Charlotte vs Rice Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Jan. 16

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  • Charlotte (9-6) is a -2.5 point favorite vs Rice (6-10)
  • Total (Over/Under): 137.5 points
  • Charlotte / Rice TV channel: ESPN+

The Charlotte 49ers (9-6) visit Tudor Fieldhouse to take on the Rice Owls (6-10) on Jan. 16. Tip off is scheduled for 8:00pm EST in Houston, TX.

Charlotte is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -2.5 (-105).

The Charlotte vs. Rice Over/Under is 137.5 total points.

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Charlotte vs. Rice Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Charlotte-2.5 -105O 137.5 -105-140
Rice +2.5 -115U 137.5 -115+115

Charlotte vs Rice Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Charlotte will win this college basketball game with 56.1% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Charlotte vs Rice Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Rice will cover the spread with 59.4% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Charlotte has hit the 1H Moneyline in 20 of their last 33 games (+8.20 Units / 16% ROI)
  • Charlotte have covered the 1H Spread in 21 of their last 33 games (+7.10 Units / 19% ROI)
  • Charlotte has hit the Game Total Under in 19 of their last 33 games (+4.70 Units / 13% ROI)
  • Charlotte have covered the Spread in 18 of their last 33 games (+1.50 Units / 4% ROI)
  • Charlotte has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 10 of their last 18 away games (+0.90 Units / 4% ROI)
  • Rice has hit the Game Total Over in 13 of their last 20 games at home (+5.30 Units / 24% ROI)
  • Rice has hit the Team Total Over in 11 of their last 20 games at home (+0.80 Units / 4% ROI)
  • Rice has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 18 of their last 33 games (+0.60 Units / 2% ROI)

Charlotte Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Charlotte has a 8-6 record against the spread this college basketball season (+1.4 Units / -100% ROI).

  • 8-6 when betting on the Moneyline for +3.1 Units / -100% ROI
  • 5-9 when betting the Over for -4.85 Units / 86.96% ROI
  • 9-5 when betting the Under for +3.5 Units / -100% ROI

Rice Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Rice has a 6-9 record against the spread this college basketball season (-3.9 Units / -100% ROI).

  • 5-7 when betting on the Moneyline for -6.5 Units / -100% ROI
  • 7-8 when betting the Over for -1.8 Units / 86.96% ROI
  • 8-7 when betting the Under for +0.3 Units / -100% ROI

Charlotte Offensive Stats & Trends:

Charlotte has averaged 9.7 turnovers per game (155 turnovers/16 games) this season — best among AAC Teams; League Avg: 11.8

Charlotte has averaged 6.8 offensive rebounds per game (355 rebounds/52 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 11th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 9.6

Charlotte is shooting 47% (885/1,870) since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among Conference USA Teams; League Avg: 45%

Charlotte has an eFG% of 55% since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among Conference USA Teams; League Avg: 51%

Rice Offensive Stats & Trends:

Rice is shooting 58% from inside the arc (360/621) since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among Conference USA Teams; League Avg: 53%

Rice is shooting 58% from inside the arc (360/621) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 6th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 51%

Rice has averaged 1.31 points per shot (2,693 points/2,051 shots) since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among Conference USA Teams; League Avg: 1.26

Rice is shooting 47% (956/2,051) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 2nd best among Conference USA Teams; League Avg: 45%

Charlotte Defensive Stats & Trends:

Charlotte has averaged 6.2 steals per game (99 steals/16 games) this season — 4th lowest among AAC Teams; League Avg: 7.4

Charlotte has allowed 63.1 points per game (3,283 points/52 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 15th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 70.9

Charlotte has forced 10.8 turnovers per game (563 turnovers/52 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 39th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 12.4

Charlotte has allowed an average of 1.18 points per shot (2,253 points/1,912 shots) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 4th best among Conference USA Teams ; League Avg: 1.21

Rice Defensive Stats & Trends:

Rice has averaged 6.1 steals per game (97 steals/16 games) this season — tied for 2nd lowest among AAC Teams; League Avg: 7.4

Rice has allowed opponents to shoot 36% from three (135/376) this season — tied for 25th highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 33%

Rice has allowed opponents to shoot 45% (443/983) this season — tied for 39th highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 43%

Rice has allowed opponents to shoot 46% (1,449/3,144) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 19th highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 44%


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