Rice at UTEP

Rice hasn't played a road game in over two weeks. And in their three road games, the defense allowed 81, 71, and 87 points. Rice is 9-23 ATS on the road against teams that allow 42% shooting or less. UTEP has covered four in a row playing great defense, including a 60-55 win at home over La Tech as an underdog. They also lost 47-46 to Kent State as a +7 dog and 79-73 at UAB as a +14 underdog. UTEP is 13-4 ATS at home after a loss, 96-60 ATS versus teams that average 77+ points, plus 77-54 ATS in December games. Play UTEP.