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North Texas vs. Rice prediction: Why North Texas is favored to win men's college basketball matchup [2/4/2026]
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Written by Mac Douglass, Senior Editor
Get North Texas vs Rice predictions for college basketball Wednesday.
Rice will take on North Texas in men's college basketball action at Tudor Fieldhouse on Wednesday, starting at 8:00 PM ET.
Based on updated simulations, Dimers' advanced college basketball model predicts North Texas as the most likely winner of the North Texas vs. Rice game.
This article offers a closer look at Wednesday's matchup, including an expanded look at the predicted score, best bets and picks.
North Texas vs. Rice prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using powerful machine learning and data analysis, we have simulated the result of Wednesday's NCAA basketball game between North Texas and Rice 10,000 times as part of our men's college basketball predictions coverage.
Our famous predictive model currently gives North Texas a 55% chance of beating Rice. Our predicted final score has North Texas winning 67-66.
According to our model, Rice (+1.5) has a 51% chance of covering the spread, while the 134.5-point over/under has an equal 50-50 chance of hitting.
North Texas vs. Rice odds
We have researched the best men's college basketball odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | North Texas | Rice |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | -1.5 (-105) | +1.5 (-112) |
| Moneyline | -118 | +104 |
| Total | o134.5 (-105) | u134.5 (-115) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
North Texas vs. Rice picks and best bet
After matching our predictions against the best current 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 | North Texas -1.5 | -105 |
| Moneyline | North Texas | -118 |
| Total | Over 134.5 | -105 |
According to our men's college basketball best bets, the top play to make on this game is North Texas to win.
North Texas vs. Rice game-day updates and essential details
Wednesday's men's college basketball matchup between Rice and North Texas at Tudor Fieldhouse is scheduled to commence at 8:00 PM ET.
- Who: North Texas vs. Rice
- Date: Wednesday, February 4, 2026
- Time: 8:00 PM ET/5:00PM PT
- Venue: Tudor Fieldhouse
Conclusion
We predict North Texas, with a 55% win probability, will likely beat Rice on Wednesday.
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Mac Douglass specializes in NFL previews for the NFC South and NFC East, MLB best bets, Formula 1 race previews, and professional tennis insights. Combining predictive simulations and data-driven sports analysis, Mac provides in-depth content to elevate the betting experience for sports fans.
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