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USF vs. Rice prediction: Why South Florida is favored to win men's college basketball matchup [2/25/2026]
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Written by Mac Douglass, Senior Editor
Get USF vs Rice predictions for college basketball Wednesday.
Rice will take on the favored USF in men's college basketball action at Tudor Fieldhouse on Wednesday, commencing at 8:00 PM ET.
Based on the latest simulation results, Dimers' advanced college basketball model predicts South Florida as the most likely winner of the USF vs. Rice game.
This article offers an expanded analysis of Wednesday's matchup, including an expanded look at the predicted score, best bets and picks.
USF vs. Rice prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using powerful machine learning and statistical analysis, we have simulated the outcome of Wednesday's NCAA basketball matchup between USF and Rice 10,000 times as part of our men's college basketball predictions coverage.
Our leading predictive model currently gives South Florida an 82% chance of defeating Rice. Our predicted final score has South Florida winning 81-71.
According to our model, Rice (+11.5) has a 56% chance of covering the spread, while the 157.5-point over/under has a 54% chance of staying under.
USF vs. Rice odds
We have researched the best men's college basketball odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | USF | Rice |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | -11.5 (-105) | +11.5 (-112) |
| Moneyline | -700 | +530 |
| Total | o157.5 (-108) | u157.5 (-110) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
USF 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 | Rice +11.5 | -112 |
| Moneyline | Rice | +530 |
| Total | Under 157.5 | -110 |
According to our men's college basketball best bets, the top play to make on this game is Rice +11.5 at the spread.
These picks are based on our probabilities matched against the implied probabilities from the sportsbook odds.
USF vs. Rice game-day updates and essential details
Wednesday's men's college basketball action between Rice and USF at Tudor Fieldhouse is scheduled to begin at 8:00 PM ET.
- Who: South Florida vs. Rice
- Date: Wednesday, February 25, 2026
- Time: 8:00 PM ET/5:00PM PT
- Venue: Tudor Fieldhouse
Conclusion
We predict South Florida, with an 82% win probability, will likely beat Rice on Wednesday.
AI and automation have enhanced this article to quickly deliver accurate South Florida vs. Rice 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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