- Rice (16-10) is a -1.5 point favorite vs Western Kentucky (14-12)
- Total (Over/Under): 154.5 points
- Watch the game on ESPN+
The Western Kentucky Hilltoppers (14-12) visit Tudor Fieldhouse to take on the Rice Owls (16-10) on Feb. 18. Tip off is scheduled for 8:00pm EST in Houston.
Rice is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -1.5 (-115).
The Western Kentucky vs. Rice Over/Under is 154.5 total points.
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Western Kentucky vs. Rice Odds, Spread, Over/Under
| Spread | Total (O/U) | Moneyline | |
| Western Kentucky | +1.5 -105 | O 154.5 -110 | +110 |
| Rice | -1.5 -115 | U 154.5 -110 | -135 |
Western Kentucky vs Rice Prediction for Today’s Game:
Based on recent trends, the winning team model predicts Rice will win this game with 52.9% confidence.
Western Kentucky vs Rice Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts Western Kentucky will cover the spread with 52.9% confidence.
Both predictions factor in up-to-date player injuries for both Western Kentucky and Rice, plus offensive & defensive matchups, recent games and key player performances this season.
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Western Kentucky Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Western Kentucky has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 30 of their last 48 games (+10.10 Units / 19% ROI)
- Western Kentucky has hit the Game Total Over in 7 of their last 8 games (+5.90 Units / 67% ROI)
- Western Kentucky has hit the 1H Moneyline in 5 of their last 7 away games (+5.80 Units / 69% ROI)
- Western Kentucky have covered the 1H Spread in 14 of their last 22 away games (+5.20 Units / 22% ROI)
- Western Kentucky has hit the Team Total Over in 13 of their last 20 games (+4.95 Units / 21% ROI)
Rice Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Rice has hit the Game Total Over in 22 of their last 32 games (+11.00 Units / 31% ROI)
- Rice has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 20 of their last 32 games (+6.90 Units / 20% ROI)
- Rice has hit the Team Total Under in 6 of their last 9 games (+2.40 Units / 23% ROI)
Western Kentucky Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Western Kentucky has gone 9-13 against the spread this college basketball season (-5.3 Units / 0% ROI).
- 11-12 when betting on the Moneyline for -3.1 Units / -5.85% ROI
- 14-10 when betting the Over for +3 Units / 11.36% ROI
- 10-14 when betting the Under for -5.4 Units / -20.45% ROI
Rice Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Rice has gone 12-10 against the spread this college basketball season (+1 Units / 0% ROI).
- 13-9 when betting on the Moneyline for +4.7 Units / 11.05% ROI
- 17-6 when betting the Over for +10.4 Units / 41.03% ROI
- 6-17 when betting the Under for -12.65 Units / -50.1% ROI
Western Kentucky Offensive Stats & Trends:
Western Kentucky is shooting 37% from three (186/500) this season — best among Conference USA Teams; League Avg: 34%
Western Kentucky has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.3 (314 assists/ 248 TOs) this season — tied for best among Conference USA Teams; League Avg: 1.0
Western Kentucky has averaged 73.1 points per game (1,681 points/23 games) this season — 5th best among Conference USA Teams; League Avg: 72.1
Western Kentucky has averaged 10.8 turnovers per game (248 turnovers/23 games) this season — tied for 2nd best among Conference USA Teams; League Avg: 12.7
Rice Offensive Stats & Trends:
Rice has an eFG% of 56% this season — best among Conference USA Teams; League Avg: 52%
Rice has averaged 1.36 points per shot (1,738 points/1,279 shots) this season — best among Conference USA Teams; League Avg: 1.26
Rice has averaged 16.1 assists per game (883 assists/55 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — best among Conference USA Teams; League Avg: 13.1
Rice is shooting 61% from inside the arc (241/398) this season — tied for 2nd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 52%
Western Kentucky Defensive Stats & Trends:
Western Kentucky has averaged 25.0 defensive rebounds per game (574 rebounds/23 games) this season — 4th best among Conference USA Teams; League Avg: 24.1
Western Kentucky has averaged 25.5 defensive rebounds per game (1,403 rebounds/55 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for 3rd best among Conference USA Teams; League Avg: 24.4
Western Kentucky has averaged 7.5 steals per game (414 steals/55 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — 4th best among Conference USA Teams; League Avg: 7.0
Western Kentucky has 414 steals since the start of the 2021-22 season — 4th most among Conference USA Teams
Rice Defensive Stats & Trends:
Rice has averaged 26.5 defensive rebounds per game (1,460 rebounds/55 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — best among Conference USA Teams; League Avg: 24.4
Rice has averaged 27.2 defensive rebounds per game (598 rebounds/22 games) this season — 2nd best among Conference USA Teams; League Avg: 24.1
Rice has averaged 5.5 steals per game (304 steals/55 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for 28th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.6
Rice has averaged 6.1 steals per game (135 steals/22 games) this season — 3rd lowest among Conference USA Teams; League Avg: 7.1
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