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Tulsa vs. Rice prediction: Why Tulsa is favored to win men's college basketball matchup [1/24/2026]
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Written by Dave Garofolo, Content Producer
Get Tulsa vs Rice predictions for college basketball Saturday.
Rice will square off with the favored Tulsa in men's college basketball action at Tudor Fieldhouse on Saturday, beginning at 4:30 PM ET.
Based on the latest simulations, Dimers' advanced college basketball model predicts Tulsa as the most likely winner of the Tulsa vs. Rice game.
This article offers further insights into Saturday's matchup, including an expanded look at the predicted score, best bets and picks.
Tulsa vs. Rice prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using powerful machine learning and statistical analysis, we have simulated the outcome of Saturday's NCAA basketball matchup between Tulsa and Rice 10,000 times as part of our men's college basketball predictions coverage.
Our independent predictive model currently gives Tulsa a 77% chance of defeating Rice. Our predicted final score has Tulsa winning 78-70.
According to our model, Rice (+9.5) has a 57% chance of covering the spread, while the 152.5-point over/under has a 53% chance of staying under.
Tulsa vs. Rice odds
We have researched the best men's college basketball odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Tulsa | Rice |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | -9.5 (-105) | +9.5 (-115) |
| Moneyline | -400 | +390 |
| Total | o152.5 (-105) | u152.5 (-110) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Tulsa 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 +9.5 | -115 |
| Moneyline | Rice | +390 |
| Total | Under 152.5 | -110 |
According to our men's college basketball best bets, the top play to make on this game is Rice +9.5 at the spread.
Tulsa vs. Rice game-day updates and essential details
Saturday's men's college basketball game between Rice and Tulsa at Tudor Fieldhouse is scheduled to start at 4:30 PM ET.
- Who: Tulsa vs. Rice
- Date: Saturday, January 24, 2026
- Time: 4:30 PM ET/1:30PM PT
- Venue: Tudor Fieldhouse
Conclusion
We predict Tulsa, with a 77% win probability, will likely beat Rice on Saturday.
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Dave Garofolo uses sophisticated AI-driven analytics to make predictions and evaluate player performances in the NBA, MLB, NFL, NHL, NCAAM, and PGA TOUR tournaments, crafting insightful game and prop previews.
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