10* VERY EARLY AAC CONF. TOURNEY SIDE OF YEAR!
(NCAAB) Rice vs. Wichita State, 03/13/2024 1:00 PM, Score: 81 - 88
Point Spread: 3.50 | -110.00 Rice (Away)
Result: Loss
T.M. Selection: Rice.

While I do think an outright is very possible, my official call is to grab the points. The Owls finished 11-20, while the Shockers were only slightly better at 13-18. On the season Rice averaged 71.7, while allowing 75.3, while Wichita State averaged 72.8, while allowing 73.1. These teams squared off two weeks ago and the Shockers managed a 21-point home victory as 5.5-point favorites. But the Owls let that one go early, and now here in this neutral location, I think that the tean that has its hands on the ball last will win. So I'm grabbing the points.

T.M. Prediction: 72-68 Rice.