Rice vs Pepperdine Prediction, Picks & Odds | 20 Dec 2025

College Basketball Betting Preview: Rice vs Pepperdine

The Rice Owls go up against the Pepperdine Waves, with tip-off scheduled for 21:00 on Saturday, December 20.

We think a wager on the totals provides value after finding that the line is set at a generous 140.5. Expect Rice and Pepperdine to surpass this number at -115.

Rice Owls won their previous game, beating Southwestern Eagles at home. It was a 94-47 win.

Pepperdine Waves lost on the road in their last game. Long Beach State won 81-78.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Pepperdine had the edge in the most recent matchup between these teams. They recorded a 106-67 win over Rice.

NCAAB	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Rice	13-18	2291	2311	-20	9-8	4-10	1W
Pepperdine	9-23	2312	2546	-234	7-10	2-13	1L

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Rice vs Pepperdine Prediction & Picks

Prepare for Rice vs Pepperdine with our expert betting guide featuring a trusted match prediction, a correct score recommendation and a well-crafted bet builder.

Game Prediction

We’ll take a chance on a total bet after finding that the line is set at a generous 140.5 points. Expect this number to be surpassed at -115 for this college matchup.

We put solid research behind every basketball pick, starting with recent form and a clear read on injuries. From there, key college hoops stats and advanced metrics help complete the picture and support smarter betting decisions.

Key Rice vs Pepperdine stats:

• The 140.5 line has been covered in the last 8 Rice games.
• The 140.5 line has been covered in 9 of the last 10 Rice games.
• The 140.5 line has been covered in 13 of the last 20 Rice games.
• The 140.5 line has been covered in 7 of the last 10 Pepperdine games at home.
• The 140.5 line has been covered in 13 of the last 20 Pepperdine games.

Over 140.5 Probability

The top sportsbooks imply that our pick has a 53.5% prospect of winning. Taking all factors into consideration, our cappers think there’s a stronger chance of success and estimate the probability to be closer to 60%. It’s why we think it’s worth placing this college basketball wager.

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Our Game Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Rice 72 - 75 Pepperdine

There are massive odds on offer when it comes to Pepperdine landing a 75-72 win. A close game is anticipated between two evenly-matched teams.

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Rice vs Pepperdine 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.

You can choose Pepperdine at +105 or alternatively Rice who have betting odds of -127. The hosts have a 49% chance of victory in the eyes of the leading sportsbooks.

The spread is 1.5 and the total points line is currently 140.5. There are many ways to bet on basketball including the Totals. If you’re going for Over 140.5, then the odds are -115.

The top basketball sportsbooks offer a huge selection of game lines and team props when it comes to most college games. Make sure you look through all the available options before deciding which bet to place.

Moneyline

Rice

-127

Pepperdine

+105

Point Spread

Rice -1.5

-110

Pepperdine +1.5

-110

Total Points

Under 140.5

-105

Over 140.5

-115

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Instead of focusing on the overall outcome, some bettors prefer to look at the college basketball micro betting lines. As the name suggests, it means placing short-term in-game wagers and this might include Next Field Goal, with the options being for a two-pointer or a three-pointer.

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Rice Stats

Pepperdine Stats

Moneyline

• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games
• 1 win and 9 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games
• 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• -1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 games
• -1.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 1 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• +1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 3 of the last 10 games
• +1.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 150.60 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 147.50 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 140.5: Covered in 9 of the previous 10 games
• Over 140.5 on the Road: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 75.60 pts and allowed 75.00 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 69.40 pts and allowed 78.10 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 147.70 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 157.70 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 140.5: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
• Over 140.5 at Home: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 73.30 pts and allowed 74.40 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 80.00 pts and allowed 77.70 pts in the last 10 home games

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

West Coast	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Gonzaga	30-3	2809	2178	631	20-0	10-3	2W
Saint Mary's	27-5	2502	2066	436	18-1	9-4	1L
Santa Clara	26-8	2817	2463	354	16-3	10-5	1L
Seattle	20-13	2373	2211	162	15-5	5-8	1L
Pacific	18-15	2399	2271	128	13-3	5-12	1L
Oregon State	17-16	2347	2447	-100	13-8	4-8	1L
San Francisco	17-16	2464	2414	50	11-6	6-10	1L
Loyola Marymount	15-17	2376	2306	70	10-10	5-7	2L
Portland	14-19	2426	2582	-156	12-6	2-13	1L
San Diego	12-21	2458	2570	-112	9-8	3-13	1L
Washington State	11-20	2435	2495	-60	9-8	2-12	4L
Pepperdine	9-23	2312	2546	-234	7-10	2-13	1L

American Athletic Conference	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Tulsa	26-7	2824	2409	415	15-2	11-5	1L
South Florida	25-8	2895	2492	403	16-4	9-4	11W
Wichita State	22-11	2562	2324	238	15-5	7-6	1L
UAB	20-12	2535	2361	174	9-10	11-2	1L
North Texas	19-14	2341	2225	116	13-5	6-9	1L
Florida Atlantic	18-15	2596	2453	143	12-6	6-9	1L
Tulane	18-15	2389	2493	-104	10-9	8-6	1L
Charlotte	17-17	2492	2530	-38	12-7	5-10	1L
Temple	16-16	2366	2264	102	10-7	6-9	2L
Rice	13-18	2291	2311	-20	9-8	4-10	1W
Memphis	13-19	2407	2454	-47	10-8	3-11	1L
East Carolina	11-20	2217	2401	-184	7-12	4-8	2L
UTSA	5-25	2084	2422	-338	2-12	3-13	5L

• 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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