Rice vs Texas State Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Dec. 8

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  • Texas State is a -5.5 point favorite vs Rice
  • Total (Over/Under): 134.5 points
  • Rice / Texas State TV channel: ESPN+

The Rice Owls visit Strahan Coliseum to take on the Texas State Bobcats on Dec. 8. Tip off is scheduled for 3:00pm EST in San Marcos, TX.

Texas State is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -5.5 (-115).

The Rice vs. Texas State Over/Under is 134.5 total points.

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Rice vs. Texas State Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Rice+5.5 -105O 134.5 -105+200
Texas State -5.5 -115U 134.5 -115-250

Rice vs Texas State Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Texas State will win this college basketball game with 79.2% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Rice vs Texas State Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Rice will cover the spread with 57.2% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Rice has hit the Moneyline in 8 of their last 16 away games (+12.00 Units / 44% ROI)
  • Rice has hit the 1H Moneyline in 18 of their last 32 games (+11.60 Units / 21% ROI)
  • Rice has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 10 of their last 16 away games (+3.15 Units / 17% ROI)
  • Rice have covered the 1H Spread in 9 of their last 16 away games (+2.15 Units / 12% ROI)
  • Rice has hit the Game Total Over in 9 of their last 16 away games (+1.35 Units / 8% ROI)
  • Texas State has hit the Team Total Over in 21 of their last 32 games (+8.55 Units / 23% ROI)
  • Texas State has hit the Moneyline in 16 of their last 31 games (+5.40 Units / 13% ROI)
  • Texas State have covered the Spread in 19 of their last 32 games (+4.70 Units / 13% ROI)
  • Texas State has hit the 1H Moneyline in 15 of their last 32 games (+2.65 Units / 7% ROI)
  • Texas State has hit the Game Total Under in 18 of their last 32 games (+2.60 Units / 7% ROI)

Rice Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Rice has a 5-4 record against the spread this college basketball season (+0.6 Units / 6.06% ROI).

  • 6-3 when betting on the Moneyline for +3.4 Units / 14.02% ROI
  • 4-5 when betting the Over for -1.5 Units / -15.15% ROI
  • 5-4 when betting the Under for +0.6 Units / 6.06% ROI

Texas State Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Texas State has a 5-2 record against the spread this college basketball season (+2.8 Units / 36.36% ROI).

  • 4-3 when betting on the Moneyline for +2.6 Units / 24.88% ROI
  • 3-4 when betting the Over for -1.4 Units / -18.18% ROI
  • 4-3 when betting the Under for +0.7 Units / 9.09% ROI

Rice Offensive Stats & Trends:

Rice averaged 1.23 points per shot (2,221 points/1,811 shots) last season — 5th lowest among AAC Teams; League Avg: 1.27

Rice averaged 11.6 turnovers per game (359 turnovers/31 games) last season — tied for 4th highest among AAC Teams; League Avg: 11.5

Rice averaged 30% free throw attempts for every field goal attempt (542 free throw attempts/1,811 field goal attempts) last season — 2nd lowest among AAC Teams; League Avg: 35%

Rice averaged 14.0 assists per game (434 assists/31 games) last season — 5th best among AAC Teams; League Avg: 13.2

Texas State Offensive Stats & Trends:

Texas State made 4.5 three-pointers per game last season — 3rd lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.5

Texas State made 4.5 three-pointers per game last season — lowest among Sunbelt Teams; League Avg: 7.3

Texas State had a TS% of 45% last season — tied for 21st lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 47%

Texas State had an eFG% of 48% last season — tied for 25th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 51%

Rice Defensive Stats & Trends:

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

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 averaged 5.4 steals per game (168 steals/31 games) last season — 2nd lowest among AAC Teams; League Avg: 7.0

Rice allowed 8.7 made three-pointers per game last season — tied for 24th highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.3

Texas State Defensive Stats & Trends:

Texas State stole the ball 245 times last season — 4th most among Sunbelt Teams

Texas State averaged 23.4 defensive rebounds per game (795 rebounds/34 games) last season — 4th lowest among Sunbelt Teams; League Avg: 24.6

Texas State forced 12.4 turnovers per game (421 turnovers/34 games) last season — 4th best among Sunbelt Teams ; League Avg: 11.8

Texas State allowed 6.3 made three-pointers per game last season — 4th best among Sunbelt Teams ; League Avg: 7.1


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