Rice vs UTSA Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Jan. 14

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  • Rice is a -6.5 point favorite vs UTSA
  • Total (Over/Under): 145.5 points
  • Rice / UTSA TV channel: ESPN+

The Rice Owls visit UTSA Convocation Center to take on the UTSA Roadrunners on Jan. 14. Tip off is scheduled for 8:00pm EST in San Antonio, TX.

Rice is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -6.5 (-110).

The Rice vs. UTSA Over/Under is 145.5 total points.

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Rice vs. UTSA Odds, Spread, Over/Under

Rice vs UTSA Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Rice will win this college basketball game with 59.7% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Rice vs UTSA Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Rice will cover the spread with 53.1% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Rice has hit the 1H Moneyline in 8 of their last 14 away games (+10.95 Units / 77% ROI)
  • Rice have covered the 1H Spread in 9 of their last 14 away games (+4.40 Units / 27% ROI)
  • Rice has hit the Team Total Over in 18 of their last 30 games (+4.10 Units / 12% ROI)
  • Rice has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 9 of their last 14 away games (+3.30 Units / 21% ROI)
  • Rice have covered the Spread in 8 of their last 14 away games (+1.40 Units / 9% ROI)
  • UTSA has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 21 of their last 30 games (+10.60 Units / 31% ROI)
  • UTSA has hit the Team Total Under in 20 of their last 30 games (+8.30 Units / 24% ROI)
  • UTSA has hit the Game Total Under in 10 of their last 12 games at home (+7.80 Units / 59% ROI)

Rice Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Rice has a 7-7 record against the spread this college basketball season (-0.7 Units / -4.24% ROI).

  • 5-10 when betting on the Moneyline for -0.8 Units / -3.36% ROI
  • 8-7 when betting the Over for +0.3 Units / 1.82% ROI
  • 7-8 when betting the Under for -1.8 Units / -10.91% ROI

UTSA Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

UTSA has a 3-11 record against the spread this college basketball season (-9.1 Units / -59.09% ROI).

  • 2-12 when betting on the Moneyline for -10.95 Units / -68.22% ROI
  • 4-10 when betting the Over for -7 Units / -45.45% ROI
  • 10-4 when betting the Under for +5.6 Units / 36.36% ROI

Rice Offensive Stats & Trends:

UTSA has allowed an average of 1.30 points per shot (5,810 points/4,456 shots) since the start of the 2023-24 season — highest among AAC Teams; League Avg: 1.24

UTSA allowed opponents to shoot 36% from three (241/674) last season — tied for 21st highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 34%

UTSA forced 9.8 turnovers per game (283 turnovers/29 games) last season — lowest among AAC Teams; League Avg: 11.9

UTSA averaged 5.1 steals per game (149 steals/29 games) last season — lowest among AAC Teams; League Avg: 7.0

UTSA Offensive Stats & Trends:

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

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

Rice allowed opponents to shoot 37% from three (270/726) last season — tied for 8th highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 34%

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 Defensive Stats & Trends:

UTSA has allowed an average of 1.30 points per shot (5,810 points/4,456 shots) since the start of the 2023-24 season — highest among AAC Teams; League Avg: 1.24

UTSA allowed opponents to shoot 36% from three (241/674) last season — tied for 21st highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 34%

UTSA forced 9.8 turnovers per game (283 turnovers/29 games) last season — lowest among AAC Teams; League Avg: 11.9

UTSA averaged 5.1 steals per game (149 steals/29 games) last season — lowest among AAC Teams; League Avg: 7.0

UTSA Defensive Stats & Trends:

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

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

Rice allowed opponents to shoot 37% from three (270/726) last season — tied for 8th highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 34%

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


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