posted March 12, 2008 at 18:03 in NCAA B Free Picks
NCAA Basketball Betting Spreads - Rice Owls vs. Southern Mississippi
by Eric Williams
The Rice Owls, (3-26 SU, 13-14 ATS, 7-20 O/U), have lost 19 consecutive games in what is one of the worst seasons in school history, including a 61-58 loss to the Southern Methodist Mustangs on Saturday.
The Southern Mississippi Golden Eagles, (17-13 SU, 14-9 ATS, 14-9 O/U), have won seven of their last ten games and two straight coming into this matchup including a solid 63-58 win over Marshall on Saturday.
The Owls are averaging 56.1 points per game on 38.0 percent shooting while allowing opponents to score a whopping 69.3 points per game on 42.9 percent shooting.
The Golden Eagles are averaging a solid 71.0 points per game on 44.3 percent shooting while allowing 68.7 points per game on 44.9 percent shooting.
Rice has gone a respectable 5-5 against the spread in its last ten games while the Golden Eagles are a very impressive 8-2 against the spread over the same span including three consecutive ATS wins coming into this contest.
The Golden Eagles blew out the Owls 71-53 at home on Jan. 26.
Here is a look at tonight’s Key Trends, followed by my NCAA Basketball Wagering Free Picks:
The Owls are 8-1 ATS in their last nine games vs. a team with a winning S.U. record.
The Owls are 16-6-1 ATS in their last 23 Wednesday games.The Golden Eagles are 4-0 ATS in their last four games vs. a team with a winning percentage below .400.
The Golden Eagles are 17-4 ATS in their last 21 games vs. a team with a losing S.U. record.
The Under is 5-1 in Owls last six games following a S.U. loss.
The Over is 6-0 in Golden Eagles last six Wednesday games.
Analysis: This outcome of this game is pretty much etched in stone as is the final score. Take the Golden Eagles to rout the Owls once again!
NCAAB Free Picks: Southern Mississippi -15 Points/Under 124 Total Points
09:30 PM EST College Basketball Point Spreads
Rice +15 -110
So Mississippi -15 -110
Over 124 -110
Under 124 -110
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