Rice at UTEP

Rice has suddenly started playing well, winning and covering four of its last five games following a 70-54 blowout victory over Charlotte last Saturday. The Owls shot 54 percent and were led by Drew Peterson with 16 points and seven rebounds and Robert Martin added 15 points. UTEP has lost five in a row, including 71-61 to Marshall when the Miners shot only 35 percent. UTEP shoots only 27.8 percent from three-point distance. Rice has covered four straight as an underdog and the dog is 9-2 ATS the last 11 meetings and the road team is 12-4 ATS the last 16 meetings. The Miners are 0-6 ATS their last six home contests and 3-14 ATS their last 17 Saturday games. Play Rice.