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Rice vs. Charlotte prediction: Why Charlotte is favored to win men's college basketball matchup [1/30/2026]
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Written by Mac Douglass, Senior Editor
Get Rice vs Charlotte predictions for college basketball Friday.
Charlotte will take on Rice in men's college basketball action at Dale F. Halton Arena on Friday, commencing at 7:00 PM ET.
Based on the latest simulation results, Dimers' proven college basketball model predicts Charlotte as the most likely winner of the Rice vs. Charlotte game.
This article offers an expanded analysis of Friday's matchup, including an expanded look at the predicted score, best bets and picks.
Rice vs. Charlotte prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using innovative machine learning and statistical analysis, we have simulated the result of Friday's NCAA basketball game between Rice and Charlotte 10,000 times as part of our men's college basketball predictions coverage.
Our independent predictive model currently gives Charlotte a 65% chance of defeating Rice. Our predicted final score has Charlotte winning 73-69.
According to our model, Rice (+4.5) has a 53% chance of covering the spread, while the 141.5-point over/under has a 53% chance of going over.
Rice vs. Charlotte odds
We have researched the best men's college basketball odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Rice | Charlotte |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | +4.5 (-102) | -4.5 (-110) |
| Moneyline | +198 | -205 |
| Total | o141.5 (-108) | u141.5 (-110) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Rice vs. Charlotte picks and best bet
After matching our probabilities 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 +4.5 | -102 |
| Moneyline | Rice | +198 |
| Total | Over 141.5 | -108 |
According to our men's college basketball best bets, the top play to make on this game is Rice +4.5 at the spread.
Rice vs. Charlotte game-day updates and essential details
Friday's men's college basketball game between Charlotte and Rice at Dale F. Halton Arena is scheduled to start at 7:00 PM ET.
- Who: Rice vs. Charlotte
- Date: Friday, January 30, 2026
- Time: 7:00 PM ET/4:00PM PT
- Venue: Dale F. Halton Arena
Conclusion
We predict Charlotte, with a 65% win probability, will likely beat Rice on Friday.
AI and automation have enhanced this article to quickly deliver accurate Rice vs. Charlotte insights, with human oversight ensuring high editorial quality. Our predictions are sourced from the latest data to help you make informed decisions. For additional resources and advice on responsible gambling, please call 1-800-GAMBLER.
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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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