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Memphis vs. Rice prediction: Why Memphis is favored to win men's college basketball matchup [1/3/2026]
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Written by Dave Garofolo, Content Producer
Get Memphis vs Rice predictions for college basketball Saturday.
Rice will take on the favored Memphis in men's college basketball action at Tudor Fieldhouse on Saturday, commencing at 3:00 PM ET.
Based on updated simulation results, Dimers' advanced college basketball model predicts Memphis as the most likely winner of the Memphis vs. Rice game.
This article offers an expanded analysis of Saturday's matchup, including an expanded look at the predicted score, best bets and picks.
Memphis vs. Rice prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using trusted machine learning and data, we have simulated the outcome of Saturday's NCAA basketball game between Memphis and Rice 10,000 times as part of our men's college basketball predictions coverage.
Our leading predictive model gives Memphis a 77% chance of beating Rice. Our predicted final score has Memphis winning 77-69.
According to our model, Rice (+7.5) has a 51% chance of covering the spread, while the 144.5-point over/under has a 54% chance of going over.
Memphis vs. Rice odds
We have researched the best men's college basketball odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Memphis | Rice |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | -7.5 (-112) | +7.5 (-105) |
| Moneyline | -350 | +315 |
| Total | o144.5 (-112) | u144.5 (-105) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Memphis vs. Rice picks and best bet
After matching our predictions against the best available odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:
| Bet Type | Pick | Bet Now |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Rice +7.5 | -105 |
| Moneyline | Rice | +315 |
| Total | Over 144.5 | -112 |
According to our best men's college basketball bets, the top play to make on this game is Over 144.5 total points.
Memphis vs. Rice game-day updates and essential details
Saturday's men's college basketball game between Rice and Memphis at Tudor Fieldhouse is scheduled to begin at 3:00 PM ET.
- Who: Memphis vs. Rice
- Date: Saturday, January 3, 2026
- Time: 3:00 PM ET/12:00PM PT
- Venue: Tudor Fieldhouse
Conclusion
We predict Memphis, with a 77% win probability, will likely beat Rice on Saturday.
AI and automation have enhanced this article to quickly deliver accurate Memphis vs. Rice insights, with human oversight ensuring high editorial quality. Our predictions are sourced from up-to-date data to help you make informed decisions. For additional resources and advice on responsible gambling, please call 1-800-GAMBLER.
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