The 22-ranked FAU Owls (15-4) aim to continue their success when they play the Rice Owls (7-11) on Wednesday, January 24 at 8:00 PM ET at the Tudor Fieldhouse in Houston, Texas. FAU is moderately favored to win, with a point spread coming in at -12.5 (-110).

The FAU Owls have been successful in their last four games coming into this showdown. Their most recent victory was a 112-103 overtime thriller against the UTSA Roadrunners, where Johnell Davis added 34 points to help them win.

Davis leads their offense with 18.4 points per game and is shooting 50.8 percent from the field. He also connects on 86.8 percent of his foul shots, making him a threat to the Rice Owls’ defense.

The Owls score an average of 84.1 points per game, hitting 49.1 percent of their shots. They exhibit adept ball movement, tallying 15.5 assists in each game and is slightly higher than the Rice Owls.

On the defensive end, they permit 73.0 points per game, showcasing a substantial margin of victory relative to their offensive output. Additionally, they contribute 37.8 rebounds, 2.8 blocks, and 7.4 steals per game.

The Rice Owls recently ended their five game losing streak with a recent win. This was a 69-66 narrow victory over the Temple Owls, in which Mekhi Mason contributed 20 points for their success.

Travis Evee's offensive performance this season has been impressive, with an average of 16.6 points per game and a 42.0 percent shooting accuracy. Additionally, his 84.8 percent success rate from the foul line can be crucial in late-game situations.

The Rice Owls maintain an average of 73.4 points per game, shooting at a 44.0 percent success rate. Their effective ball movement, evident in 14.8 assists per game, helps them find open opportunities.

Defensively, the Owls allow opponents to score an average of 75.6 points per game, a concern given their offensive strength. They also secure 37.0 rebounds, 3.4 blocks, and 5.8 steals per game.

MyBookie has set the betting odds for this game, favoring the FAU Owls by 12.5 points. Based on market analysis, the FAU Owls have an 85.5 percent chance of winning.

The Rice Owls might be feeling good about snapping their recent losing streak, but that feeling will not last long as they take on a balanced attack from the FAU Owls. Their defense alone is troublesome since they allow around 75 points a game and their offense cannot catch back up. Look for the FAU Owls to find success on the road to cover the spread.