Rice vs North Texas Prediction 3/4/2026 Today’s College Basketball Picks

In this article we will formulate a Rice vs North Texas prediction for this College Basketball game on Wednesday, March 4th at The Super Pit in Denton, Texas. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Rice Owls Betting Preview

The Rice Owls are 12-17 (6-10) this year after they defeated Temple by a score of 80-74 in their last game. Rice trailed 36-35 at halftime, but they scored 45 points in the second half to steal the win. The Owls shot 52% from the field, 31% on three pointers, and 74% on free throws in the game. Nick Anderson led Rice with 21 points and six rebounds, while Trae Broadnax added 15 points and four rebounds in the win. 

Prior to that game, Rice lost to South Florida by a score of 75-56 and Tulane by a score of 81-75. The Owls have scored 74.2 points per game with 37.4 rebounds and 12.3 assists per game, while they have allowed 75.1 points against per game this season. Trae Broadnax is averaging 15.9 points and 5.2 rebounds per game, while Nick Anderson is averaging 15.5 points and 4.3 rebounds per game for the Owls. Rice is shooting 42.3% from the field, 69.5% on free throws, and 35.4% on three pointers this year. 

North Texas Mean Green Betting Preview

The North Texas Mean Green are 17-13 (8-9) this season after they defeated UAB by a score of 62-58 in their last game. North Texas trailed 28-21 at halftime, but they scored 41 points in the second half to get the win. The Mean Green shot 42% from the field, 35% on three pointers, and 60% on free throws in the game. David Terrell Jr led North Texas with 17 points and six rebounds, while Reece Robinson added 12 points and seven rebounds in the win. 

Prior to that game, North Texas lost to Charlotte by a score of 80-79, but did beat FAU by a score of 73-72 before that. The Mean Green have scored 70.7 points per game with 34.7 rebounds and 12.5 assists per game, while they have allowed 66.9 points against per game this season. Je’Shawn Stevenson is averaging 17.1 points and 3.5 rebounds per game, while David Terrell Jr is averaging 13.4 points and 4.7 assists per game for the Mean Green. North Texas is shooting 43.0% from the field, 69.9% on free throws, and 30.5% on three pointers this season. 

Why the North Texas Mean Green will win

• Rice has lost seven of its last eight games at The Super Pit against non-AP-ranked opponents.
• North Texas has won 20 of its last 23 night games at The Super Pit.
• Rice has lost the first half in seven of its last eight games against non-AP-ranked opponents.

Why the Rice Owls will win

• North Texas has lost five of its last six night games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
• Rice has won three of its last four road night games against Conference opponents.

Total Points Facts

• Each of Rice’s last six games against non-AP-ranked opponents at The Super Pit have produced a total of 140 or fewer points.
• Seven of North Texas’ last eight night games have produced a total of 143+ points.

Rice vs North Texas Prediction 

North Texas comes into this matchup after alternating wins and losses over their last five games and they are just 8-9 in conference play. The Mean Green are shooting 43% from the field and they have allowed 77+ points in two of their last four. Rice has lost three of their last four games, but did beat Temple on the road last time out. The Owls are shooting 42% from the field and they have allowed 74+ points in four straight games. Rice has really struggled on defense this year, so I will take North Texas at home.

David Racey's Pick: North Texas -7.5