- UAB (14-7) are -3.5 point favorites vs Rice (15-5)
- Total (Over/Under): 154.5 points
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The UAB Blazers (14-7) visit Tudor Fieldhouse to take on the Rice Owls (15-5) on Jan. 28. Tip off is scheduled for 3:00pm EST in Houston.
UAB is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -3.5 (-110).
The UAB vs. Rice Over/Under is 154.5 total points.
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UAB vs. Rice Odds, Spread, Over/Under
| Spread | Total (O/U) | Moneyline | |
| UAB | -3.5 -110 | 154.5 -110 | -165 |
| Rice | +3.5 -110 | 154.5 -110 | +140 |
UAB vs Rice Prediction for Today’s Game:
Based on recent trends, the winning team model predicts UAB will win this game with 58.6% confidence.
UAB vs Rice Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts UAB will cover the spread with 51.0% confidence.
Both predictions factor in up-to-date player injuries for both UAB and Rice, plus offensive & defensive matchups, recent games and key player performances this season.
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UAB Basketball Best Bets Today:
- UAB has hit the Game Total Over in 33 of their last 45 games (+20.90 Units / 42% ROI)
- UAB has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 24 of their last 41 games (+6.40 Units / 14% ROI)
- UAB has hit the Team Total Over in 13 of their last 19 games (+6.10 Units / 28% ROI)
- UAB has hit the 1H Moneyline in 5 of their last 10 away games (+1.90 Units / 7% ROI)
Rice Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Rice has hit the Moneyline in 23 of their last 38 games (+17.25 Units / 19% ROI)
- Rice has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 17 of their last 26 games (+7.20 Units / 25% ROI)
- Rice has hit the Game Total Over in 27 of their last 45 games (+7.20 Units / 15% ROI)
- Rice have covered the Spread in 10 of their last 15 games (+5.60 Units / 34% ROI)
- Rice has hit the Team Total Under in 6 of their last 9 games (+2.40 Units / 23% ROI)
UAB Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
UAB has gone 6-11 against the spread this college basketball season (-6.15 Units / 0% ROI).
- 10-6 when betting on the Moneyline for -2.6 Units / -2.35% ROI
- 14-5 when betting the Over for +8.5 Units / 40.67% ROI
- 5-14 when betting the Under for -10.4 Units / -49.76% ROI
Rice Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Rice has gone 10-6 against the spread this college basketball season (+3.4 Units / 0% ROI).
- 12-4 when betting on the Moneyline for +14.05 Units / 45.47% ROI
- 12-5 when betting the Over for +6.5 Units / 34.76% ROI
- 5-12 when betting the Under for -8.2 Units / -43.85% ROI
UAB Offensive Stats & Trends:
UAB has 25.2 free throw attempts per game this season — 2nd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 18.0
UAB has averaged 13.4 offensive rebounds per game (282 rebounds/21 games) this season — 4th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 9.5
UAB has averaged 82.6 points per game (1,734 points/21 games) this season — 8th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 71.8
UAB has averaged 81.2 points per game (4,545 points/56 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — 5th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 71.2
Rice Offensive Stats & Trends:
Rice is shooting 63% from inside the arc (230/367) this season — 2nd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 52%
Rice has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.3 (341 assists/ 272 TOs) this season — tied for 31st best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.1
Rice has an eFG% of 55% since the start of the 2021-22 season — 13th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 51%
Rice is shooting 47% (1,437/3,058) since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for 24th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 44%
UAB Defensive Stats & Trends:
UAB has averaged 8.4 steals per game (177 steals/21 games) this season — tied for 25th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.7
UAB has 513 steals since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for 5th most among Division 1 Teams
UAB has averaged 9.2 steals per game (513 steals/56 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for 8th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.7
UAB has allowed opponents to shoot 42% (530/1,273) this season — tied for 40th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 43%
Rice Defensive Stats & Trends:
Rice has averaged 5.5 steals per game (293 steals/53 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for 27th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.7
Rice has averaged 26.6 defensive rebounds per game (1,412 rebounds/53 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for 35th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.4
Rice has allowed opponents to shoot 45% (1,500/3,340) since the start of the 2021-22 season — 38th highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 43%
Rice has forced 10.9 turnovers per game (578 turnovers/53 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for 17th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 12.7
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