Rice vs South Florida Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Jan. 28

South Florida guard Jayden Reid (0) drives toward the basket during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Florida, Monday, Nov. 4, 2024, in Jacksonville, Fla. Florida defeated South Florida 98-83. (AP Photo/Gary McCullough)
(AP Photo/Gary McCullough)
  • South Florida is a -5.5 point favorite vs Rice
  • Total (Over/Under): 141.5 points
  • Rice / South Florida TV channel: ESPNU

The Rice Owls visit Yuengling Center to take on the South Florida Bulls on Jan. 28. Tip off is scheduled for 7:00pm EST in Tampa, FL, USA.

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 141.5 total points.

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

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Rice+5.5 -110O 141.5 -105+190
South Florida -5.5 -110U 141.5 -115-235

Rice vs South Florida Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts South Florida will win this college basketball game with 78.5% 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 South Florida will cover the spread with 60.3% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Rice has hit the Moneyline in 7 of their last 16 away games (+9.90 Units / 44% ROI)
  • Rice has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 12 of their last 16 away games (+7.45 Units / 41% ROI)
  • Rice has hit the Team Total Over in 12 of their last 16 away games (+7.30 Units / 39% ROI)
  • Rice has hit the 1H Moneyline in 6 of their last 16 away games (+5.80 Units / 30% ROI)
  • Rice has hit the Game Total Over in 10 of their last 16 away games (+3.45 Units / 20% ROI)
  • South Florida has hit the Moneyline in 21 of their last 34 games (+5.85 Units / 4% ROI)
  • South Florida has hit the 1H Moneyline in 20 of their last 34 games (+3.70 Units / 3% ROI)
  • South Florida has hit the Game Total Under in 19 of their last 34 games (+3.60 Units / 10% ROI)
  • South Florida have covered the 1H Spread in 19 of their last 34 games (+3.05 Units / 8% ROI)
  • South Florida has hit the Team Total Over in 10 of their last 17 games at home (+2.00 Units / 10% ROI)

Rice Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Rice has a 9-10 record against the spread this college basketball season (-2 Units / -9.57% ROI).

  • 10-9 when betting on the Moneyline for +0.6 Units / 0.95% ROI
  • 10-9 when betting the Over for +0.1 Units / 0.48% ROI
  • 9-10 when betting the Under for -2 Units / -9.57% ROI

South Florida Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

South Florida has a 6-13 record against the spread this college basketball season (-8.3 Units / -39.71% ROI).

  • 9-10 when betting on the Moneyline for -5.25 Units / -4.7% ROI
  • 7-11 when betting the Over for -5.05 Units / -24.16% ROI
  • 11-7 when betting the Under for +3.3 Units / 15.79% ROI

Rice Offensive Stats & Trends:

Rice has an assist to turnover ratio of 0.9 (234 assists/ 251 TOs) this season — tied for 15th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.2

Rice is shooting 42% (460/1,102) this season — lowest among AAC Teams; League Avg: 45%

Rice has 25.0 free throw attempts per game this season — 10th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 19.4

Rice has an assist to turnover ratio of 0.9 (234 assists/ 251 TOs) this season — tied for lowest among AAC Teams; League Avg: 1.2

South Florida Offensive Stats & Trends:

South Florida has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.3 (762 assists/ 574 TOs) since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for best among AAC Teams; League Avg: 1.2

South Florida had an assist to turnover ratio of 1.3 (463 assists/ 344 TOs) last season — tied for best among AAC Teams; League Avg: 1.1

South Florida averaged 38% free throw attempts for every field goal attempt (695 free throw attempts/1,832 field goal attempts) last season — 3rd highest among AAC Teams; League Avg: 35%

South Florida has averaged 15.0 assists per game (299 assists/20 games) this season — 4th best among AAC Teams; League Avg: 13.5

Rice Defensive Stats & Trends:

Rice has averaged 4.7 steals per game (94 steals/20 games) this season — lowest among AAC Teams; League Avg: 7.2

Rice has averaged 5.1 steals per game (262 steals/51 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — lowest among AAC Teams; League Avg: 7.1

Rice has averaged 4.7 steals per game (94 steals/20 games) this season — tied for 9th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.0

Rice has averaged 5.1 steals per game (262 steals/51 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for 15th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.8

South Florida Defensive Stats & Trends:

South Florida has averaged 7.9 steals per game (158 steals/20 games) this season — tied for 2nd best among AAC Teams; League Avg: 7.2

South Florida has 158 steals this season — tied for 3rd most among AAC Teams

South Florida has averaged 7.4 steals per game (385 steals/52 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — 5th best among AAC Teams; League Avg: 7.1

South Florida has allowed opponents to shoot 31% from three (359/1,142) since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for 25th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 33%


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