UTSA vs Rice Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Feb. 16

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BetMGM Betting @BETMGM Feb 16, 2023, 10:20 AM
  • Rice (16-9) is a -11.5 point favorite vs UTSA (7-19)
  • Total (Over/Under): 154.5 points
  • Watch the game on ESPN+

The UTSA Roadrunners (7-19) visit Tudor Fieldhouse to take on the Rice Owls (16-9) on Feb. 16. Tip off is scheduled for 8:00pm EST in Houston.

Rice is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -11.5 (-110).

The UTSA vs. Rice Over/Under is 154.5 total points.

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UTSA vs. Rice Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
UTSA+11.5 -110O 154.5 -110+500
Rice -11.5 -110U 154.5 -110-700

UTSA vs Rice Prediction for Today’s Game:

Based on recent trends, the winning team model predicts Rice will win this game with 71.8% confidence.

UTSA vs Rice Spread Prediction:

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

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


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  • UTSA have covered the 1H Spread in 20 of their last 33 games (+5.70 Units / 16% ROI)
  • UTSA has hit the Game Total Over in 12 of their last 18 games (+5.40 Units / 27% ROI)
  • UTSA have covered the Spread in 2 of their last 3 away games (+0.90 Units / 27% ROI)
  • Rice has hit the Moneyline in 24 of their last 43 games (+14.55 Units / 15% ROI)
  • Rice has hit the Game Total Over in 31 of their last 50 games (+10.10 Units / 18% ROI)
  • Rice has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 19 of their last 31 games (+5.90 Units / 17% ROI)
  • Rice has hit the Team Total Under in 6 of their last 9 games (+2.40 Units / 23% ROI)

UTSA Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

UTSA has gone 8-14 against the spread this college basketball season (-7.45 Units / 0% ROI).

  • 5-16 when betting on the Moneyline for -9.1 Units / -34.6% 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 12-9 against the spread this college basketball season (+2.1 Units / 0% ROI).

  • 13-8 when betting on the Moneyline for +11.35 Units / 31.62% ROI
  • 16-6 when betting the Over for +9.4 Units / 38.76% ROI
  • 6-16 when betting the Under for -11.55 Units / -47.83% ROI

UTSA Offensive Stats & Trends:

UTSA has an eFG% of 45% since the start of the 2021-22 season — lowest among Conference USA Teams; League Avg: 52%

UTSA has averaged 1.12 points per shot (3,772 points/3,372 shots) since the start of the 2021-22 season — lowest among Conference USA Teams; League Avg: 1.25

UTSA has an eFG% of 46% this season — lowest among Conference USA Teams; League Avg: 52%

UTSA is shooting 40% (1,335/3,372) since the start of the 2021-22 season — lowest among Conference USA Teams; League Avg: 45%

Rice Offensive Stats & Trends:

Rice has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.3 (883 assists/ 703 TOs) since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for best among Conference USA Teams; League Avg: 1.1

Rice is shooting 61% from inside the arc (241/398) this season — tied for 2nd best among Division 1 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 16.5 assists per game (364 assists/22 games) this season — best among Conference USA Teams; League Avg: 13.1

UTSA Defensive Stats & Trends:

UTSA has averaged 3.5 steals per game (85 steals/24 games) this season — lowest among Conference USA Teams; League Avg: 7.1

UTSA has averaged 3.5 steals per game (85 steals/24 games) this season — lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.7

UTSA has averaged 4.8 steals per game (268 steals/56 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for 8th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.6

UTSA has averaged 4.8 steals per game (268 steals/56 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — lowest among Conference USA Teams; League Avg: 7.0

Rice Defensive Stats & Trends:

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 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 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

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


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