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Temple vs. Rice prediction: Why Rice is favored to win men's college basketball matchup [1/21/2026]
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Written by Mac Douglass, Senior Editor
Get Temple vs Rice predictions for college basketball Wednesday.
Men's college basketball action continues on Wednesday at 8:00 PM ET as Temple locks horns with Rice in men's college basketball action at Tudor Fieldhouse.
Based on the latest simulation results, Dimers' proven college basketball model projects Rice as the most likely winner of the Temple vs. Rice game.
This article offers a closer look at Wednesday's matchup, including an expanded look at the predicted score, best bets and picks.
Temple vs. Rice prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using innovative machine learning and data, we have simulated the result of Wednesday's NCAA basketball game between Temple and Rice 10,000 times as part of our men's college basketball predictions coverage.
Our leading predictive model currently gives Rice a 55% chance of defeating Temple. Our predicted final score has Rice winning 72-71.
According to our model, Temple (+1.5) has a 51% chance of covering the spread, while the over/under total of 143.5 points has a 52% chance of going over.
Temple vs. Rice odds
We have sourced the best men's college basketball odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Temple | Rice |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | +1.5 (-110) | -1.5 (-108) |
| Moneyline | +102 | -120 |
| Total | o143.5 (-105) | u143.5 (-114) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Temple vs. Rice 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 | Temple +1.5 | -110 |
| Moneyline | Rice | -120 |
| Total | Over 143.5 | -105 |
According to our men's college basketball best bets, the top play to make on this game is Over 143.5 total points.
Temple vs. Rice game-day updates and essential details
Wednesday's men's college basketball game between Rice and Temple at Tudor Fieldhouse is scheduled to begin at 8:00 PM ET.
- Who: Temple vs. Rice
- Date: Wednesday, January 21, 2026
- Time: 8:00 PM ET/5:00PM PT
- Venue: Tudor Fieldhouse
Conclusion
We predict Rice, with a 55% win probability, will likely beat Temple on Wednesday.
AI and automation have enhanced this article to quickly deliver accurate Temple vs. Rice insights, with human oversight ensuring high editorial quality. Our predictions are based on 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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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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