Rice vs Temple Prediction, Picks & Odds | 01 Mar 2026

College Basketball Betting Preview: Rice vs Temple

The Rice Owls square off against the Temple Owls, with tip-off scheduled for 14:00 on Sunday, March 1.

The best betting angle could be wagering on the totals when Rice clash with Temple. Our prediction is for Over 141.5 points to be scored at odds of -115.

Rice Owls lost their previous game, being beaten at home to South Florida Bulls 75-56.

Temple Owls suffered a defeat in their last game. A 77-73 scoreline occurred on the road against Florida Atlantic Owls.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The scoreline was 69-65 in favor of Temple when they last played Rice. Temple have triumphed in their previous three matchups against Rice. On the head-to-head front, it has been 3 wins out of 4.

NCAAB	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Temple	15-13	2068	1983	85	9-6	6-7	5L
Rice	11-17	2073	2104	-31	8-8	3-9	3L

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Rice vs Temple Prediction & Picks

Our Rice vs Temple betting guide delivers expert insight, including a main match pick, our correct score angle and bet builder recommendations. Dive into each section below for more.

Game Prediction

The Overs is sticking out like a sore thumb considering the line for this college contest is set at 141.5. We’re expecting a bigger total and -115 is available.

Recent form is always part of the equation and we combine it with team news as soon as it’s available. To deliver expert basketball predictions, our handicappers also analyze the latest college hoops stats to ensure we’re working with the best information possible.

Key Rice vs Temple stats:

• The 141.5 line has been covered in 4 of the last 5 Rice games on the road.
• The 141.5 line has been covered in 15 of the last 20 Rice games.
• The 141.5 line has been covered in 16 of the last 20 Temple games at home.
• The 141.5 line has been covered in 4 of the last 5 Temple games at home.

Over 141.5 Probability

According to the top sportsbooks, our pick has a 53.5% chance of winning. After careful examination, our analysts calculate this probability to be closer to 60%. This is why we can recommend this college basketball bet.

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Our Game Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Rice 72 - 76 Temple

Don’t pass up the opportunity to have a speculative wager on Temple to achieve a 76-72 victory. We don’t think that there will be too much between the teams.

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Rice vs Temple 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.

Temple are regarded as having a 78% chance of winning this college game according to the latest betting odds. The sportsbooks have priced them up at -345. For those wanting to oppose the market leader, you can get +275 about Rice.

The current spread is 6.5 and the total points line is 141.5. There is no denying the popularity of betting on the Totals. The Over 141.5 selection is available to back at -110.

If you’re wagering on college basketball, we recommend heading to the top betting apps and scanning through the many game lines and team props. There’s a chance to wager pre-game and in-game.

Moneyline

Rice

+275

Temple

-345

Point Spread

Rice +6.5

-102

Temple -6.5

-120

Total Points

Under 141.5

-110

Over 141.5

-110

If you have a view on Total Points, Three-Pointers, Assists, Double-Doubles or Triple-Doubles, then the player prop betting could be up your street. It’s a great way of wagering on individual performance.

Among the various options for wagering on college basketball, you will find that micro betting is provided. It focuses on short-term in-game outcomes such as Next Field Goal, where you select if the shot will be a two or three-pointer.

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Rice Stats

Temple Stats

Moneyline

• 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games
• 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

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

Point Spread

• +6.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 7 of the last 10 games
• +6.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• -6.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 1 of the last 10 games
• -6.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 151.80 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 149.90 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 141.5: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 games
• Over 141.5 on the Road: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 73.70 pts and allowed 78.10 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 70.50 pts and allowed 79.40 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 142.80 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 146.20 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 141.5: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games
• Over 141.5 at Home: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 70.40 pts and allowed 72.40 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 77.50 pts and allowed 68.70 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	23-6	2495	2102	393	13-2	10-4	3W
South Florida	20-8	2470	2162	308	12-4	8-4	6W
Wichita State	19-10	2254	2049	205	13-5	6-5	4W
UAB	18-10	2229	2059	170	8-8	10-2	2W
Tulane	17-11	2031	2075	-44	10-8	7-3	1L
Florida Atlantic	16-13	2316	2156	160	10-6	6-7	1W
North Texas	16-13	2059	1949	110	11-5	5-8	1L
Charlotte	15-13	2061	2066	-5	11-6	4-7	2W
Temple	15-13	2068	1983	85	9-6	6-7	5L
Memphis	12-16	2085	2098	-13	10-6	2-10	5L
Rice	11-17	2073	2104	-31	8-8	3-9	3L
East Carolina	10-18	1984	2150	-166	6-11	4-7	1W
UTSA	5-23	1946	2258	-312	2-11	3-12	3L

• 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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