Rice vs Wichita State Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Mar. 2

Wichita State forward Kenny Pohto (11) can't hold onto a rebound during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against San Francisco in the Hall of Fame Classic, Tuesday, Nov. 22, 2022, in Kansas City, Mo. San Francisco won 67-63. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
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  • Wichita State (10-17) is a -5.5 point favorite vs Rice (12-15)
  • Total (Over/Under): 142.5 points
  • Rice / Wichita State TV channel: ESPN+

The Rice Owls (12-15) visit Charles Koch Arena to take on the Wichita State Shockers (10-17) on Mar. 2. Tip off is scheduled for 7:00pm EST in Wichita, KS.

Wichita State is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -5.5 (-110).

The Rice vs. Wichita State Over/Under is 142.5 total points.

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

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Rice+5.5 -110O 142.5 -110+195
Wichita State -5.5 -110U 142.5 -110-250

Rice vs Wichita State Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Wichita State will win this college basketball game with 68.4% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Rice vs Wichita State Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Rice will cover the spread with 54.2% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Rice has hit the Moneyline in 5 of their last 9 away games (+12.60 Units / 93% ROI)
  • Rice has hit the 1H Moneyline in 6 of their last 11 away games (+6.90 Units / 51% ROI)
  • Rice have covered the 1H Spread in 9 of their last 11 away games (+6.75 Units / 54% ROI)
  • Rice has hit the Game Total Under in 7 of their last 11 away games (+2.60 Units / 21% ROI)
  • Rice has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 7 of their last 11 away games (+2.50 Units / 20% ROI)
  • Wichita State has hit the 1H Moneyline in 16 of their last 32 games (+2.95 Units / 5% ROI)
  • Wichita State has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 9 of their last 16 games at home (+2.25 Units / 12% ROI)
  • Wichita State has hit the Game Total Under in 9 of their last 16 games at home (+1.30 Units / 7% ROI)
  • Wichita State has hit the Moneyline in 10 of their last 16 games at home (+0.85 Units / 1% ROI)

Rice Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Rice has a 11-14 record against the spread this college basketball season (-4.4 Units / -14.84% ROI).

  • 10-14 when betting on the Moneyline for +1.25 Units / 2.52% ROI
  • 13-14 when betting the Over for -2.35 Units / -7.91% ROI
  • 14-13 when betting the Under for -0.25 Units / -0.84% ROI

Wichita State Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Wichita State has a 9-18 record against the spread this college basketball season (-10.8 Units / -35.06% ROI).

  • 10-18 when betting on the Moneyline for -10.15 Units / -17.34% ROI
  • 12-16 when betting the Over for -5.7 Units / -18.45% ROI
  • 16-12 when betting the Under for +2.8 Units / 9.12% 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

Wichita State Offensive Stats & Trends:

Wichita State has an assist to turnover ratio of 0.9 (279 assists/ 301 TOs) this season — tied for 14th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.1

Wichita State has averaged 11.6 assists per game (279 assists/24 games) this season — 39th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 13.5

Wichita State has 678 defensive rebounds this season — most among AAC Teams

Wichita State has averaged 1.18 points per shot (1,759 points/1,488 shots) this season — 2nd lowest among AAC Teams; League Avg: 1.26

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

Wichita State Defensive Stats & Trends:

Wichita State has averaged 28.2 defensive rebounds per game (678 rebounds/24 games) this season — tied for 12th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.7

Wichita State has averaged 6.2 steals per game (349 steals/56 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 2nd lowest among AAC Teams; League Avg: 6.9

Wichita State has averaged 27.4 defensive rebounds per game (1,536 rebounds/56 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 13th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.3

Wichita State has averaged 6.1 steals per game (146 steals/24 games) this season — 4th lowest among AAC Teams; League Avg: 7.2


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