Memphis vs Rice Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Feb. 2

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  • Memphis is a -10.5 point favorite vs Rice
  • Total (Over/Under): 146.5 points
  • Memphis / Rice TV channel: ESPN+

The Memphis Tigers visit Tudor Fieldhouse to take on the Rice Owls on Feb. 2. Tip off is scheduled for 3:00pm EST in Houston, TX, USA.

Memphis is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -10.5 (-105).

The Memphis vs. Rice Over/Under is 146.5 total points.

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Memphis vs. Rice Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Memphis-10.5 -105O 146.5 -115-600
Rice +10.5 -115U 146.5 -105+425

Memphis vs Rice Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Memphis will win this college basketball game with 80.0% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Memphis vs Rice Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Memphis will cover the spread with 64.3% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Memphis has hit the Moneyline in 11 of their last 16 away games (+7.95 Units / 24% ROI)
  • Memphis has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 11 of their last 16 away games (+6.45 Units / 35% ROI)
  • Memphis has hit the Team Total Over in 9 of their last 16 away games (+1.05 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 Game Total Under in 9 of their last 15 games at home (+2.40 Units / 15% ROI)
  • Rice has hit the Team Total Under in 9 of their last 15 games at home (+2.05 Units / 12% ROI)
  • Rice have covered the 1H Spread in 8 of their last 15 games at home (+1.10 Units / 6% ROI)
  • Rice has hit the 1H Moneyline in 15 of their last 31 games (+1.00 Units / 2% ROI)

Memphis Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Memphis has a 11-10 record against the spread this college basketball season (+0.05 Units / 0.22% ROI).

  • 17-4 when betting on the Moneyline for +6.5 Units / 8.62% ROI
  • 10-11 when betting the Over for -2.15 Units / -9.29% ROI
  • 11-10 when betting the Under for +0 Units / 0% ROI

Rice Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Rice has a 10-10 record against the spread this college basketball season (-1 Units / -4.55% ROI).

  • 10-10 when betting on the Moneyline for -0.4 Units / -0.62% ROI
  • 10-10 when betting the Over for -1 Units / -4.55% ROI
  • 10-10 when betting the Under for -1 Units / -4.55% ROI

Memphis Offensive Stats & Trends:

Memphis has averaged 14.5 turnovers per game (304 turnovers/21 games) this season — highest among AAC Teams; League Avg: 11.5

Memphis has averaged 13.7 turnovers per game (699 turnovers/51 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — highest among AAC Teams; League Avg: 11.5

Memphis is shooting 40% from three (166/420) this season — best among AAC Teams; League Avg: 34%

Memphis has averaged 1.39 points per shot (1,647 points/1,188 shots) this season — best among AAC Teams; League Avg: 1.29

Rice Offensive Stats & Trends:

Rice is shooting 69% from the free throw line (731/1,060) since the start of the 2023-24 season — lowest among AAC Teams; League Avg: 72%

Rice has an assist to turnover ratio of 0.9 (247 assists/ 270 TOs) this season — tied for lowest among AAC Teams; League Avg: 1.2

Rice is shooting 68% from the free throw line (354/518) this season — 2nd lowest among AAC Teams; League Avg: 73%

Rice is shooting 68% from the free throw line (354/518) this season — 34th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 72%

Memphis Defensive Stats & Trends:

Memphis has averaged 7.5 steals per game (157 steals/21 games) this season — 5th best among AAC Teams; League Avg: 7.2

Memphis averaged 8.4 steals per game (253 steals/30 games) last season — tied for 30th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.7

Memphis has averaged 8.0 steals per game (410 steals/51 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among AAC Teams; League Avg: 7.1

Memphis averaged 8.4 steals per game (253 steals/30 games) last season — best among AAC Teams; League Avg: 7.0

Rice Defensive Stats & Trends:

Rice has averaged 4.8 steals per game (100 steals/21 games) this season — lowest among AAC Teams; League Avg: 7.2

Rice has averaged 5.2 steals per game (268 steals/52 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — lowest among AAC Teams; League Avg: 7.1

Rice allowed opponents to shoot 37% from three (270/726) last season — highest among AAC Teams; League Avg: 33%

Rice allowed opponents to shoot 37% from three (270/726) last season — tied for 8th highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 34%


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