this game and they have lost three straight. Two games ago against Temple, they lost 73-70 and in the last game against UTSA, they were defeated 94-90. At halftime, they were down 51-41 and although they made a bit of a comeback in the second half it wasn’t enough and they were still knocked off. Trae Broadnax put up 19 points, six rebounds, and six assists. There were four different players that put up at least 11 points. 

Rice currently sits with an 11-7 record overall and they have gone 8-9 against the spread. Rice on the season is averaging 70.2 points while their defense is giving up 67.6 points per game. The offense is 244th in the league while the defense is ranked 77th. This is a team that does a good job of getting to the free throw line and they are averaging 17.06 free throws per game. They don’t do a good job of creating turnovers and are averaging only 4.83 steals per game which is 353rd. The top player this season for Rice has been Trae Broadnax who is averaging 13.7 points while shooting 44.3 percent from the field. 

Why Rice Will Beat FAU

FAU is Suddenly Struggling

FAU is suddenly struggling and they have lost two games in a row. FAU faced off against UAB two games ago and they ended up losing 81-76. In the last game against Tulane, it was much of the same and they ended up losing 80-65. FAU shot 40.7 percent from the field and 23.1 percent from behind the three-point line. Kaleb Glenn had a strong game putting up 13 points, four rebounds, and two assists. 

Florida Atlantic currently sits with a 9-9 record and they have gone 7-10 against the spread. FAU on the season is averaging 81 points while their defense is giving up 77.7 points per game. The offense is ranked 50th in the league while the defense is ranked 319th in the league. They are averaging 16.78 assists per game which is 36th in the league. Forward Tre Carroll is averaging 12.2 points while shooting 53.7 percent from the field. FAU will face North Texas, UTSA, South Florida, Tulsa, and Charlotte following this one.

Rice vs FAU Prediction

Both of these teams have had some issues heading into this game, but the more talented team is still the visiting squad. FAU can score, but their defense has been a major issue all season giving up 77.7 points per game and their defense is going to really struggle here. FAU is not going to have the offense to keep up in this game, and Rice will end up on top. Back Rice against the spread. 

Shane Mickle's Pick: Rice +9