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RICE will host Middle Tennessee State in a conference USA matchup at 8 EST. Rice won and covered in both meetings last year winning 77-66 and 91-83, Rice still has all 5 starters from last year's squad and get to play them at home tonight. Rice shoots lights out home hitting at a 50.3% clip compared to Middle Tennessee State 42.9%. Rice is (17-7 ATS) as a favorite over the L3 seasons while Middle Tennessee State is (9-21 ATS) in road games when listed as an underdog of 9 points or less. Play on Rice at home.
Pick: RICE -4.5