Memphis vs Rice Basketball Prediction, Odds, Picks, Best Bets for February 26

The Memphis Tigers (22-5, 12-2 AAC) aim to continue an eight-game home win streak when they host the Rice Owls (13-15, 4-11 AAC) on February 26, 2025.

Before you place your bet on this game at FanDuel Sportsbook, here are the NCAA basketball odds and spreads you need to know.

Memphis vs. Rice Game Info and Odds

• Game day: Wednesday, February 26, 2025
• Game time: 8:00 PM ET
• TV channel: ESPN+
• Location: Memphis, Tennessee
• Arena: FedExForum

Memphis vs. Rice Picks and Prediction

All college basketball win probability predictions and picks are according to numberFire.
Prediction: Memphis win (83%)

Before making a bet on Wednesday's Memphis-Rice spread (Memphis -12.5) or over/under (148.5 points), see the betting trends and insights below.

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Memphis vs. Rice: ATS Betting Stats and Trends

• Memphis has covered 13 times in 27 chances against the spread this season.
• Rice has covered 15 times in 26 games with a spread this season.
• The Tigers have covered the spread in a lower percentage of their home games than road games. They have covered five times in 13 games at home, and they've covered five times in 10 games when playing on the road.
• The Owls' winning percentage against the spread at home is .583 (7-5-0). On the road, it is .600 (6-4-0).
• Memphis has beaten the spread five times in 14 conference games.
• Rice has covered the spread 10 times in 15 AAC games.

Memphis vs. Rice: Moneyline Betting Stats

• Memphis has been victorious in 17, or 85%, of the 20 contests it has been chosen as moneyline favorites in this season.
• The Tigers have a win-loss record of 4-1 when favored by -877 or better by sportsbooks this year.
• Rice has been the underdog on the moneyline 15 total times this season. Rice has finished 4-11 in those games.
• The Owls have yet to play a game with moneyline odds of +580 or longer.
• The moneyline set for this matchup implies Memphis has a 89.8% chance of walking away with the win.

Memphis vs. Rice Head-to-Head Comparison

• Memphis has a +179 scoring differential, topping opponents by 6.6 points per game. It is putting up 79.6 points per game to rank 49th in college basketball and is giving up 73 per outing to rank 214th in college basketball.
• Memphis' leading scorer, PJ Haggerty, is sixth in the nation averaging 21.3 points per game.
• Rice has a +47 scoring differential, topping opponents by 1.7 points per game. It is putting up 71.5 points per game, 256th in college basketball, and is allowing 69.8 per outing to rank 112th in college basketball.
• Trae Broadnax's team-leading 12.9 points per game rank him 535th in the country.
• The Tigers record 33 rebounds per game (123rd in college basketball) while allowing 31.3 per outing to their opponents. They outrebound opponents by 1.7 boards per game.
• Dain Dainja tops the Tigers with 6.6 rebounds per game (213th in college basketball action).
• The 35.1 rebounds per game the Owls accumulate rank 38th in the country, 4.4 more than the 30.7 their opponents grab.
• Caden Powell averages seven rebounds per game (161st in college basketball) to lead the Owls.
• Memphis' 98 points per 100 possessions on offense rank 122nd in college basketball, and the 89.8 points it allows per 100 possessions rank 99th in college basketball.
• The Owls record 94.5 points per 100 possessions (212th in college basketball), while conceding 92.2 points per 100 possessions (156th in college basketball).

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