Florida Atlantic vs Rice Prediction, Picks & Odds | 11 Feb 2026

College Basketball Betting Preview: Florida Atlantic vs Rice

The Florida Atlantic Owls face the Rice Owls, with tip-off scheduled for 21:00 on Wednesday, February 11.

We’re delighted to see Rice have been given a headstart on the spread. Take the +3.5 at -112 when they go up against Florida Atlantic.

Florida Atlantic Owls lost when they last took to the court. They were turned over 78-76 at home to Tulsa Golden Hurricane.

Rice Owls were defeated in their last game. On the road, they suffered a 71-65 reverse against UAB Blazers.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Florida Atlantic had the edge in the most recent matchup between these teams. They recorded a 75-73 win over Rice. Florida Atlantic have won six on the spin against Rice. They’ve also claimed 7 wins in the past 8 head-to-head matchups.

NCAAB	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Florida Atlantic	17-14	2463	2320	143	11-6	6-8	1L
Rice	12-18	2211	2240	-29	8-8	4-10	1L

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Florida Atlantic vs Rice Prediction & Picks

Take on Florida Atlantic vs Rice with our in-depth betting analysis, featuring an expert match prediction, scoreline advice and a value-driven bet builder. Scroll down for the full breakdown.

Game Prediction

A spread of +3.5 looks an awesome number for Rice in this college matchup. Take the betting odds of -112 that this generous line gets covered.

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Key Florida Atlantic vs Rice stats:

• The +3.5 line has been covered by Rice in 6 of their last 10 games at home.
• The +3.5 line has been covered by Rice in 12 of their last 20 games at home.
• The -3.5 line hasn’t been covered by FAU in 4 consecutive games.
• The -3.5 line hasn’t been covered by FAU in 12 of their last 20 games on the road.

Rice +3.5 Probability

According to the top betting apps, there’s a 52.9% likelihood of our pick delivering a return. However, our cappers in-depth research has found that the actual probability is closer to 60%. It is therefore regarded as a value bet.

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Our Game Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Florida Atlantic 78 - 80 Rice

There are massive odds on offer when it comes to the Owls landing a 80-78 win. A close game is anticipated between two evenly-matched teams.

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Florida Atlantic vs Rice Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

Florida Atlantic have the shortest price to win this college game, with the sportsbooks giving them a 65% probability due to their -189 Moneyline betting odds. If you’re looking for an alternative angle, Rice are trading at +152.

The spread is currently 3.5, with the total points line at 151.5. Having a wager on the Totals is one of the most popular basketball bets. There’s an opportunity to bet Over 151.5 at -108.

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Moneyline

FAU

-189

Rice

+152

Point Spread

FAU -3.5

-112

Rice +3.5

-108

Total Points

Under 151.5

-112

Over 151.5

-108

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Florida Atlantic Stats

Rice Stats

Moneyline

• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games
• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games
• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• -3.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 games
• -3.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• +3.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 games
• +3.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 153.20 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 154.30 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 151.5: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 games
• Over 151.5 on the Road: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 76.50 pts and allowed 76.70 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 75.50 pts and allowed 78.80 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 150.20 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 151.40 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 151.5: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games
• Over 151.5 at Home: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 74.80 pts and allowed 75.40 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 77.80 pts and allowed 73.60 pts in the last 10 home games

NCAAB Table Select Season 2025/20262024/20252023/20242022/20232021/20222020/20212019/2020

American Athletic Conference	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Tulsa	24-6	2588	2168	420	13-2	11-4	4W
South Florida	22-8	2656	2313	343	13-4	9-4	8W
Wichita State	21-10	2426	2186	240	14-5	7-5	6W
UAB	19-11	2367	2195	172	8-9	11-2	1W
North Texas	18-13	2183	2065	118	12-5	6-8	2W
Tulane	17-13	2153	2254	-101	10-8	7-5	3L
Florida Atlantic	17-14	2463	2320	143	11-6	6-8	1L
Temple	16-14	2231	2123	108	10-7	6-7	1W
Charlotte	15-15	2211	2223	-12	11-7	4-8	2L
Memphis	12-18	2242	2278	-36	10-7	2-11	7L
Rice	12-18	2211	2240	-29	8-8	4-10	1L
East Carolina	11-19	2134	2311	-177	7-12	4-7	1L
UTSA	5-24	2013	2342	-329	2-12	3-12	4L

• 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

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