Rice vs UTSA Basketball Odds

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The Owls will play the Roadrunners on Wednesday, January 14th, 2026. Your timezone's tip off time is 8:02 pm EST. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.

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Key Matchup Stats

Looking into the second half of the 2025-26 college basketball season, Rice and UTSA are set to hit the hardwood on Wednesday, January 14th, 2026. Luckily, we have some clear performance trends emerging now that each team has more than a dozen games under their belts. Use the following data to help analyze this matchup and to place an intelligent wager on its ultimate outcome.

  • SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - With the 2025-26 season in full stride, Rice currently has a 94.00 conference power ranking, while the SportsBetting3.com conference power ranking for UTSA is 91.67.
  • Away Rice - Rice starts this game with a 1-5 record as an away team, ranking them 3rd in the American Conference for away team wins.
  • Home UTSA - UTSA meets Rice boasting a 2-5 record as a home team. They currently rank 5th in the American Conference for home team wins.
  • Conference Win Percentage - Rice currently ranks 6th (0.250) in the American Conference, with UTSA now standing 7th (0.000) for their conference win percentage in the 2025 American Conference for the 2025-26 college basketball season.
  • Overall Win Percentage - Rice has a 0.412 overall win percentage, with UTSA matching up with a 0.250 overall win percentage.
  • Team Records - Rice currently possesses 7-10 regular season overall record. Meanwhile, UTSA has tallied a 4-12 standing as the 2025-26 college basketball season continues to unfold.

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Hocus pocus, Rice faces UTSA in a clash of struggling wizards on Wednesday.

Rice 7-10, UTSA 4-12 overall, crucial battle for conference tournament seeds.

Rice 1-3, UTSA 0-4 American Conference, both seeking a win desperately.

Rice on a losing streak, UTSA on a 9-game skid, who will break it?

Review the tables below to find the best point spread, total, and moneylines for this game. You can bet on college basketball legally at BetRivers and BetMGM. We've also listed each team's futures odds and current standings below.

Best Owls at Roadrunners Odds


Best Point Spread Betting Odds
Underdog

UTSA		Favorite

Rice
+6.5 -115 BetMGM
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-6.5 -105 BetMGM
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Rice has a -6.5 -105 point spread at BetMGM OH. They are the point spread favorite in this matchup. UTSA has a +6.5 -115 point spread at BetMGM OH. UTSA is the point spread underdog. Review how to bet on a point spread with our text and video tutorials.

Best Total Betting Odds
OverUnder
144.5 o -110 BetMGM
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144.5 u -110 BetMGM
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BetMGM has the best over line of 144.5 points. Risk $110 to win $100. BetMGM has the best under line of 144.5 points. Risk $110 to win $100. Our tutorial explains more about total bets.

Best Moneyline Betting Odds
Underdog

UTSA		Favorite

Rice
+220 BetMGM
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-275 BetMGM
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Rice is the -275 moneyline favorite. Risk $275 to win $100 on Rice at BetMGM. UTSA is the +220 underdog at BetMGM. Risk $100 to win $220 on UTSA. Learn more about how to bet on money lines.

Matchup Odds FAQs

What is the point spread for the Rice vs UTSA College Basketball game on Wednesday, January 14th, 2026?

Rice is a -6.5 -105 point spread favorite at BetMGM, while UTSA is a +6.5 -115 point spread underdog at BetMGM.

What is the over-under total line for the Rice vs UTSA College Basketball game on Wednesday, January 14th, 2026?

The best over line is 144.5 -110 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 144.5 -110 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the under.

What is the moneyline for the Rice vs UTSA College Basketball game on Wednesday, January 14th, 2026?

Rice is a -275 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and UTSA is a +220 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.

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College Basketball Odds and Outcomes Explained

Game		 BetMGM Sports Betting BetMGM
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Rice
UTSA
1/14/26 8:02pm EST
-6.5 -105+6.5 -115
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Underdog UTSA - UTSA bettors risk $100 to win $86.96 at -115 odds.

A +6.5 UTSA underdog bet wins if they lose by 6 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 7 or more.

Favorite Rice - Rice bettors risk $100 to win $95.24 at -105 odds.

A -6.5 Rice favorite bet wins if they win by 7 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 6 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.

Rice at UTSA Prop Bets

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College Basketball Prop Bets
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Rice
UTSA
First to 5 Points
1/14/26 8:02pm EST
-145+105Bet
Rice
UTSA
First to 10 Points
1/14/26 8:02pm EST
-160+115Bet
Rice
UTSA
First to 15 Points
1/14/26 8:02pm EST
-175+125Bet
Rice
UTSA
Game to Overtime
1/14/26 8:02pm EST
Yes +850No -3000Bet

Team Standings

2025-2026 College Basketball Regular Season Standings - Rice, UTSA
Team W-L Win% Home Away Conf CGB Conf% Strk
Rice9-130.4095-63-63-6+40.333L1
UTSA4-170.1902-81-80-9+70.000L14

Rice & UTSA Futures Odds

Latest College Basketball Championship odds, if available, for each team. Review March Madness odds for other teams and learn how to bet on the college basketball tournament. Also be sure to read Ron Halfback's Final Four write-up.

Rice Championship Odds

No NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament TM Rice YR: futures available

UTSA Championship Odds

No NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament TM UTSA YR: futures available

Rice & UTSA Team Pages

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How to Bet on the Game

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How to Bet on the Rice vs UTSA College Basketball Game

  1. Open a new sports betting account before game time.

    Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new account before the game starts on Wednesday, January 14th, 2026 at 8:02 pm EST, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.

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  3. Tap to the sportsbook's College Basketball page, look for the Rice vs UTSA Game.

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  4. Choose your bet and place a wager.

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