UTSA vs Rice Prediction, Picks & Odds | 08 Mar 2026

College Basketball Betting Preview: UTSA vs Rice

The UTSA Roadrunners face the Rice Owls, with tip-off scheduled for 14:00 on Sunday, March 8.

We think a wager on the totals provides value after finding that the line is set at a generous 149.5. Expect UTSA and Rice to surpass this number at -110.

UTSA Roadrunners were beaten 84-67 in their previous game, being turned over at home to Wichita State Shockers.

Rice Owls lost on the road in their last game. North Texas Mean Green won 62-58.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Rice had the edge in the most recent matchup between these teams. They recorded a 89-73 win over UTSA. It’s been five wins for each team over the previous 10 H2H meetings.

NCAAB	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Rice	12-18	2211	2240	-29	8-8	4-10	1L
UTSA	5-24	2013	2342	-329	2-12	3-12	4L

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UTSA vs Rice Prediction & Picks

Gear up for UTSA vs Rice with our betting guide, featuring an expert match prediction, scoreline advice and a hand-picked bet builder. Explore each section below for detailed insights.

Game Prediction

We’re confident that Over 149.5 is the value play at -110. We’re expecting these college teams to rack up the points, so a total wager could be the way forward.

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Key UTSA vs Rice stats:

• The 149.5 line has been covered in the last 4 UTSA games on the road.
• The 149.5 line has been covered in 8 of the last 10 UTSA games on the road.
• The 149.5 line has been covered in 13 of the last 20 UTSA games on the road.
• The 149.5 line has been covered in 4 of the last 5 Rice games at home.
• The 149.5 line has been covered in 7 of the last 10 Rice games.

Over 149.5 Probability

The top betting apps imply that our pick has a 52.4% prospect of delivering a return. However, our research has found that the actual probability is between 55-60%. It is therefore regarded as a value bet.

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Our Game Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

UTSA 70 - 84 Rice

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UTSA 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.

The favorites are 86% likely to win according to the sportsbooks’ latest Moneyline odds, with Rice priced at -625 to triumph in this college game. UTSA are regarded as a long shot to win and you can currently back them at +440.

The spread is 11.5 and the total points line is currently 149.5. A Total wager relates to the number of points that will be scored overall. If you want to back Over 149.5, it’s -110.

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Moneyline

UTSA

+440

Rice

-625

Point Spread

UTSA +11.5

-110

Rice -11.5

-110

Total Points

Under 149.5

-110

Over 149.5

-110

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UTSA Stats

Rice Stats

Moneyline

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

Moneyline

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

Point Spread

• +11.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 games
• +11.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 1 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• -11.5 Betting Line: Have not covered the spread in any of the last 10 games
• -11.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 1 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 155.30 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 163.70 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 149.5: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 games
• Over 149.5 on the Road: Covered in 8 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 71.70 pts and allowed 83.60 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 71.40 pts and allowed 92.30 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 149.00 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 150.30 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 149.5: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 games
• Over 149.5 at Home: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 72.90 pts and allowed 76.10 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 75.80 pts and allowed 74.50 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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