The Rice Owls (12-14, 3-10 AAC) are underdogs (by 4.5 points) to break a five-game home losing streak when they host the UAB Blazers (16-9, 9-3 AAC) on Wednesday, February 19, 2025 at 8:00 PM ET. The matchup’s over/under is set at 152.5.
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UAB vs. Rice betting lines
- UAB moneyline odds to win: -188
- Rice moneyline odds to win: +156
- Spread: UAB (-4.5)
- Total: 152.5
UAB statistics, trends and more
As the away team
- UAB owns a worse record against the spread in home games (7-7-0) than it does on the road (4-3-0).
- In home games, the Blazers go over the total 50% of the time (seven of 14 games). They hit the over more consistently in road games, eclipsing the total in 57.1% of games (four of seven).
- As a moneyline favorite, UAB has picked up the win in 11 of 14 games at home, good for a .786 winning percentage. It has won two of three games away from home (.667) as a moneyline favorite.
Recent trends
- The Blazers have seen a downturn in scoring lately, putting up 81.0 points per game in their last 10 contests, 2.4 points fewer than the 83.4 they’ve scored this season.
- The past 10 games have seen UAB give up 1.4 more points per game (77.3) than its season-long average (75.9).
- During their last 10 contests, the Blazers are making 0.3 fewer three-pointers per game than their season long average (6.3 compared to 6.6 season-long), while shooting a higher percentage from beyond the arc in that span (35.6% compared to 33.7% season-long).
UAB betting records this season
- ATS Record: 12-12-0 (Home: 7-7-0; Away: 4-3-0)
- ATS Record When Favored by 4.5+: 8-8-0 (As Favorite: 10-10-0; As Underdog: 2-2-0)
- O-U-P: 14-10-0 (Home: 7-7-0; Away: 4-3-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 14-6 (Home: 11-3; Away: 2-1)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 1-3 (Home: 0-0; Away: 1-3)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 46.7 (86th in nation) | 44.4 (218th) | 36.8 (14th) | 30.0 (113th) | 16.2 (41st) | 10.3 (83rd) |
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Rice statistics, trends and more
As the home team
- In 2024-25 against the spread, Rice has a lower winning percentage at home (.500, 5-5-0 record) than away (.600, 6-4-0).
- Looking at the over/under, Owls games have gone over more often at home (seven of 10, 70%) than on the road (five of 10, 50%).
- As moneyline underdogs, the Owls have won a lower percentage of games at home (0-2) than on the road (3-6).
Recent trends
- In their previous 10 games, the Owls are posting 73.2 points per contest, 2.4 more than their season average (70.8).
- In its last 10 games, Rice is ceding 76.1 points per game, 6.3 more points than its season average (69.8).
- Over their past 10 games, the Owls are sinking 8.9 three-pointers per contest, 1.4 more than their season average (7.5). They also have a higher three-point percentage over their previous 10 contests (37.7%) compared to their season average (34.2%).
Rice betting records this season
- ATS Record: 13-11-0 (Home: 5-5-0; Away: 6-4-0)
- ATS Record When Underdog by 4.5+: 8-2-0 (As Favorite: 3-7-0; As Underdog: 10-4-0)
- O-U-P: 14-10-0 (Home: 7-3-0; Away: 5-5-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 7-3 (Home: 5-3; Away: 1-0)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 4-10 (Home: 0-2; Away: 3-6)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 42.3 (311th in nation) | 41.7 (72nd) | 35.0 (48th) | 30.7 (148th) | 12.0 (297th) | 11.8 (239th) |
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