- North Texas is a -11.5 point favorite vs Rice
- Total (Over/Under): 123.5 points
- Rice / North Texas TV channel: ESPNU
The Rice Owls visit The Super Pit to take on the North Texas Mean Green on Jan. 8. Tip off is scheduled for 9:00pm EST in Denton, TX.
North Texas is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -11.5 (-110).
The Rice vs. North Texas Over/Under is 123.5 total points.
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Rice vs. North Texas Odds, Spread, Over/Under
| Spread | Total (O/U) | Moneyline | |
| Rice | +11.5 -110 | O 123.5 -115 | +500 |
| North Texas | -11.5 -110 | U 123.5 -105 | -700 |
Rice vs North Texas Prediction for Today:
The winning team model predicts North Texas will win this college basketball game with 80.0% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.
Rice vs North Texas 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 Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Rice has hit the Moneyline in 8 of their last 16 away games (+12.30 Units / 55% ROI)
- Rice has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 12 of their last 16 away games (+7.45 Units / 40% ROI)
- Rice has hit the 1H Moneyline in 7 of their last 16 away games (+7.15 Units / 37% ROI)
- Rice has hit the Team Total Over in 11 of their last 16 away games (+5.05 Units / 27% ROI)
- Rice has hit the Game Total Over in 10 of their last 16 away games (+3.45 Units / 20% ROI)
North Texas Basketball Best Bets Today:
- North Texas has hit the 1H Moneyline in 24 of their last 32 games (+16.50 Units / 9% ROI)
- North Texas has hit the Team Total Over in 20 of their last 32 games (+6.55 Units / 18% ROI)
- North Texas have covered the 1H Spread in 19 of their last 32 games (+5.30 Units / 15% ROI)
- North Texas has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 19 of their last 32 games (+5.05 Units / 14% ROI)
- North Texas has hit the Game Total Over in 10 of their last 17 games at home (+2.30 Units / 12% ROI)
Rice Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Rice has a 8-6 record against the spread this college basketball season (+1.4 Units / 9.09% ROI).
- 10-4 when betting on the Moneyline for +6.7 Units / 11.73% ROI
- 6-8 when betting the Over for -2.8 Units / -18.18% ROI
- 8-6 when betting the Under for +1.4 Units / 9.09% ROI
North Texas Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
North Texas has a 6-6 record against the spread this college basketball season (-0.6 Units / -4.55% ROI).
- 8-4 when betting on the Moneyline for +4.2 Units / 1.32% ROI
- 5-6 when betting the Over for -1.6 Units / -12.12% ROI
- 6-5 when betting the Under for +0.5 Units / 3.79% ROI
Rice Offensive Stats & Trends:
Rice has averaged 11.3 assists per game (170 assists/15 games) this season — tied for 18th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 14.1
Rice has 26.1 free throw attempts per game this season — tied for 6th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 19.5
Rice is shooting 68% from the free throw line (266/391) this season — 2nd lowest among AAC Teams; League Avg: 73%
Rice has an assist to turnover ratio of 0.9 (170 assists/ 197 TOs) this season — tied for lowest among AAC Teams; League Avg: 1.2
North Texas Offensive Stats & Trends:
North Texas shot 38% from three (280/735) last season — best among AAC Teams; League Avg: 34%
North Texas averaged 11.0 assists per game (364 assists/33 games) last season — tied for 20th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 13.4
North Texas has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.0 (510 assists/ 523 TOs) since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for lowest among AAC Teams; League Avg: 1.2
North Texas had an assist to turnover ratio of 1.0 (364 assists/ 366 TOs) last season — tied for 17th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.2
Rice Defensive Stats & Trends:
Rice has averaged 4.9 steals per game (73 steals/15 games) this season — 2nd lowest among AAC Teams; League Avg: 7.5
Rice averaged 5.4 steals per game (168 steals/31 games) last season — tied for 39th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.7
Rice has averaged 27.6 defensive rebounds per game (414 rebounds/15 games) this season — 25th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.8
Rice has averaged 5.2 steals per game (241 steals/46 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — lowest among AAC Teams; League Avg: 7.1
North Texas Defensive Stats & Trends:
North Texas has allowed 62.1 points per game (2,919 points/47 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among AAC Teams; League Avg: 72.4
North Texas has allowed 58.6 points per game (821 points/14 games) this season — best among AAC Teams; League Avg: 72.3
North Texas has allowed 62.1 points per game (2,919 points/47 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for 4th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 72.1
North Texas allowed 63.6 points per game (2,098 points/33 games) last season — tied for 8th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 72.0
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