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Rice @ Florida International

Current Records: Rice 14-11; Florida International 14-12

What to Know

Get ready for a Conference USA battle as the Rice Owls and the Florida International Panthers will face off at 7 p.m. ET Saturday at Ocean Bank Convocation Center. The neutral point spread forecasts a close one for these two.

Rice was expected to have a tough go of it on Thursday, and, well, they did. They suffered a grim 92-68 defeat to the UAB Blazers. Guard Carl Pierre wasn't much of a difference maker for the Owls; Pierre played for 27 minutes with 3-for-12 shooting.

Meanwhile, Florida International was within striking distance but couldn't close the gap on Thursday as they fell 71-65 to the Middle Tenn. Blue Raiders. Florida International's loss came about despite a quality game from guard Tevin Brewer, who had 17 points and nine assists.

Rice came up short against Florida International when the teams previously met two seasons ago, falling 85-76. The defeat knocked Rice out of the playoffs, so expect them to come at the Panthers with a vengeful fire.

How To Watch

  • When: Saturday at 7 p.m. ET
  • Where: Ocean Bank Convocation Center -- Miami, Florida
  • Follow: CBS Sports App

Odds

The Panthers are a slight 1-point favorite against the Owls, according to the latest college basketball odds.

The oddsmakers were right in line with the betting community on this one, as the game opened as a 1-point spread, and stayed right there.

Over/Under: -110

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Series History

Rice have won four out of their last seven games against Florida International.

  • Mar 11, 2020 - Florida International 85 vs. Rice 76
  • Jan 11, 2020 - Rice 92 vs. Florida International 78
  • Feb 14, 2019 - Florida International 86 vs. Rice 65
  • Feb 24, 2018 - Florida International 67 vs. Rice 64
  • Jan 25, 2018 - Rice 73 vs. Florida International 64
  • Feb 09, 2017 - Rice 89 vs. Florida International 78
  • Feb 20, 2016 - Rice 86 vs. Florida International 70