North Texas vs Rice Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Feb. 4

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  • North Texas (18-5) are -4.5 point favorites vs Rice (15-7)
  • Total (Over/Under): 127.5 points
  • Watch the game on ESPN+

The North Texas Mean Green (18-5) visit Tudor Fieldhouse to take on the Rice Owls (15-7) on Feb. 4. Tip off is scheduled for 8:00pm EST in Houston.

North Texas is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -4.5 (-120).

The North Texas vs. Rice Over/Under is 127.5 total points.

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North Texas vs. Rice Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
North Texas-4.5 -120O 127.5 -115-210
Rice +4.5 +100U 127.5 -105+170

North Texas vs Rice Prediction for Today’s Game:

Based on recent trends, the winning team model predicts North Texas will win this game with 58.8% confidence.

North Texas vs Rice Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts Rice will cover the spread with 51.0% confidence.

Both predictions factor in up-to-date player injuries for both North Texas and Rice, plus offensive & defensive matchups, recent games and key player performances this season.


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  • North Texas has hit the Moneyline in 36 of their last 45 games (+18.55 Units / 8% ROI)
  • North Texas has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 24 of their last 34 games (+12.95 Units / 35% ROI)
  • North Texas has hit the Game Total Under in 29 of their last 50 games (+8.10 Units / 15% ROI)
  • North Texas have covered the Spread in 13 of their last 24 away games (+3.10 Units / 12% ROI)
  • North Texas has hit the Team Total Under in 15 of their last 26 games (+2.45 Units / 8% ROI)
  • Rice has hit the Moneyline in 23 of their last 40 games (+15.25 Units / 16% ROI)
  • Rice has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 18 of their last 28 games (+7.10 Units / 23% ROI)
  • Rice has hit the Game Total Over in 28 of their last 47 games (+7.10 Units / 14% ROI)
  • Rice has hit the Team Total Under in 6 of their last 9 games (+2.40 Units / 23% ROI)

North Texas Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

North Texas has gone 8-12 against the spread this college basketball season (-5.2 Units / 0% ROI).

  • 16-5 when betting on the Moneyline for +2.7 Units / 2.34% ROI
  • 9-12 when betting the Over for -4.2 Units / -18.18% ROI
  • 12-9 when betting the Under for +2.1 Units / 9.09% ROI

Rice Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Rice has gone 10-8 against the spread this college basketball season (+1.2 Units / 0% ROI).

  • 12-6 when betting on the Moneyline for +12.05 Units / 36.63% ROI
  • 13-6 when betting the Over for +6.4 Units / 30.62% ROI
  • 6-13 when betting the Under for -8.3 Units / -39.71% ROI

North Texas Offensive Stats & Trends:

North Texas has averaged 61.8 points per game (1,421 points/23 games) this season — 7th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 71.8

North Texas has averaged 10.5 assists per game (241 assists/23 games) this season — lowest among Conference USA Teams; League Avg: 13.1

North Texas is shooting 67% from the free throw line (654/971) since the start of the 2021-22 season — lowest among Conference USA Teams; League Avg: 72%

North Texas has averaged 1.19 points per shot (1,421 points/1,191 shots) this season — tied for lowest among Conference USA Teams; League Avg: 1.26

Rice Offensive Stats & Trends:

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 16.5 assists per game (364 assists/22 games) this season — best among Conference USA Teams; League Avg: 13.1

Rice is shooting 61% from inside the arc (241/398) this season — best among Conference USA Teams; League Avg: 54%

Rice is shooting 61% from inside the arc (241/398) this season — tied for 2nd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 52%

North Texas Defensive Stats & Trends:

North Texas has averaged 22.1 defensive rebounds per game (1,216 rebounds/55 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — lowest among Conference USA Teams; League Avg: 24.4

North Texas has averaged 20.7 defensive rebounds per game (477 rebounds/23 games) this season — lowest among Conference USA Teams; League Avg: 24.1

North Texas has averaged 20.7 defensive rebounds per game (477 rebounds/23 games) this season — 10th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.2

North Texas has averaged 22.1 defensive rebounds per game (1,216 rebounds/55 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for 12th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.4

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 26.5 defensive rebounds per game (1,460 rebounds/55 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — 38th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.4

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 5.5 steals per game (304 steals/55 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — 3rd lowest among Conference USA Teams; League Avg: 7.0


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