Tulsa vs Rice Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Feb. 22

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  • Rice is a -6.5 point favorite vs Tulsa
  • Total (Over/Under): 142.5 points
  • Tulsa / Rice TV channel: ESPN+

The Tulsa Golden Hurricane visit Tudor Fieldhouse to take on the Rice Owls on Feb. 22. Tip off is scheduled for 2:00pm EST in Houston, TX, USA.

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

The Tulsa vs. Rice Over/Under is 142.5 total points.

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Tulsa vs. Rice Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Tulsa+6.5 -110O 142.5 -115+220
Rice -6.5 -110U 142.5 -105-275

Tulsa vs Rice Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Rice will win this college basketball game with 79.9% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Tulsa vs Rice Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Tulsa will cover the spread with 52.8% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Tulsa has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 20 of their last 30 games (+8.40 Units / 24% ROI)
  • Tulsa has hit the Game Total Under in 16 of their last 30 games (+0.60 Units / 2% ROI)
  • Rice has hit the Team Total Over in 19 of their last 32 games (+4.11 Units / 11% ROI)
  • Rice has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 18 of their last 32 games (+2.95 Units / 8% ROI)
  • Rice has hit the Game Total Over in 17 of their last 32 games (+0.50 Units / 1% ROI)
  • Rice have covered the Spread in 8 of their last 16 games at home (+0.30 Units / 2% ROI)

Tulsa Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Tulsa has a 11-14 record against the spread this college basketball season (-4.4 Units / -16% ROI).

  • 9-16 when betting on the Moneyline for -13.05 Units / -7.77% ROI
  • 11-14 when betting the Over for -4.2 Units / -15.38% ROI
  • 14-11 when betting the Under for +1.9 Units / 6.86% ROI

Rice Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Rice has a 14-11 record against the spread this college basketball season (+1.9 Units / 6.64% ROI).

  • 11-15 when betting on the Moneyline for -2.85 Units / -4.06% ROI
  • 15-11 when betting the Over for +2.9 Units / 10.14% ROI
  • 11-15 when betting the Under for -5.5 Units / -19.23% ROI

Tulsa Offensive Stats & Trends:

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 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 66% from the free throw line (353/534) this season — lowest among AAC Teams; League Avg: 73%

Tulsa has averaged 1.22 points per shot (1,941 points/1,587 shots) this season — tied for lowest among AAC Teams; League Avg: 1.29

Rice Offensive Stats & Trends:

Rice has 24.5 free throw attempts per game this season — 7th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 19.2

Rice has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.0 (324 assists/ 326 TOs) this season — tied for 14th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.2

Rice is shooting 69% from the free throw line (833/1,204) since the start of the 2023-24 season — lowest among AAC Teams; League Avg: 73%

Rice has a 44% free throw rate (662 free throw attempts/1,490 field goal attempts) this season — highest among AAC Teams; League Avg: 37%

Tulsa Defensive Stats & Trends:

Tulsa has forced 10.4 turnovers per game (280 turnovers/27 games) this season — tied for 35th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 12.0

Tulsa has averaged 26.4 defensive rebounds per game (713 rebounds/27 games) this season — tied for 21st best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.2

Tulsa has allowed opponents to shoot 44% (723/1,639) this season — 4th highest among AAC Teams; League Avg: 44%

Tulsa has forced 10.4 turnovers per game (280 turnovers/27 games) this season — 3rd lowest among AAC Teams; League Avg: 12.0

Rice Defensive Stats & Trends:

Rice has averaged 26.1 defensive rebounds per game (706 rebounds/27 games) this season — tied for 30th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.2

Rice has averaged 4.7 steals per game (127 steals/27 games) this season — lowest among AAC Teams; League Avg: 7.1

Rice has averaged 5.1 steals per game (295 steals/58 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — lowest among AAC Teams; League Avg: 7.0

Rice has averaged 4.7 steals per game (127 steals/27 games) this season — tied for 6th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.9


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