The Owls will play the Bulls on Friday, January 12th, 2024. Your timezone's tip off time is 7:00 pm EST. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.
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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Moneyline Mage
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
Looking into the second half of the 2023-24 college basketball season, Rice and USF are set to hit the hardwood on Friday, January 12th, 2024. 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 2023-24 season in full stride, Rice currently has a 93.00 conference power ranking, while the SportsBetting3.com conference power ranking for USF is 96.00.
- Away Rice - Rice starts this game with a 1-3 record as an away team, ranking them 4th in the American Conference for away team wins.
- Home USF - USF meets Rice boasting a 7-2 record as a home team. They currently rank 3rd in the American Conference for home team wins.
- Conference Win Percentage - Rice currently ranks 5th (0.000) in the American Conference, with USF now standing 3rd (0.500) for their conference win percentage in the 2023 American Conference for the 2023-24 college basketball season.
- Overall Win Percentage - Rice has a 0.400 overall win percentage, with USF, matching up with a 0.615 overall win percentage.
- Team Records - Rice currently possesses 6-9 regular season overall record. Meanwhile, USF has tallied a 8-5 standing as the 2023-24 college basketball season continues to unfold.
Moneyline Mage
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Ladies and gentlemen, gather 'round for a mystical clash on the hardwood! On Friday, January 12th, 2024, the Rice Owls, with a 6-9 overall standing, will face off against the USF Bulls, with an 8-5 overall standing. The magical world of college basketball awaits!
As the battle ensues, keep in mind the significance of college basketball conference records. These records hold the key to determining conference tournament seeds, adding an extra layer of enchantment to the game. Rice finds themselves with a 0-2 American Conference standing, desperately seeking a triumph to break the spell of their three-game losing streak. Meanwhile, the USF Bulls, with a 1-1 American Conference standing, aim to bounce back from their own lost game current streak.
For those who wish to join in the excitement, review the tables below to find the best point spread, total, and moneylines for this game. Remember, you can bet on college basketball legally at BetRivers, BetMGM, and BetWay. May luck be on your side as you partake in this thrilling adventure!
Now, let us unveil each team's futures odds and current standings. Rice, with their 6-9 overall standing, seeks to rise from the ashes and prove their mettle. USF, with an 8-5 overall standing, yearns to reclaim their glory on the court. The stars align as these two teams clash in a battle of wills, determining their fate in the cosmic realm of college basketball.
So, gather your potions and brace yourselves for a mesmerizing showdown. The Rice Owls and the USF Bulls are ready to cast spells with every dribble, pass, and shot. May the spirits guide them and may the best team triumph!
Best Owls at Bulls Odds
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Matchup Odds FAQs
USF is a -4.5 -110 point spread favorite at BetMGM, while Rice is a +4.5 -107 point spread underdog at BetRivers.
The best over line is 146.5 -110 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 147 -110 points at BetRivers, and that means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the under.
USF is a -200 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and Rice is a +170 moneyline underdog at BetRivers.
College Basketball Odds Example
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Rice
USF
1/12/24 7:00pm EST | +4.5 -110-4.5 -110 |
Underdog Rice - Rice bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A +4.5 Rice underdog bet wins if they lose by 4 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 5 or more.
Favorite USF - USF bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A -4.5 USF favorite bet wins if they win by 5 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 4 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
Rice at USF Prop Bets
Important Note: Some states expressly forbid individual college athlete prop bets. The following wagers may not be available depending on your particular state laws.
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Rice
USF
First to 5 Points
1/12/24 7:00pm EST | -105-135Bet |
Rice
USF
First to 10 Points
1/12/24 7:00pm EST | +100-140Bet |
Rice
USF
First to 15 Points
1/12/24 7:00pm EST | +105-145Bet |
Rice
USF
Game to Overtime
1/12/24 7:00pm EST | Yes +1100No -10000Bet |
Team Standings
| Team | W-L | Win% | Home | Away | Conf | CGB | Conf% | Strk |
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| USF | 25-8 | 0.758 | 15-3 | 8-4 | 16-2 | - | 0.889 | L1 |
| Rice | 11-21 | 0.344 | 6-10 | 5-7 | 5-13 | +11 | 0.278 | L5 |
Rice & USF 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 OddsNo NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament TM Rice YR: futures available
USF Championship OddsNo NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament TM USF YR: futures available
Rice & USF Team Pages
Review each team's futures odds, betting bonuses, current standings and other valuable information on our exclusive team betting odds pages. Team betting odds and stats update throughout the season:
How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the Rice vs USF College Basketball Game
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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 Friday, January 12th, 2024 at 7:00 pm EST, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.
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Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.
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Tap to the sportsbook's College Basketball page, look for the Rice vs USF Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's College Basketball page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Rice vs USF Game.
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Choose your bet and place a wager.
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