Wednesday’s game at Tudor Fieldhouse has the UAB Blazers (16-9, 9-3 AAC) matching up with the Rice Owls (12-14, 3-10 AAC) at 8:00 PM ET (on February 19). Our computer prediction projects a narrow 76-74 win for UAB, so expect a tight matchup.

Based on our computer prediction, Rice projects to cover the 4.5-point spread in its matchup against UAB. The total has been set at 148.5, and the two sides are projected to hit the over.

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UAB vs. Rice Game Info & Odds

• Date: Wednesday, February 19, 2025
• Time: 8:00 PM ET
• TV: ESPN+
• Live stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
• Where: Houston, Texas
• Venue: Tudor Fieldhouse
• Line: UAB -4.5
• Point total: 148.5
• Moneyline (to win): UAB -162, Rice +134

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UAB vs. Rice Score Prediction

• Prediction:
  UAB 76, Rice 74

Spread & Total Prediction for UAB vs. Rice

• Pick ATS: Rice (+4.5)
• Pick OU: Over (148.5)

UAB has put together an 11-13-0 record against the spread this season, while Rice is 13-11-0. Both the Blazers and the Owls are 14-10-0 in terms of going over the point total in their games this season. The two teams average 154.2 points per game, 5.7 more points than this matchup’s total. In the past 10 contests, UAB is 6-4 against the spread and 8-2 overall while Rice has gone 6-4 against the spread and 1-9 overall.

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UAB Performance Insights

• The Blazers average 83.4 points per game (15th in college basketball) while giving up 75.9 per outing (293rd in college basketball). They have a +189 scoring differential overall and outscore opponents by 7.5 points per game.
• UAB pulls down 36.8 rebounds per game (15th in college basketball) while allowing 30 per contest to its opponents. It outrebounds opponents by 6.8 boards per game.
• UAB makes 6.6 three-pointers per game (300th in college basketball) compared to its opponents’ 7.5. It shoots 33.7% from deep while its opponents hit 34.6% from long range.
• The Blazers rank 46th in college basketball by averaging 101.9 points per 100 possessions on offense, and defensively are 167th in college basketball, allowing 92.6 points per 100 possessions.
• UAB forces 10.8 turnovers per game (247th in college basketball) while committing 10.3 (84th in college basketball action).

Rice Performance Insights

• The Owls have a +27 scoring differential, putting up 70.8 points per game (268th in college basketball) and allowing 69.8 (119th in college basketball).
• Rice comes out on top in the rebound battle by an average of 4.3 boards. It records 35 rebounds per game (49th in college basketball) compared to its opponents’ 30.7.
• Rice makes 7.5 three-pointers per game (206th in college basketball) compared to its opponents’ 7. It shoots 34.2% from deep, and its opponents shoot 32.5%.
• Rice loses the turnover battle by 2.5 per game, committing 11.8 (239th in college basketball) while its opponents average 9.3.

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