Rice vs South Florida Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Jan. 12

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South Florida guard Selton Miguel, left, drives around Auburn guard Zep Jasper during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Friday, Nov. 11, 2022, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
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  • South Florida (7-5) is a -5.5 point favorite vs Rice (6-9)
  • Total (Over/Under): 146.5 points
  • Rice / South Florida TV channel: ESPNU

The Rice Owls (6-9) visit Yuengling Center to take on the South Florida Bulls (7-5) on Jan. 12. Tip off is scheduled for 7:00pm EST in Tampa, FL.

South Florida is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -5.5 (-110).

The Rice vs. South Florida Over/Under is 146.5 total points.

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Rice vs. South Florida Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Rice+5.5 -110O 146.5 -110+200
South Florida -5.5 -110U 146.5 -110-250

Rice vs South Florida Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts South Florida will win this college basketball game with 70.9% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Rice vs South Florida Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Rice will cover the spread with 52.3% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Rice has hit the Game Total Over in 19 of their last 33 games (+3.60 Units / 10% ROI)
  • Rice has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 8 of their last 12 away games (+3.35 Units / 24% ROI)
  • Rice has hit the Moneyline in 4 of their last 10 away games (+2.75 Units / 17% ROI)
  • Rice has hit the Team Total Under in 7 of their last 12 away games (+1.50 Units / 11% ROI)
  • South Florida has hit the Game Total Under in 12 of their last 17 games at home (+6.50 Units / 35% ROI)
  • South Florida has hit the Team Total Under in 10 of their last 17 games at home (+1.90 Units / 10% ROI)
  • South Florida have covered the Spread in 14 of their last 28 games (+1.90 Units / 6% ROI)
  • South Florida has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 15 of their last 28 games (+1.20 Units / 4% ROI)

Rice Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Rice has a 6-8 record against the spread this college basketball season (-2.8 Units / 0% ROI).

  • 5-6 when betting on the Moneyline for -5.5 Units / 0% ROI
  • 6-8 when betting the Over for -2.8 Units / 0% ROI
  • 8-6 when betting the Under for +1.4 Units / 0% ROI

South Florida Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

South Florida has a 7-5 record against the spread this college basketball season (+1.5 Units / 0% ROI).

  • 7-5 when betting on the Moneyline for -13.55 Units / 0% ROI
  • 3-10 when betting the Over for -8 Units / 0% ROI
  • 10-3 when betting the Under for +6.7 Units / 0% ROI

Rice Offensive Stats & Trends:

Rice is shooting 58% from inside the arc (360/621) since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among Conference USA Teams; League Avg: 53%

Rice is shooting 35% from three (308/875) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 4th best among Conference USA Teams; League Avg: 34%

Rice has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.2 (533 assists/ 442 TOs) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 2nd best among Conference USA Teams; League Avg: 1.0

Rice is shooting 30% from three (112/372) this season — tied for 18th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 34%

South Florida Offensive Stats & Trends:

South Florida is shooting 67% from the free throw line (593/883) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 13th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 71%

South Florida is shooting 67% from the free throw line (593/883) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 2nd lowest among AAC Teams; League Avg: 72%

South Florida has averaged 1.23 points per shot (3,292 points/2,674 shots) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 4th best among AAC Teams; League Avg: 1.25

South Florida has 515 offensive rebounds since the start of the 2022-23 season — 5th most among AAC Teams

Rice Defensive Stats & Trends:

Rice has averaged 6.2 steals per game (93 steals/15 games) this season — tied for 3rd lowest among AAC Teams; League Avg: 7.4

Rice has allowed 76.2 points per game (3,812 points/50 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 16th highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 70.9

Rice has allowed opponents to shoot 45% (419/923) this season — highest among AAC Teams; League Avg: 42%

Rice has allowed opponents to shoot 36% from three (127/352) this season — tied for 21st highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 33%

South Florida Defensive Stats & Trends:

South Florida has 299 steals since the start of the 2022-23 season — 5th most among AAC Teams

South Florida has allowed an average of 1.25 points per shot (3,214 points/2,562 shots) since the start of the 2022-23 season — highest among AAC Teams; League Avg: 1.19

South Florida has allowed opponents to shoot 43% (1,100/2,562) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 4th highest among AAC Teams; League Avg: 42%

South Florida has allowed opponents to shoot 34% from three (337/988) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 2nd highest among AAC Teams; League Avg: 32%


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