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Rice vs. Tulsa prediction: Why Tulsa is favored to win men's college basketball matchup [12/31/2025]
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Written by Mac Douglass, Senior Editor
Get Rice vs Tulsa predictions for college basketball Wednesday.
Tulsa will take on Rice in men's college basketball action at Donald W. Reynolds Center on Wednesday, beginning at 2:00 PM ET.
Based on the latest simulations, Dimers' proven college basketball model predicts Tulsa as the most likely winner of the Rice vs. Tulsa game.
This article offers a closer look at Wednesday's matchup, including an expanded look at the predicted score, best bets and picks.
Rice vs. Tulsa prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using trusted machine learning and data, we have simulated the outcome of Wednesday's NCAA basketball matchup between Rice and Tulsa 10,000 times as part of our men's college basketball predictions coverage.
Our leading predictive model gives Tulsa an 87% chance of defeating Rice. Our predicted final score has Tulsa winning 83-70.
According to our model, Tulsa (-12.5) has a 51% chance of covering the spread, while the 152.5-point over/under has a 52% chance of going over.
Rice vs. Tulsa odds
We have sourced the best men's college basketball odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Rice | Tulsa |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | +12.5 (-105) | -12.5 (-108) |
| Moneyline | +680 | -950 |
| Total | o152.5 (-105) | u152.5 (-115) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Rice vs. Tulsa 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 | Tulsa -12.5 | -108 |
| Moneyline | Rice | +680 |
| Total | Over 152.5 | -105 |
According to our men's college basketball best bets, the top play to make on this game is Over 152.5 total points.
Rice vs. Tulsa game-day updates and essential details
Wednesday's men's college basketball game between Tulsa and Rice at Donald W. Reynolds Center is scheduled to start at 2:00 PM ET.
- Who: Rice vs. Tulsa
- Date: Wednesday, December 31, 2025
- Time: 2:00 PM ET/11:00AM PT
- Venue: Donald W. Reynolds Center
Conclusion
We predict Tulsa, with an 87% win probability, will likely beat Rice on Wednesday.
AI and automation have enhanced this article to quickly deliver accurate Rice vs. Tulsa insights, with human oversight ensuring high editorial quality. Our predictions are drawn 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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