Charlotte 49ers
Basketball NCAAB Sun 11 Jan 14:00
Rice Owls
  1. Prediction
  2. SGP Picks
  3. Odds
  4. Player Props
  5. Team Stats
  6. Standings

College Basketball Betting Preview: Charlotte vs Rice

The Charlotte 49ers go up against the Rice Owls, with tip-off scheduled for 14:00 on Sunday, January 11.

Should We Go Over or Under the Total?

Charlotte and Rice are capable of exceeding the set points total line which leads us to predict Over 139.5 as a great pick at odds of -115.

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Charlotte 64-61 Victory in Previous H2H Meeting

Charlotte 49ers won their previous game by a 74-58 scoreline. It was on the road against UTSA Roadrunners.

Rice Owls won their last game 66-64. This was a road victory against Wichita State Shockers.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Charlotte have claimed victory in the last two matchups against Rice. They won 78-75 at home and 64-61 on the road. Charlotte have won six of the previous 10 H2H meetings.

NCAAB Overall PF PA N. Pts Home Away Strk
Charlotte 8-8 1188 1168 20 7-4 1-4 2W
Rice 7-9 1174 1176 -2 6-3 1-6 1W
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Charlotte vs Rice Prediction & Picks

We’ve lined up expert Charlotte vs Rice betting tips, from our main match prediction and correct score call to bet builder advice. Read on for the full breakdown.

Game Prediction

There are odds of -115 available for our college pick. We think that the points will be racked up cumulatively and we’re going for Over 139.5 in total.

To deliver the best possible basketball picks, we start by locking in the team news and taking time to review the latest form. There’s also no shortage of data to crunch from the most up-to-date college hoops stats available.

Key Charlotte vs Rice stats:

  • The 139.5 line has been covered in 4 of the last 5 Charlotte games.
  • The 139.5 line has been covered in 6 of the last 10 Charlotte games.
  • The 139.5 line has been covered in the last 6 Rice games at home.
  • The 139.5 line has been covered in 9 of the last 10 Rice games.
  • The 139.5 line has been covered in 15 of the last 20 Rice games.

Over 139.5 Probability

The top sportsbooks imply that our pick has a 53.5% prospect of winning. However, we think that the probability is close to 60% taking all factors into consideration. That means we’re regarding it as a value wager.

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Same Game Parlay Picks

Totals Over 139.5
Spread Rice -0.5
Result & BTTS 60 Rice / Yes

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Correct Score Prediction

Charlotte Charlotte logo 71 - 76 Rice logo Rice

There are stacks of correct score lines on offer and we’re looking at the Owls to achieve a winning scoreline of 76-71 where a huge potential return is on the cards.

Charlotte vs Rice Odds

The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Latest Odds Suggest a Close Contest

Rice are -102 to win against Charlotte who are priced at betting odds of -118. From a percentage point-of-view, the leading sportsbooks give the visiting team a 54% chance of success.

The spread currently stands at 1.5 and the total points line is 140.5. Having a wager on the Totals is one of the most popular basketball bets. There’s an opportunity to bet Over 140.5 at -110.

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Betting Lines & Odds
Player Props & Micro Betting

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Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Charlotte logo Charlotte Stats
Rice logo Rice Stats
Moneyline
  • 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 2 wins and 8 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
Moneyline
  • 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 home games
Point Spread
Point Spread
Total Points
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NCAAB Table Select Season

American Athletic Conference Overall PF PA N. Pts Home Away Strk
Tulsa 13-2 1326 1053 273 8-0 5-2 1L
Tulane 11-4 1102 1114 -12 8-3 3-1 4W
Temple 11-5 1238 1125 113 8-2 3-3 7W
Florida Atlantic 10-6 1330 1167 163 6-3 4-3 1W
UAB 10-6 1332 1172 160 7-4 3-2 1L
North Texas 10-6 1119 1025 94 8-2 2-4 1L
South Florida 9-6 1364 1198 166 7-3 2-3 1W
Wichita State 9-7 1252 1104 148 7-4 2-3 2L
Memphis 7-7 1038 1025 13 6-3 1-4 3W
Charlotte 8-8 1188 1168 20 7-4 1-4 2W
Rice 7-9 1174 1176 -2 6-3 1-6 1W
East Carolina 5-10 1009 1145 -136 5-6 0-4 3L
UTSA 4-11 1040 1156 -116 2-4 2-7 8L
  • Overall = Overall Wins-Losses
  • PF = Total Points For
  • PA = Total Points Against
  • N. Pts = Point Differential
  • Home = Home Record
  • Away = Away Record
  • Strk = Current Streak