Hofstra vs Rice Prediction, Picks & Odds | 29 Nov 2024

Expect Points as Hofstra Take on Rice

The Overs is sticking out like a sore thumb considering the line for Hofstra and Rice is set at 131. We’re expecting a bigger total and -112 is available.

Rice Bidding for Another Win

Hofstra Pride lost on the road in their previous game. Houston Cougars won 80-44.

Rice Owls won last time out by a 61-58 scoreline. It was on the road against Houston Christian Huskies.

NCAAB	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Rice	1-1	172	105	67	1-0	0-1	1L
Hofstra	0-2	151	163	-12	0-0	0-2	2L

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Hofstra vs Rice Prediction & Picks

The total line looks to be on the low side at 131. There’s a strong chance that the college rivals will conspire to go above the line and we’re backing Over at -112.

The formbook is always a good place to start ahead of making college basketball predictions. Team news is also an important port of call, while the stats we present always tell an interesting story.

Key Hofstra vs Rice stats:

• The 131 line has been covered in 13 of the last 20 Hofstra games on the road.
• The 131 line has been covered in 3 of the last 5 Hofstra games.
• The 131 line has been covered in 7 of the last 10 Rice games.
• The 131 line has been covered in 14 of the last 20 Rice games.

Over 131 Probability

According to the sportsbooks, our pick has a 52.9% chance of winning. After careful examination, our analysts calculate this probability to be somewhere between 55-60%. It's therefore regarded as a value wager.

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Correct Score Prediction

Hofstra 68 - 70 Rice

A close game could be on the cards. We’ll bet on Rice to secure a 70-68 win at huge odds and this correct score selection should hopefully be a fun one.

Hofstra vs Rice Odds

The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Books Predicting a Close Encounter

Sportsbooks’ favorites Hofstra are regarded as likeliest victors for this college game and the -147 about them triumphing means a 60% chance based on their current Moneyline betting odds. If you’re looking for an alternative angle, Rice are trading at +114.

The spread is 2 and the total points line is currently 133. Having a wager on the Totals is one of the most popular basketball bets. There’s an opportunity to bet Over 133 at -108.

The good news is that you can access a nice selection of game lines and team props for most college basketball contests. The betting sites have a huge range of pre-game and in-game wagering options.

Moneyline

Hofstra

-147

Rice

+114

Point Spread

Hofstra -2

-110

Rice +2

-112

Total Points

Under 133

-115

Over 133

-108

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Last 5 & H2H

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Hofstra Stats

Rice Stats

Moneyline

• 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games
• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games
• 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• -2 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 games
• -2 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• +2 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 games
• +2 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 136.70 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 136.40 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 131: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
• Over 131 on the Road: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 68.50 pts and allowed 68.20 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 67.30 pts and allowed 69.10 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 139.70 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 137.50 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 131: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 games
• Over 131 at Home: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 69.50 pts and allowed 70.20 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 67.00 pts and allowed 70.50 pts in the last 10 home games

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American Athletic Conference	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
North Texas	2-0	168	107	61	2-0	0-0	2W
Tulsa	2-0	182	122	60	1-0	1-0	2W
Wichita State	2-0	180	120	60	2-0	0-0	2W
Florida Atlantic	2-0	177	155	22	1-0	1-0	2W
Charlotte	2-0	162	141	21	2-0	0-0	2W
Tulane	2-0	164	143	21	2-0	0-0	2W
Temple	1-0	83	65	18	1-0	0-0	1W
Memphis	1-0	76	70	6	1-0	0-0	1W
Rice	1-1	172	105	67	1-0	0-1	1L
UTSA	1-1	157	107	50	1-1	0-0	1L
South Florida	1-1	197	166	31	1-0	0-1	1L
UAB	1-1	176	149	27	1-0	0-1	1L
East Carolina	1-1	164	176	-12	1-0	0-1	1L

Coastal Athletic Association	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Elon	2-0	191	141	50	1-0	1-0	2W
William & Mary	2-0	191	141	50	1-0	1-0	2W
UNC Wilmington	1-0	106	77	29	1-0	0-0	1W
Stony Brook	2-0	137	119	18	2-0	0-0	2W
Hampton	1-1	189	133	56	1-0	0-1	1W
Drexel	1-1	158	135	23	1-0	0-1	1L
Monmouth	1-1	156	141	15	1-0	0-1	1L
Northeastern	1-1	143	141	2	0-1	1-0	1W
Towson	1-1	115	121	-6	0-0	1-1	1L
Charleston	1-2	231	242	-11	1-1	0-1	2L
Hofstra	0-2	151	163	-12	0-0	0-2	2L
NC A&T	0-1	72	91	-19	0-0	0-1	1L
Campbell	0-2	129	169	-40	0-0	0-2	2L

• Overall = Overall Wins-Losses
• PF = Total Points For
• PA = Total Points Against
• N. Pts = Point Differential
• Home = Home Record
• Away = Away Record
• Strk = Current Streak