- Tulsa is a -2.5 point favorite vs Rice
- Total (Over/Under): 141.5 points
- Rice / Tulsa TV channel: ESPN+
The Rice Owls visit Donald W. Reynolds Center to take on the Tulsa Golden Hurricane on Jan. 1. Tip off is scheduled for 3:00pm EST in Tulsa, OK.
Tulsa is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -2.5 (-110).
The Rice vs. Tulsa Over/Under is 141.5 total points.
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Rice vs. Tulsa Odds, Spread, Over/Under
| Spread | Total (O/U) | Moneyline | |
| Rice | +2.5 -110 | O 141.5 -115 | +120 |
| Tulsa | -2.5 -110 | U 141.5 -105 | -145 |
Rice vs Tulsa Prediction for Today:
The winning team model predicts Rice will win this college basketball game with 71.7% 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 68.7% confidence for today’s game.
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Rice Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Rice has hit the Moneyline in 7 of their last 16 away games (+10.00 Units / 44% ROI)
- Rice has hit the 1H Moneyline in 7 of their last 16 away games (+7.15 Units / 37% ROI)
- Rice has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 11 of their last 16 away games (+5.30 Units / 29% ROI)
- Rice has hit the Game Total Over in 10 of their last 16 away games (+3.45 Units / 20% ROI)
- Rice has hit the Team Total Over in 10 of their last 16 away games (+2.90 Units / 16% ROI)
Tulsa Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Tulsa has hit the Team Total Over in 10 of their last 15 games at home (+4.34 Units / 25% ROI)
- Tulsa has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 17 of their last 30 games (+2.00 Units / 6% ROI)
- Tulsa has hit the Game Total Under in 8 of their last 15 games at home (+1.40 Units / 8% ROI)
- Tulsa have covered the Spread in 8 of their last 15 games at home (+0.30 Units / 2% ROI)
Rice Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Rice has a 6-6 record against the spread this college basketball season (-0.6 Units / -4.55% ROI).
- 8-4 when betting on the Moneyline for +4.4 Units / 8.11% ROI
- 6-6 when betting the Over for -0.6 Units / -4.55% ROI
- 6-6 when betting the Under for -0.6 Units / -4.55% ROI
Tulsa Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Tulsa has a 3-8 record against the spread this college basketball season (-5.8 Units / -47.93% ROI).
- 4-7 when betting on the Moneyline for -12.25 Units / -8% ROI
- 5-6 when betting the Over for -1.4 Units / -11.76% ROI
- 6-5 when betting the Under for +0.5 Units / 4.07% ROI
Rice Offensive Stats & Trends:
Rice has 27.3 free throw attempts per game this season — 5th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 19.5
Rice has an assist to turnover ratio of 0.8 (150 assists/ 177 TOs) this season — lowest among AAC Teams; League Avg: 1.2
Rice has averaged 12.7 offensive rebounds per game (165 rebounds/13 games) this season — tied for 35th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 10.6
Rice is shooting 68% from the free throw line (242/355) this season — tied for 43rd lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 71%
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 had an assist to turnover ratio of 0.9 (360 assists/ 380 TOs) last season — tied for 3rd lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.2
Tulsa is shooting 43% (343/804) this season — tied for 37th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 45%
Tulsa is shooting 67% from the free throw line (198/297) this season — lowest among AAC Teams; League Avg: 73%
Rice Defensive Stats & Trends:
Rice has averaged 5.3 steals per game (235 steals/44 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for lowest among AAC Teams; League Avg: 7.1
Rice has averaged 5.2 steals per game (67 steals/13 games) this season — tied for 27th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.2
Rice has averaged 5.2 steals per game (67 steals/13 games) this season — 2nd lowest among AAC Teams; League Avg: 7.5
Rice has averaged 27.6 defensive rebounds per game (359 rebounds/13 games) this season — tied for 39th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 25.0
Tulsa Defensive Stats & Trends:
Tulsa allowed an average of 1.22 points per shot (2,140 points/1,754 shots) last season — 5th best among AAC Teams; League Avg: 1.22
Tulsa has allowed an average of 1.19 points per shot (958 points/807 shots) this season — 5th best among AAC Teams; League Avg: 1.22
Tulsa averaged 7.9 steals per game (228 steals/29 games) last season — 3rd best among AAC Teams; League Avg: 7.0
Tulsa allowed opponents to shoot 32% from three (211/666) last season — 2nd best among AAC Teams; League Avg: 33%
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