Sunday’s contest that pits the No. 19 Memphis Tigers (17-4, 7-1 AAC) versus the Rice Owls (11-10, 2-6 AAC) at Tudor Fieldhouse is expected to be a one-sided matchup based on our computer prediction, which projects a final score of 78-67 in favor of Memphis, who is heavy favorites by our model. Game time is at 3:00 PM ET on February 2.

According to our computer prediction, Memphis is projected to cover the spread (10.5) versus Rice. The two teams are expected to fall short of the 145.5 total.

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Memphis vs. Rice Game Info & Odds

• Date: Sunday, February 2, 2025
• Time: 3:00 PM ET
• TV: ESPN+
• Live stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
• Where: Houston, Texas
• Venue: Tudor Fieldhouse
• Line: Memphis -10.5
• Point total: 145.5
• Moneyline (to win): Memphis -599, Rice +430

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Memphis vs. Rice Score Prediction

• Prediction:
  Memphis 78, Rice 67

Spread & Total Prediction for Memphis vs. Rice

• Pick ATS: Memphis (-10.5)
• Pick OU: Under (145.5)

Memphis has compiled an 11-10-0 record against the spread this season, while Rice is 9-10-0. A total of 10 out of the Tigers’ games this season have hit the over, and 10 of the Owls’ games have gone over. The teams average 148.4 points per game, 2.9 more points than this matchup’s total. Memphis is 4-6 against the spread and 8-2 overall over its past 10 games, while Rice has gone 5-5 against the spread and 4-6 overall.

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Memphis Performance Insights

• The Tigers outscore opponents by 6.0 points per game (scoring 78.4 points per game to rank 85th in college basketball while allowing 72.4 per contest to rank 211th in college basketball) and have a +127 scoring differential overall.
• Memphis grabs 32.5 rebounds per game (165th in college basketball) while conceding 31.4 per outing to its opponents. It outrebounds opponents by 1.1 boards per game.
• Memphis hits 7.9 three-pointers per game (164th in college basketball), while its opponents have made 8.0 on average.
• The Tigers score 96.8 points per 100 possessions (153rd in college basketball), while allowing 89.4 points per 100 possessions (114th in college basketball).
• Memphis has committed 14.0 turnovers per game (343rd in college basketball play) while forcing 13.4 (51st in college basketball).

Rice Performance Insights

• The Owls have a +29 scoring differential, topping opponents by 1.3 points per game. They’re putting up 70.0 points per game, 285th in college basketball, and are allowing 68.7 per contest to rank 98th in college basketball.
• Rice wins the rebound battle by 4.6 boards on average. It records 35.6 rebounds per game, 41st in college basketball, while its opponents pull down 31.0.
• Rice makes 7.3 three-pointers per game (228th in college basketball) at a 32.4% rate (268th in college basketball), compared to the 6.6 its opponents make, shooting 31.0% from beyond the arc.
• Rice has had more turnovers than its opponents this season, committing 12.5 per game (282nd in college basketball) while forcing 9.5 (336th in college basketball).

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