Rice vs Memphis Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Feb. 26

Memphis head coach Penny Hardaway yells to his players in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Vanderbilt Monday, Nov. 7, 2022, in Nashville, Tenn. (
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  • Memphis is a -13.5 point favorite vs Rice
  • Total (Over/Under): 149.5 points
  • Rice / Memphis TV channel: ESPN+

The Rice Owls visit FedExForum to take on the Memphis Tigers on Feb. 26. Tip off is scheduled for 8:00pm EST in Memphis, TN, USA.

Memphis is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -13.5 (-110).

The Rice vs. Memphis Over/Under is 149.5 total points.

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Rice vs. Memphis Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Rice+13.5 -110O 149.5 -115+700
Memphis -13.5 -110U 149.5 -105-1100

Rice vs Memphis 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.

Rice vs Memphis Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Memphis will cover the spread with 53.6% 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 (+2.10 Units / 11% ROI)
  • Rice has hit the Game Total Over in 9 of their last 16 away games (+1.30 Units / 7% ROI)
  • Memphis has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 19 of their last 31 games (+5.10 Units / 14% ROI)
  • Memphis has hit the Moneyline in 24 of their last 31 games (+4.90 Units / 4% ROI)
  • Memphis has hit the Team Total Over in 18 of their last 31 games (+3.00 Units / 8% ROI)
  • Memphis has hit the Game Total Over in 9 of their last 15 games at home (+2.35 Units / 14% ROI)

Rice Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Rice has a 15-11 record against the spread this college basketball season (+2.9 Units / 9.76% ROI).

  • 12-15 when betting on the Moneyline for -1.85 Units / -2.54% ROI
  • 15-12 when betting the Over for +1.8 Units / 6.06% ROI
  • 12-15 when betting the Under for -4.5 Units / -15.15% ROI

Memphis Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Memphis has a 13-14 record against the spread this college basketball season (-2.35 Units / -7.93% ROI).

  • 22-5 when betting on the Moneyline for +7.9 Units / 6.44% ROI
  • 14-13 when betting the Over for -0.35 Units / -1.18% ROI
  • 13-14 when betting the Under for -2.4 Units / -8.09% ROI

Rice Offensive Stats & Trends:

Rice has 24.4 free throw attempts per game this season — 6th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 19.2

Rice is shooting 69% from the free throw line (845/1,225) since the start of the 2023-24 season — lowest among AAC Teams; League Avg: 73%

Rice has averaged 12.4 offensive rebounds per game (348 rebounds/28 games) this season — tied for 18th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 10.1

Rice shot 70% from the free throw line (377/542) last season — 2nd lowest among AAC Teams; League Avg: 72%

Memphis Offensive Stats & Trends:

Memphis has averaged 13.8 turnovers per game (373 turnovers/27 games) this season — highest among AAC Teams; League Avg: 11.3

Memphis is shooting 40% from three (218/551) this season — best among AAC Teams; League Avg: 34%

Memphis has averaged 13.5 turnovers per game (768 turnovers/57 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — highest among AAC Teams; League Avg: 11.4

Memphis is shooting 47% (746/1,577) this season — best among AAC Teams; League Avg: 45%

Rice Defensive Stats & Trends:

Rice has averaged 4.8 steals per game (133 steals/28 games) this season — lowest among AAC Teams; League Avg: 7.0

Rice has averaged 5.1 steals per game (301 steals/59 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — lowest among AAC Teams; League Avg: 7.0

Rice has averaged 4.8 steals per game (133 steals/28 games) this season — tied for 10th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.9

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

Memphis Defensive Stats & Trends:

Memphis has 208 steals this season — 4th most among AAC Teams

Memphis has averaged 7.7 steals per game (208 steals/27 games) this season — 5th best among AAC Teams; League Avg: 7.0

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


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