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Texas Longhorns are off to a 7-1 start to the 2022-23 NCAA Basketball season and are currently coming off a win against AR-Pine Bluff (88-43) in their last outing. They currently occupy the fourth spot in the Big 12 Conference. They will now take on the Rice Owls, who are 6-2 at the start of the season and are on a massive five-game winning streak at home. However, they are in last position in the Conference USA, having lost their only Conference game. They managed to win their previous game against Texas State Bearcats (83-71). The Longhorns will host this game at the Moody Center on Monday (December 12), where they will look to win their eighth game of the season.
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Texas Longhorns vs Rice Owls: Betting Odds
The Longhorns have seven wins and only one loss so far this season. The sole loss came against the No. 17 Illinois Fighting Illini. They now have a clear chance at home to win their eighth game.
The team has been really solid offensively. They are averaging 81.1 points per game, which ranks 37th in the league. They are one of the top teams when it comes to defense as well, conceding only 57.4 points per game, which ranks 11th in the league. Their shooting from the perimeter has been below par at 30.6% whereas the field goal percentage is at a healthy 48.8.
The Rice Owls have six wins and two losses this season. The two losses have come against teams like Pepperdine Waves (106-67) and Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders (81-46). The team is averaging a decent 76.4 points per game and are conceding 74.3 points. Their 3-pt shooting is at 34.6% while the field goal percentage is 47.4.
Texas Longhorns vs Rice Owls: Match Details
Fixture: Rice Owls @ Texas Longhorns
Date & Time: Monday, December 12, 08:00 p.m ET
Venue: Moody Center, Austin
Texas Longhorns vs Rice Owls: Prediction
The Longhorns are 5-0 against the spread in their last five after allowing their opponents less than 50 points per game. They are 4-1 against the spread versus a team that has a winning percentage of less than 400.
The home team has won all eight of their previous encounters against the Owls. The majority of their games have not crossed the total mark and considering the Longhorns' defense, it will be a mighty task for the away team. Expect an easy, straight win for the home side.
Final Prediction: Longhorns -28 (-110)
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