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Rice vs. Tulane prediction: Why Tulane is favored to win men's college basketball matchup [2/22/2026]
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Written by Jason Bevilacqua, Head of Content and Communities
Get Rice vs Tulane predictions for college basketball Sunday.
Tulane will square off with Rice in men's college basketball action at Avron B. Fogelman Arena in the Devlin Fieldhouse on Sunday, commencing at 2:00 PM ET.
Based on updated simulations, Dimers' proven college basketball model predicts Tulane as the most likely winner of the Rice vs. Tulane game.
This article offers an expanded analysis of Sunday's matchup, including an expanded look at the predicted score, best bets and picks.
Rice vs. Tulane prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using powerful machine learning and data, we have simulated the result of Sunday's NCAA basketball matchup between Rice and Tulane 10,000 times as part of our men's college basketball predictions coverage.
Our famous predictive model gives Tulane a 66% chance of beating Rice. Our predicted final score has Tulane winning 77-73.
According to our model, Rice (+6.5) has a 55% chance of covering the spread, while the over/under total of 151.5 points has a 58% chance of going over.
Rice vs. Tulane odds
We have sourced the best men's college basketball odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Rice | Tulane |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | +6.5 (-110) | -6.5 (-118) |
| Moneyline | +265 | -220 |
| Total | o151.5 (-120) | u151.5 (-110) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Rice vs. Tulane 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 +6.5 | -110 |
| Moneyline | Rice | +265 |
| Total | Over 151.5 | -120 |
According to our men's college basketball best bets, the top play to make on this game is Rice to win.
These picks are based on our probabilities matched against the implied probabilities from the sportsbook odds.
Rice vs. Tulane game-day updates and essential details
Sunday's men's college basketball action between Tulane and Rice at Avron B. Fogelman Arena in the Devlin Fieldhouse is scheduled to commence at 2:00 PM ET.
- Who: Rice vs. Tulane
- Date: Sunday, February 22, 2026
- Time: 2:00 PM ET/11:00AM PT
- Venue: Avron B. Fogelman Arena in the Devlin Fieldhouse
Conclusion
We predict Tulane, with a 66% win probability, will likely beat Rice on Sunday.
AI and automation have enhanced this article to quickly deliver accurate Rice vs. Tulane insights, with human oversight ensuring high editorial quality. Our predictions are drawn 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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Jason Bevilacqua, an expert in MLB, NHL, NBA, MLS, and NFL, delivers game previews, best bets, and props. Since 2020, as Head of Social and Community at Dimers, he has contributed insightful articles utilizing data-driven models and simulations.
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