Charlotte vs Rice Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Jan. 4

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  • Rice is a -3.5 point favorite vs Charlotte
  • Total (Over/Under): 140.5 points
  • Charlotte / Rice TV channel: ESPN+

The Charlotte 49ers visit Tudor Fieldhouse to take on the Rice Owls on Jan. 4. Tip off is scheduled for 2:00pm EST in Houston, TX.

Rice is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -3.5 (-115).

The Charlotte vs. Rice Over/Under is 140.5 total points.

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Charlotte vs. Rice Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Charlotte+3.5 -105O 140.5 -105+150
Rice -3.5 -115U 140.5 -115-185

Charlotte vs Rice Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Rice will win this college basketball game with 74.2% 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 66.1% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Charlotte has hit the 1H Moneyline in 22 of their last 31 games (+9.61 Units / 16% ROI)
  • Charlotte has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 9 of their last 12 away games (+6.80 Units / 51% ROI)
  • Charlotte has hit the Team Total Over in 8 of their last 12 away games (+3.50 Units / 26% ROI)
  • Charlotte have covered the 1H Spread in 8 of their last 12 away games (+3.40 Units / 25% ROI)
  • Charlotte has hit the Game Total Over in 17 of their last 31 games (+1.60 Units / 5% ROI)
  • Rice has hit the 1H Moneyline in 16 of their last 31 games (+4.85 Units / 9% ROI)
  • Rice has hit the Moneyline in 14 of their last 31 games (+4.45 Units / 6% ROI)
  • Rice has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 10 of their last 15 games at home (+4.15 Units / 24% ROI)
  • Rice has hit the Team Total Over in 18 of their last 31 games (+3.00 Units / 8% ROI)
  • Rice has hit the Game Total Under in 9 of their last 15 games at home (+2.45 Units / 15% ROI)

Charlotte Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Charlotte has a 5-8 record against the spread this college basketball season (-3.75 Units / -26.5% ROI).

  • 6-7 when betting on the Moneyline for -13.15 Units / -28.96% ROI
  • 9-4 when betting the Over for +4.6 Units / 32.17% ROI
  • 4-9 when betting the Under for -5.9 Units / -41.26% ROI

Rice Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Rice has a 7-6 record against the spread this college basketball season (+0.4 Units / 2.8% ROI).

  • 9-4 when betting on the Moneyline for +5.7 Units / 10.32% ROI
  • 6-7 when betting the Over for -1.7 Units / -11.89% ROI
  • 7-6 when betting the Under for +0.4 Units / 2.8% ROI

Charlotte Offensive Stats & Trends:

Charlotte has 27.2 free throw attempts per game this season — 5th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 19.5

Charlotte has averaged 9.2 turnovers per game (129 turnovers/14 games) this season — best among AAC Teams; League Avg: 11.6

Charlotte has averaged 9.2 turnovers per game (129 turnovers/14 games) this season — 9th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 12.1

Charlotte has averaged 9.6 turnovers per game (412 turnovers/43 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among AAC Teams; League Avg: 11.5

Rice Offensive Stats & Trends:

Rice has 26.8 free throw attempts per game this season — 6th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 19.5

Rice is shooting 42% (318/753) this season — tied for lowest among AAC Teams; League Avg: 44%

Rice is shooting 69% from the free throw line (629/917) since the start of the 2023-24 season — lowest among AAC Teams; League Avg: 73%

Rice is shooting 67% from the free throw line (252/375) this season — lowest among AAC Teams; League Avg: 73%

Charlotte Defensive Stats & Trends:

Charlotte has averaged 5.3 steals per game (228 steals/43 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for lowest among AAC Teams; League Avg: 7.1

Charlotte has averaged 4.7 steals per game (66 steals/14 games) this season — lowest among AAC Teams; League Avg: 7.5

Charlotte has forced 9.3 turnovers per game (130 turnovers/14 games) this season — lowest among AAC Teams; League Avg: 12.8

Charlotte has averaged 4.7 steals per game (66 steals/14 games) this season — tied for 10th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.2

Rice Defensive Stats & Trends:

Rice has averaged 5.3 steals per game (239 steals/45 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for lowest among AAC Teams; League Avg: 7.1

Rice has averaged 5.1 steals per game (71 steals/14 games) this season — 2nd lowest among AAC Teams; League Avg: 7.5

Rice has averaged 27.6 defensive rebounds per game (386 rebounds/14 games) this season — tied for 39th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.9

Rice has averaged 5.1 steals per game (71 steals/14 games) this season — tied for 23rd lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.2


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