Florida International vs Rice Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Mar. 4

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  • Rice (17-13) is a -5.5 point favorite vs Florida International (13-17)
  • Total (Over/Under): 155.5 points
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The Florida International Panthers (13-17) visit Tudor Fieldhouse to take on the Rice Owls (17-13) on Mar. 4. Tip off is scheduled for 3:00pm EST in Houston.

Rice is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -5.5 (-105).

The Florida International vs. Rice Over/Under is 155.5 total points.

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Florida International vs. Rice Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Florida International+5.5 -115O 155.5 -115+180
Rice -5.5 -105U 155.5 -105-225

Florida International vs Rice Prediction for Today’s Game:

Based on recent trends, the winning team model predicts Rice will win this game with 62.1% confidence.

Florida International vs Rice Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts Rice will cover the spread with 51.0% confidence.

Both predictions factor in up-to-date player injuries for both Florida International and Rice, plus offensive & defensive matchups, recent games and key player performances this season.


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  • Florida International have covered the Spread in 12 of their last 18 games (+5.40 Units / 27% ROI)
  • Florida International has hit the 1H Game Total Over in their last 5 games (+5.00 Units / 91% ROI)
  • Florida International has hit the 1H Moneyline in 3 of their last 4 games (+3.85 Units / 71% ROI)
  • Rice has hit the Game Total Over in 24 of their last 36 games (+10.80 Units / 27% ROI)
  • Rice has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 22 of their last 36 games (+6.70 Units / 17% ROI)
  • Rice has hit the Team Total Under in 6 of their last 9 games (+2.40 Units / 23% ROI)

Florida International Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Florida International has gone 14-14 against the spread this college basketball season (-1.4 Units / -4.55% ROI).

  • 10-17 when betting on the Moneyline for -5.35 Units / -11.63% ROI
  • 15-13 when betting the Over for +0.7 Units / 2.27% ROI
  • 13-15 when betting the Under for -3.5 Units / -11.36% ROI

Rice Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Rice has gone 13-13 against the spread this college basketball season (-1.3 Units / 0% ROI).

  • 14-12 when betting on the Moneyline for +2.7 Units / 5.76% ROI
  • 19-8 when betting the Over for +10.2 Units / 34.29% ROI
  • 8-19 when betting the Under for -12.85 Units / -43.34% ROI

Florida International Offensive Stats & Trends:

Florida International has averaged 1.22 points per shot (3,914 points/3,217 shots) since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for 2nd lowest among Conference USA Teams; League Avg: 1.25

Florida International has averaged 14.0 turnovers per game (772 turnovers/55 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — highest among Conference USA Teams; League Avg: 12.3

Florida International has a TS% of 49% this season — 5th best among Conference USA Teams; League Avg: 48%

Florida International has a 27% free throw rate (363 free throw attempts/1,325 field goal attempts) this season — tied for 38th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 31%

Rice Offensive Stats & Trends:

Rice is shooting 61% from inside the arc (241/398) this season — tied for 2nd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 52%

Rice has averaged 1.36 points per shot (1,738 points/1,279 shots) this season — best among Conference USA Teams; League Avg: 1.26

Rice is shooting 61% from inside the arc (241/398) this season — best among Conference USA Teams; League Avg: 54%

Rice has averaged 1.32 points per shot (4,184 points/3,171 shots) since the start of the 2021-22 season — best among Conference USA Teams; League Avg: 1.25

Florida International Defensive Stats & Trends:

Florida International has averaged 22.2 defensive rebounds per game (511 rebounds/23 games) this season — 3rd lowest among Conference USA Teams; League Avg: 24.1

Florida International has averaged 22.2 defensive rebounds per game (511 rebounds/23 games) this season — tied for 33rd lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.2

Florida International has averaged 8.8 steals per game (202 steals/23 games) this season — tied for 11th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.7

Florida International has averaged 8.8 steals per game (202 steals/23 games) this season — 2nd best among Conference USA Teams; League Avg: 7.1

Rice Defensive Stats & Trends:

Rice has averaged 26.5 defensive rebounds per game (1,460 rebounds/55 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — best among Conference USA Teams; League Avg: 24.4

Rice has averaged 27.2 defensive rebounds per game (598 rebounds/22 games) this season — 2nd best among Conference USA Teams; League Avg: 24.1

Rice has averaged 6.1 steals per game (135 steals/22 games) this season — 3rd lowest among Conference USA Teams; League Avg: 7.1

Rice has averaged 5.5 steals per game (304 steals/55 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for 28th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.6


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