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Rice vs. UTSA prediction: Rice favored to win men's college basketball matchup [1/14/2026]
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Written by Mac Douglass, Senior Editor
Get Rice vs UTSA predictions for college basketball Wednesday.
UTSA and Rice will meet in men's college basketball action at UTSA Convocation Center on Wednesday, starting at 8:00 PM ET.
Based on updated simulation results, Dimers' advanced college basketball model projects Rice as the most likely winner of the Rice vs. UTSA game.
This article offers an expanded analysis of Wednesday's matchup, including an expanded look at the predicted score, best bets and picks.
Rice vs. UTSA prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using powerful machine learning and data analysis, we have simulated the result of Wednesday's NCAA basketball matchup between Rice and UTSA 10,000 times as part of our men's college basketball predictions coverage.
Our independent predictive model currently gives Rice a 76% chance of defeating UTSA. Our predicted final score has Rice winning 77-69.
According to our model, Rice (-6.5) has a 55% chance of covering the spread, while the over/under total of 144.5 points has a 54% chance of going over.
Rice vs. UTSA odds
We have researched the best men's college basketball odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Rice | UTSA |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | -6.5 (-105) | +6.5 (-110) |
| Moneyline | -278 | +240 |
| Total | o144.5 (-106) | u144.5 (-105) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Rice vs. UTSA picks and best bet
After matching our probabilities 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 | Rice -6.5 | -105 |
| Moneyline | Rice | -278 |
| Total | Over 144.5 | -106 |
According to our best men's college basketball bets, the top play to make on this game is Rice -6.5 at the spread.
Rice vs. UTSA game-day updates and essential details
Wednesday's men's college basketball matchup between UTSA and Rice at UTSA Convocation Center is scheduled to begin at 8:00 PM ET.
- Who: Rice vs. UTSA
- Date: Wednesday, January 14, 2026
- Time: 8:00 PM ET/5:00PM PT
- Venue: UTSA Convocation Center
Conclusion
We predict Rice, with a 76% win probability, will likely beat UTSA 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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