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Rice Seeks Another Victory Over Tulsa in College Basketball Rematch: Preview and Predictions for Saturday Showdown

In an upcoming college basketball matchup, Tulsa will face Rice in Texas on Saturday afternoon. Tulsa recently suffered a 63-44 loss to North Texas while Rice was narrowly defeated by UAB 90-89. Despite the historical advantage held by Tulsa in the series, Rice managed to snap their win streak with a 70-64 victory earlier in the season. Rice is the current betting favorite at -6.5 with the line remaining unchanged. Stay tuned for our Tulsa vs. Rice prediction.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Golden Hurricane +238 | Owls -303
• Spread: Golden Hurricane +6.5 (-110) | Owls -6.5 (-110)
• Total: Over/Under 141.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Rice will win straight-up is 75%.

Tulsa vs Rice Stats

Tulsa Golden Hurricane

In their recent game against North Texas, Tulsa struggled offensively and fell to a 5-9 conference record. The Golden Hurricane shot 33.3% from the field and lost the rebounding battle, ultimately losing by a significant margin. Leading scorer Jared Garcia put up 14 points in the defeat. Overall, Tulsa ranks 246th in scoring offense, averaging 71.9 points per game, and 242nd in scoring defense, allowing 73.6 points per game. Key players include Keaston Willis, Jared Garcia, Tyshawn Archie, and Dwon Odom. The team shoots 43.1% from the field, 32% from three-point range, and 66.1% from the free-throw line. Justin Amadi is questionable for future games due to an undisclosed injury.

Rice Owls Analysis

The Rice Owls recently fell to UAB by one point in a close game, dropping them to 12-15 overall and tied for 12th in the AAC with a 3-11 conference record. Despite leading at times, Rice ultimately lost the game due to a late comeback by UAB. Jacob Dar led the team with 24 points and six rebounds in the loss. The Owls are averaging 71.5 points per game and are ranked 258th in the nation for scoring offense. Trae Broadnax is their leading scorer with 12.8 points per game. The team is shooting 42.6% from the field, 34.9% from three-point range, and 68.9% from the free-throw line. Defensively, Rice gives up 70.5 points per game and is ranked 140th in the nation for scoring defense. The Owls have a power ranking of 221 and are ranked 272nd in offense, hitting 42.34% of their field goals, 34.15% of their three-pointers, and 68.77% of their free throws. Defensively, they allow opponents to shoot 41.67% from the field and 32.50% from beyond the arc. The Owls average 38.46 rebounds per game and have 11.96 offensive assists and 11.15 defensive assists per game. They are facing uncertainty with Trey Patterson being questionable for upcoming games due to injury.

Rice Looks to Continue Dominance Over Tulsa in Rematch after Breaking 17-Game Losing Streak

Tulsa had previously dominated the series with 17 consecutive wins before Rice broke the streak with a victory on January 1st. The Golden Hurricane has struggled with shooting accuracy and free throw efficiency, resulting in below-average offensive performance. With a road record of 2-7 this season, Tulsa faces additional challenges in their upcoming matchup against Rice. Despite the Owls' 6-7 home record, they have demonstrated resilience in close games, with six losses by margins of six points or fewer. Under the leadership of coach Rob Lanier, Rice has exhibited determination and competitiveness, as evidenced by their previous victory over Tulsa on the road. In the upcoming game, it is likely that Rice will secure another win to complete a series sweep based on their recent performance.

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