North Texas vs Rice Prediction 2/11/25 College Basketball Picks

In this article, we will formulate a North Texas vs Rice prediction for this College Basketball game on Tuesday, February 11th at the Tudor Fieldhouse in Houston, Texas. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

North Texas Mean Green Betting Preview

The North Texas Mean Green are 17-6 (8-3) this year after they defeated Tulane by a score of 76-66 in their last game. North Texas led 39-26 at halftime, but they did allow 40 points in the second half in the win. The Mean Green shot 47.2% from the field, 45.8% on three-pointers, and 78.9% on free throws in the game. Brenen Lorient led North Texas with 15 points and eight rebounds, while Atin Wright added 14 points and three rebounds in the game. 

Prior to that win, the Mean Green lost to UAB by a score of 64-61 and UTSA by a score of 54-50. North Texas has won seven of their last nine games and they are currently third in the AAC standings with an 8-3 record. North Texas has scored 68.6 points per game and they have allowed 59.4 points per game, while also averaging 33.2 rebounds and 10.1 assists per game this season. Atin Wright is averaging 13.5 points, 2.3 rebounds, and 1.0 steals per game, while Brenen Lorient is averaging 12.6 points, 4.7 rebounds, and 1.1 assists per game this season. North Texas is shooting 45.4% from the field, 76.9% on free throws, and 36.8% on three-pointers this year. 

Rice Owls Betting Preview

The Rice Owls are 12-12 (3-8) this season after they lost to Charlotte by a score of 78-75 in their last game. Rice led 41-35 at halftime, but they allowed 43 points in the second half in the loss. The Owls shot 52.3% from the field, 52.6% on three-pointers, and 73.1% on free throws in the game. Trae Broadnax led Rice with 21 points and four assists, while Denver Anglin added 10 points and five rebounds in the loss. 

Prior to that game, the Owls defeated East Carolina by a score of 73-60 but did lose to Memphis by a score of 86-83 before that. Rice has lost eight of their last nine games and they are currently near the bottom of the AAC standings with a 3-8 record. Rice has scored 70.9 points per game and they have allowed 69.4 points per game, while also averaging 38.7 rebounds and 12.0 assists per game this season. Trae Broadnax is averaging 13.2 points, 5.5 rebounds, and 4.5 assists per game, while Caden Powell is averaging 9.6 points, 7.1 rebounds, and 1.1 blocks per game this year. Rice is shooting 42.2% from the field, 69% on free throws, and 33.7% on three-pointers this season. 

Why North Texas will beat Rice

• Rice has lost eight of its last nine games against the American Athletic Conference.
• North Texas has won 14 of its last 15 Tuesday games.
• Rice has lost the first half in five of its last six home night games against the American Athletic Conference.

North Texas vs Rice Prediction 

North Texas comes into this game after losing two of their last three games, but they are still third in the American standings with an 8-3 conference record. The Mean Green did lose their last road game against UAB by a score of 64-61, but they continue to be one of the best defensive teams in the country, as they are allowing 59.4 points per game. Rice has been one of the worst teams in the American so far this year and they are shooting just 42.2% from the field on the season. The Owls have been competitive in each of their last four games, but they do have an 81-59 loss to North Texas earlier this season. Rice struggles to shoot the ball from the field and that isn’t going to get any better against this North Texas defense. Take the Mean Green here.