Rice vs Charlotte Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Feb. 8

Charlotte head coach Aaron Fearne reacts during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against South Florida on Saturday, March 2, 2024, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Matt Kelley)
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  • Charlotte is a -1.5 point favorite vs Rice
  • Total (Over/Under): 137.5 points
  • Rice / Charlotte TV channel: ESPN+

The Rice Owls visit Dale F. Halton Arena to take on the Charlotte 49ers on Feb. 8. Tip off is scheduled for 3:30pm EST in Charlotte, NC, NC, USA.

Charlotte is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -1.5 (-105).

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

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Rice vs. Charlotte Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Rice+1.5 -115O 137.5 -105+100
Charlotte -1.5 -105U 137.5 -115-120

Rice vs Charlotte Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Rice will win this college basketball game with 70.2% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Rice vs Charlotte Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Charlotte will cover the spread with 53.7% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Rice has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 12 of their last 16 away games (+7.40 Units / 40% ROI)
  • Rice has hit the Team Total Over in 11 of their last 16 away games (+5.10 Units / 27% ROI)
  • Rice has hit the 1H Moneyline in 6 of their last 16 away games (+4.60 Units / 24% ROI)
  • Rice has hit the Moneyline in 6 of their last 16 away games (+2.45 Units / 11% ROI)
  • Rice has hit the Game Total Over in 9 of their last 16 away games (+1.30 Units / 7% ROI)
  • Charlotte has hit the Team Total Under in 13 of their last 18 games at home (+7.40 Units / 36% ROI)
  • Charlotte has hit the Game Total Under in 10 of their last 18 games at home (+1.20 Units / 6% ROI)
  • Charlotte has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 10 of their last 18 games at home (+0.75 Units / 4% ROI)

Rice Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Rice has a 12-10 record against the spread this college basketball season (+1 Units / 4.13% ROI).

  • 11-11 when betting on the Moneyline for +1.2 Units / 1.81% ROI
  • 11-11 when betting the Over for -1.1 Units / -4.55% ROI
  • 11-11 when betting the Under for -1.1 Units / -4.55% ROI

Charlotte Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Charlotte has a 9-13 record against the spread this college basketball season (-5.25 Units / -21.83% ROI).

  • 7-15 when betting on the Moneyline for -20 Units / -36.76% ROI
  • 11-11 when betting the Over for -1.1 Units / -4.55% ROI
  • 11-11 when betting the Under for -1.1 Units / -4.55% ROI

Rice Offensive Stats & Trends:

Rice is shooting 69% from the free throw line (764/1,104) since the start of the 2023-24 season — lowest among AAC Teams; League Avg: 72%

Rice has 24.4 free throw attempts per game this season — 7th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 19.3

Rice has an assist to turnover ratio of 0.9 (276 assists/ 296 TOs) this season — tied for lowest among AAC Teams; League Avg: 1.2

Rice is shooting 69% from the free throw line (387/562) this season — 2nd lowest among AAC Teams; League Avg: 73%

Charlotte Offensive Stats & Trends:

Charlotte has averaged 9.3 turnovers per game (215 turnovers/23 games) this season — best among AAC Teams; League Avg: 11.5

Charlotte has 24.6 free throw attempts per game this season — 6th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 19.3

Charlotte has averaged 9.6 turnovers per game (498 turnovers/52 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among AAC Teams; League Avg: 11.5

Charlotte has averaged 9.3 turnovers per game (215 turnovers/23 games) this season — 8th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 11.8

Rice Defensive Stats & Trends:

Rice has averaged 5.3 steals per game (284 steals/54 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — lowest among AAC Teams; League Avg: 7.1

Rice has averaged 26.6 defensive rebounds per game (611 rebounds/23 games) this season — tied for 31st best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.3

Rice averaged 5.4 steals per game (168 steals/31 games) last season — 2nd lowest among AAC Teams; League Avg: 7.0

Rice has averaged 5.0 steals per game (116 steals/23 games) this season — tied for 19th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.0

Charlotte Defensive Stats & Trends:

Charlotte has forced 9.7 turnovers per game (222 turnovers/23 games) this season — lowest among AAC Teams; League Avg: 12.3

Charlotte has allowed opponents to shoot 47% (630/1,335) this season — highest among AAC Teams; League Avg: 43%

Charlotte has averaged 5.1 steals per game (118 steals/23 games) this season — tied for 21st lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.0

Charlotte has averaged 5.1 steals per game (118 steals/23 games) this season — 2nd lowest among AAC Teams; League Avg: 7.2


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