Rice vs Tulsa Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Feb. 17

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Tulsa head coach Eric Konkol shouts directions to his team during an NCAA college basketball game between Houston and Tulsa on Tuesday, Dec. 29, 2020 in Tulsa, Okla.
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  • Tulsa (10-11) is a -4.5 point favorite vs Rice (10-13)
  • Total (Over/Under): 146.5 points
  • Rice / Tulsa TV channel: ESPN+

The Rice Owls (10-13) visit Donald W. Reynolds Center to take on the Tulsa Golden Hurricane (10-11) on Feb. 17. Tip off is scheduled for 3:00pm EST in Tulsa, OK.

Tulsa is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -4.5 (-115).

The Rice vs. Tulsa Over/Under is 146.5 total points.

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Rice vs. Tulsa Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Rice+4.5 -105O 146.5 -110+155
Tulsa -4.5 -115U 146.5 -110-190

Rice vs Tulsa Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Tulsa will win this college basketball game with 66.1% 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 Rice will cover the spread with 53.4% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Rice has hit the Game Total Under in 9 of their last 11 away games (+6.80 Units / 56% ROI)
  • Rice has hit the Moneyline in 4 of their last 9 away games (+6.45 Units / 48% ROI)
  • Rice has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 8 of their last 11 away games (+4.65 Units / 37% ROI)
  • Rice has hit the Team Total Under in 8 of their last 11 away games (+4.45 Units / 35% ROI)
  • Rice have covered the 1H Spread in 7 of their last 11 away games (+2.45 Units / 19% ROI)
  • Tulsa have covered the Spread in 9 of their last 16 games at home (+3.50 Units / 20% ROI)
  • Tulsa has hit the Moneyline in 9 of their last 15 games at home (+3.10 Units / 6% ROI)
  • Tulsa has hit the 1H Moneyline in 10 of their last 16 games at home (+2.90 Units / 5% ROI)
  • Tulsa has hit the Game Total Under in 9 of their last 16 games at home (+2.40 Units / 14% ROI)
  • Tulsa has hit the Team Total Over in 9 of their last 16 games at home (+0.90 Units / 5% ROI)

Rice Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Rice has a 9-12 record against the spread this college basketball season (-4.2 Units / -16.63% ROI).

  • 8-12 when betting on the Moneyline for -1.65 Units / -3.73% ROI
  • 11-12 when betting the Over for -2.15 Units / -8.5% ROI
  • 12-11 when betting the Under for -0.05 Units / -0.2% ROI

Tulsa Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Tulsa has a 9-11 record against the spread this college basketball season (-3.1 Units / -12.28% ROI).

  • 10-12 when betting on the Moneyline for -2.15 Units / -3.55% ROI
  • 12-10 when betting the Over for +1 Units / 3.95% ROI
  • 10-12 when betting the Under for -3.2 Units / -12.65% ROI

Rice Offensive Stats & Trends:

Rice has a 29% free throw rate (731 free throw attempts/2,525 field goal attempts) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for lowest among AAC Teams; League Avg: 33%

Rice is shooting 58% from inside the arc (360/621) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 6th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 51%

Rice is shooting 36% from three (142/393) since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among Conference USA Teams; League Avg: 34%

Rice has made 149 two point field goals since the start of the 2022-23 season — most among AAC Teams

Tulsa Offensive Stats & Trends:

Tulsa has averaged 13.7 turnovers per game (301 turnovers/22 games) this season — highest among AAC Teams; League Avg: 11.6

Tulsa has an assist to turnover ratio of 0.9 (613 assists/ 698 TOs) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for lowest among AAC Teams; League Avg: 1.1

Tulsa is shooting 32% from three (403/1,268) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 4th lowest among AAC Teams; League Avg: 34%

Tulsa is shooting 32% from three (403/1,268) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 11th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 34%

Rice Defensive Stats & Trends:

Rice has allowed opponents to shoot 37% from three (369/1,003) since the start of the 2022-23 season — highest among AAC Teams; League Avg: 33%

Rice has averaged 5.7 steals per game (131 steals/23 games) this season — 2nd lowest among AAC Teams; League Avg: 7.2

Rice has allowed 76.2 points per game (4,420 points/58 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 15th highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 71.1

Rice has allowed an average of 1.26 points per shot (3,315 points/2,641 shots) since the start of the 2022-23 season — highest among AAC Teams; League Avg: 1.20

Tulsa Defensive Stats & Trends:

Tulsa has allowed opponents to shoot 30% from three (155/512) this season — tied for 12th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 33%

Tulsa has allowed opponents to shoot 31% from three (381/1,234) since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among AAC Teams; League Avg: 33%

Tulsa has allowed opponents to shoot 31% from three (381/1,234) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 12th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 34%

Tulsa has allowed opponents to shoot 30% from three (155/512) this season — tied for 2nd best among AAC Teams; League Avg: 33%


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