Rice vs Charlotte Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Mar. 6

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  • Charlotte (14-13) is a -7.5 point favorite vs Rice (12-16)
  • Total (Over/Under): 134.5 points
  • Rice / Charlotte TV channel: ESPN+

The Rice Owls (12-16) visit Dale F. Halton Arena to take on the Charlotte 49ers (14-13) on Mar. 6. Tip off is scheduled for 7:00pm EST in Charlotte, NC.

Charlotte is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -7.5 (-110).

The Rice vs. Charlotte Over/Under is 134.5 total points.

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Rice vs. Charlotte Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Rice+7.5 -110O 134.5 -115+260
Charlotte -7.5 -110U 134.5 -105-350

Rice vs Charlotte Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Charlotte will win this college basketball game with 75.4% 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 Rice will cover the spread with 52.0% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Rice has hit the Moneyline in 5 of their last 10 away games (+11.60 Units / 80% ROI)
  • Rice have covered the 1H Spread in 9 of their last 12 away games (+6.75 Units / 49% ROI)
  • Rice has hit the 1H Moneyline in 6 of their last 12 away games (+5.90 Units / 41% ROI)
  • Rice has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 18 of their last 32 games (+1.75 Units / 5% ROI)
  • Rice has hit the Game Total Under in 7 of their last 12 away games (+1.50 Units / 11% ROI)
  • Charlotte has hit the Moneyline in 20 of their last 31 games (+8.75 Units / 14% ROI)
  • Charlotte has hit the 1H Moneyline in 20 of their last 31 games (+8.25 Units / 16% ROI)
  • Charlotte have covered the Spread in 9 of their last 12 games at home (+5.70 Units / 43% ROI)
  • Charlotte have covered the 1H Spread in 18 of their last 31 games (+2.95 Units / 8% ROI)
  • Charlotte has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 7 of their last 11 games at home (+2.25 Units / 18% ROI)

Rice Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Rice has a 11-15 record against the spread this college basketball season (-5.5 Units / -17.89% ROI).

  • 10-15 when betting on the Moneyline for +0.25 Units / 0.49% ROI
  • 14-14 when betting the Over for -1.35 Units / -4.38% ROI
  • 14-14 when betting the Under for -1.35 Units / -4.38% ROI

Charlotte Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Charlotte has a 13-12 record against the spread this college basketball season (-0.2 Units / -0.7% ROI).

  • 16-10 when betting on the Moneyline for +6.05 Units / 11.22% ROI
  • 11-15 when betting the Over for -5.45 Units / -19.06% ROI
  • 15-11 when betting the Under for +2.95 Units / 10.31% ROI

Rice Offensive Stats & Trends:

Rice has a 29% free throw rate (731 free throw attempts/2,525 field goal attempts) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for lowest among AAC Teams; League Avg: 33%

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

Rice is shooting 36% from three (142/393) since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among Conference USA Teams; League Avg: 34%

Rice has made 149 two point field goals since the start of the 2022-23 season — most among AAC Teams

Charlotte Offensive Stats & Trends:

Charlotte has averaged 9.8 turnovers per game (216 turnovers/22 games) this season — best among AAC Teams; League Avg: 11.6

Charlotte has averaged 10.1 turnovers per game (585 turnovers/58 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 18th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 12.1

Charlotte has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.3 (762 assists/ 585 TOs) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 37th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.1

Charlotte has 14.8 free throw attempts per game since the start of the 2022-23 season — 9th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 18.6

Rice Defensive Stats & Trends:

Rice has allowed opponents to shoot 37% from three (369/1,003) since the start of the 2022-23 season — highest among AAC Teams; League Avg: 33%

Rice has averaged 5.7 steals per game (131 steals/23 games) this season — 2nd lowest among AAC Teams; League Avg: 7.2

Rice has allowed 76.2 points per game (4,420 points/58 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 15th highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 71.1

Rice has allowed an average of 1.26 points per shot (3,315 points/2,641 shots) since the start of the 2022-23 season — highest among AAC Teams; League Avg: 1.20

Charlotte Defensive Stats & Trends:

Charlotte has averaged 5.8 steals per game (127 steals/22 games) this season — 3rd lowest among AAC Teams; League Avg: 7.2

Charlotte has allowed 64.4 points per game (1,417 points/22 games) this season — 2nd best among AAC Teams; League Avg: 72.0

Charlotte has allowed 63.3 points per game (3,670 points/58 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 11th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 71.1

Charlotte has forced 10.6 turnovers per game (613 turnovers/58 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 27th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 12.3


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