- Louisiana Tech (12-10) are -4.5 point favorites vs Rice (15-6)
- Total (Over/Under): 145.5 points
- Watch the game on ESPN+
The Rice Owls (15-6) visit Thomas Assembly Center to take on the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs (12-10) on Feb. 2. Tip off is scheduled for 7:00pm EST in Ruston.
Louisiana Tech is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -4.5 (-115).
The Rice vs. Louisiana Tech Over/Under is 145.5 total points.
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Rice vs. Louisiana Tech Odds, Spread, Over/Under
| Spread | Total (O/U) | Moneyline | |
| Rice | +4.5 -105 | O 145.5 -110 | +170 |
| Louisiana Tech | -4.5 -115 | U 145.5 -110 | -210 |
Rice vs Louisiana Tech Prediction for Today’s Game:
Based on recent trends, the winning team model predicts Louisiana Tech will win this game with 59.3% confidence.
Rice vs Louisiana Tech Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts Louisiana Tech will cover the spread with 51.0% confidence.
Both predictions factor in up-to-date player injuries for both Rice and Louisiana Tech, plus offensive & defensive matchups, recent games and key player performances this season.
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Rice Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Rice has hit the Moneyline in 23 of their last 39 games (+16.25 Units / 18% ROI)
- Rice has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 18 of their last 27 games (+8.20 Units / 28% ROI)
- Rice has hit the Game Total Over in 27 of their last 46 games (+6.10 Units / 12% ROI)
- Rice have covered the Spread in 5 of their last 6 away games (+5.00 Units / 76% ROI)
- Rice has hit the Team Total Under in 6 of their last 9 games (+2.40 Units / 23% ROI)
Louisiana Tech Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Louisiana Tech has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 28 of their last 44 games (+10.40 Units / 22% ROI)
- Louisiana Tech have covered the Spread in 28 of their last 48 games (+7.05 Units / 13% ROI)
- Louisiana Tech have covered the 1H Spread in 28 of their last 47 games (+7.00 Units / 14% ROI)
- Louisiana Tech has hit the Moneyline in 28 of their last 47 games (+5.00 Units / 3% ROI)
- Louisiana Tech has hit the 1H Moneyline in 27 of their last 45 games (+4.75 Units / 5% ROI)
Rice Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Rice has gone 10-7 against the spread this college basketball season (+2.3 Units / 0% ROI).
- 12-5 when betting on the Moneyline for +13.05 Units / 40.91% ROI
- 12-6 when betting the Over for +5.4 Units / 27.27% ROI
- 6-12 when betting the Under for -7.2 Units / -36.36% ROI
Louisiana Tech Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Louisiana Tech has gone 11-8 against the spread this college basketball season (+2.2 Units / 10.53% ROI).
- 9-10 when betting on the Moneyline for -1.7 Units / -3.31% ROI
- 11-8 when betting the Over for +2.2 Units / 10.53% ROI
- 8-11 when betting the Under for -4.1 Units / -19.62% ROI
Rice Offensive Stats & Trends:
Rice has averaged 1.36 points per shot (1,666 points/1,223 shots) this season — best among Conference USA Teams; League Avg: 1.26
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 an assist to turnover ratio of 1.3 (870 assists/ 688 TOs) since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for best among Conference USA Teams; League Avg: 1.1
Rice is shooting 61% from inside the arc (241/398) this season — best among Conference USA Teams; League Avg: 54%
Louisiana Tech Offensive Stats & Trends:
Louisiana Tech has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.0 (296 assists/ 296 TOs) this season — tied for 5th lowest among Conference USA Teams; League Avg: 1.0
Louisiana Tech has made 8.8 three-pointers per game this season — tied for 2nd best among Conference USA Teams; League Avg: 7.6
Louisiana Tech has an eFG% of 53% this season — 4th best among Conference USA Teams; League Avg: 52%
Louisiana Tech has 17.9 free throw attempts per game since the start of the 2021-22 season — 5th best among Conference USA Teams; League Avg: 17.6
Rice Defensive Stats & Trends:
Rice has averaged 26.6 defensive rebounds per game (1,434 rebounds/54 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — best among Conference USA Teams; League Avg: 24.4
Rice has averaged 26.6 defensive rebounds per game (1,434 rebounds/54 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for 37th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.4
Rice has averaged 27.2 defensive rebounds per game (572 rebounds/21 games) this season — 2nd best among Conference USA Teams; League Avg: 24.1
Rice has averaged 6.2 steals per game (131 steals/21 games) this season — tied for 3rd lowest among Conference USA Teams; League Avg: 7.1
Louisiana Tech Defensive Stats & Trends:
Louisiana Tech has averaged 25.0 defensive rebounds per game (1,399 rebounds/56 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — 5th best among Conference USA Teams; League Avg: 24.4
Louisiana Tech has averaged 8.0 steals per game (177 steals/22 games) this season — tied for 4th best among Conference USA Teams; League Avg: 7.1
Louisiana Tech has averaged 23.2 defensive rebounds per game (511 rebounds/22 games) this season — 4th lowest among Conference USA Teams; League Avg: 24.1
Louisiana Tech has 177 steals this season — 4th most among Conference USA Teams
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