Stanford Cardinal defeat Rice Owls 91-73: Recap & Betting Results

Mon, Nov 9, 2026 · NCAAB · Rice Owls 73, Stanford Cardinal 91

The Stanford Cardinal beat the Rice Owls 91-73 on Monday, November 9, 2026, at Maples Pavilion. The Rice Owls covered the spread as 18.5-point underdogs. The game went over the closing total of 146.5, with 164 points combined.

Rice Owls vs. Stanford Cardinal final score and game recap

The Stanford Cardinal won by 18 points.

Who covered the spread in Rice Owls vs. Stanford Cardinal?

The Rice Owls covered the spread as 18.5-point underdogs, losing by 18 points.

The spread opened at Stanford Cardinal -19.5 and closed at Stanford Cardinal -18.5.

Did Rice Owls vs. Stanford Cardinal go over or under the total?

The game went over: 164 points combined against a closing total of 146.5, over by 17.5.

The total opened at 145.5 and closed at 146.5.

Rice Owls vs. Stanford Cardinal odds: sportsbook value and line movement

Shortly before the start, the consensus moneyline had the Rice Owls at +1400 and the Stanford Cardinal at -3200. With the bookmaker's margin removed, that made the Stanford Cardinal a 94% favorite. The Stanford Cardinal won as the favorite at -3200: $3.13 profit on a $100 bet.

The spread moved toward the Rice Owls between the open and the close, and they covered. The total moved up from 145.5 to 146.5, and the game went over.

This result left the Rice Owls 1-2 in the 2026-27 regular season (1-1 at home, 0-1 away or at neutral sites). Against the spread, they covered in 1 of 2 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 1 time and under 1 time. That made it two straight losses for the Rice Owls.

This result left the Stanford Cardinal 3-0 in the 2026-27 regular season. Against the spread, they covered in 1 of 3 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 1 time and under 2 times. That made it three straight wins for the Stanford Cardinal.

What's next for Rice Owls and Stanford Cardinal?

Next for the Rice Owls: at the Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks on Saturday, November 14, 2026. Next for the Stanford Cardinal: at the UNLV Rebels on Friday, November 13, 2026.