- Tulsa is a -13.5 point favorite vs Rice
- Total (Over/Under): 153.5 points
- Rice / Tulsa TV channel: ESPNU
The Rice Owls visit Donald W. Reynolds Center to take on the Tulsa Golden Hurricane on Dec. 31. Tip off is scheduled for 2:00pm EST in Tulsa, OK.
Tulsa is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -13.5 (-118).
The Rice vs. Tulsa Over/Under is 153.5 total points.
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Rice vs. Tulsa Odds, Spread, Over/Under
Rice vs Tulsa Prediction for Today:
The winning team model predicts Tulsa will win this college basketball game with 77.8% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.
Rice vs Tulsa Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Tulsa will cover the spread with 61.5% confidence for today’s game.
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Rice Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Rice has hit the 1H Moneyline in 7 of their last 14 away games (+6.70 Units / 47% ROI)
- Rice has hit the Team Total Over in 9 of their last 14 away games (+3.15 Units / 19% ROI)
- Rice have covered the 1H Spread in 8 of their last 14 away games (+2.25 Units / 14% ROI)
- Rice have covered the Spread in 8 of their last 14 away games (+1.40 Units / 9% ROI)
- Rice has hit the Game Total Over in 16 of their last 30 games (+0.60 Units / 2% ROI)
Tulsa Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Tulsa has hit the Moneyline in 17 of their last 31 games (+11.60 Units / 2% ROI)
- Tulsa has hit the Team Total Over in 21 of their last 31 games (+9.44 Units / 27% ROI)
- Tulsa have covered the 1H Spread in 20 of their last 31 games (+7.45 Units / 21% ROI)
- Tulsa have covered the Spread in 19 of their last 31 games (+5.80 Units / 17% ROI)
- Tulsa has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 10 of their last 14 games at home (+5.40 Units / 33% ROI)
Rice Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Rice has a 5-6 record against the spread this college basketball season (-1.6 Units / -13.22% ROI).
- 4-7 when betting on the Moneyline for -4.5 Units / -22.84% ROI
- 6-5 when betting the Over for +0.5 Units / 4.13% ROI
- 5-6 when betting the Under for -1.6 Units / -13.22% ROI
Tulsa Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Tulsa has a 8-3 record against the spread this college basketball season (+4.7 Units / 38.84% ROI).
- 10-1 when betting on the Moneyline for +9.55 Units / 1.79% ROI
- 8-3 when betting the Over for +4.7 Units / 38.84% ROI
- 3-8 when betting the Under for -5.8 Units / -47.93% ROI
Rice Offensive Stats & Trends:
Tulsa has allowed opponents to shoot 33% from three (530/1,618) since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among AAC Teams; League Avg: 34%
Tulsa has allowed an average of 1.22 points per shot (5,378 points/4,392 shots) since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for 2nd best among AAC Teams; League Avg: 1.24
Tulsa has allowed an average of 1.24 points per shot (876 points/708 shots) this season — 5th best among AAC Teams; League Avg: 1.25
Tulsa allowed opponents to shoot 32% from three (211/666) last season — 2nd best among AAC Teams; League Avg: 33%
Tulsa Offensive Stats & Trends:
Tulsa had an assist to turnover ratio of 0.9 (360 assists/ 380 TOs) last season — lowest among AAC Teams; League Avg: 1.1
Tulsa is shooting 39% from three (134/340) this season — 12th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 34%
Tulsa has made 134 three-pointers this season — most among AAC Teams
Tulsa is shooting 78% from the free throw line (236/303) this season — best among AAC Teams; League Avg: 72%
Rice Defensive Stats & Trends:
Tulsa has allowed opponents to shoot 33% from three (530/1,618) since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among AAC Teams; League Avg: 34%
Tulsa has allowed an average of 1.22 points per shot (5,378 points/4,392 shots) since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for 2nd best among AAC Teams; League Avg: 1.24
Tulsa has allowed an average of 1.24 points per shot (876 points/708 shots) this season — 5th best among AAC Teams; League Avg: 1.25
Tulsa allowed opponents to shoot 32% from three (211/666) last season — 2nd best among AAC Teams; League Avg: 33%
Tulsa Defensive Stats & Trends:
Tulsa had an assist to turnover ratio of 0.9 (360 assists/ 380 TOs) last season — lowest among AAC Teams; League Avg: 1.1
Tulsa is shooting 39% from three (134/340) this season — 12th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 34%
Tulsa has made 134 three-pointers this season — most among AAC Teams
Tulsa is shooting 78% from the free throw line (236/303) this season — best among AAC Teams; League Avg: 72%
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