Rice vs Tulane Prediction 2/22/2026 Today’s College Basketball Picks

In this article, we will formulate a Rice vs Tulane Prediction for this college basketball game on Sunday, February 22nd. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this college basketball matchup.

Tulane Green Wave Preview

The Tulane Green Wave have a 16-10 overall record and a 7-6 record in the American conference. They are coming off a 77-71 road win against North Texas and their previous three games were a 55-54 road win against UAB, a 77-66 home win against Temple and a 75-61 home loss against Wichita State.

Offensively, Tulane averages 72.8 points per game, while allowing 73.5 points per game defensively. The Green Wave shoot with 43% from the field and grab 31.2 rebounds per game, while dishing out 12.8 assists per game. They average 4.9 blocks per game and 7.9 steals per game defensively.

Rowan Brumbaugh leads Tulane in scoring, with an average of 18.8 points per game, while shooting with 44% from the field and 81% from the free throw line, adding a team-high 5 rebounds and a team-high 3.5 assists.

Rice Owls Preview

The Rice Owls have an 11-15 overall record and a 5-8 record in the American conference. They are coming off an 85-75 home loss against East Carolina and their previous three games were an 81-73 home win against Florida Atlantic, a 71-65 road loss against UAB and an 86-83 home win against North Texas.

Offensively, Rice averages 74.7 points per game, while allowing 74.5 points per game defensively. The Owls shoot with 42% from the field and grab 38.2 rebounds per game, while dishing out 12.3 assists per game. They average 4 blocks per game and 7.1 steals per game defensively.

Trae Broadnax leads Rice in scoring, with an average of 16.2 points per game, while shooting with 44.2% from the field and 79.7% from the free throw line, adding a team-high 5.4 rebounds and a team-high 3.3 assists.

Rice Owls @ Tulane Green Wave Betting Trends: February 22, 2026

Why the Tulane Green Wave will win

• Rice has lost each of its last eight day games against Conference opponents.
• Tulane has won each of its last six games against Rice.
• The home team has won the first half in each of the last four games between Rice and Tulane.

Why the Rice Owls will win

• The road team has won five of Tulane’s last six games.
• Tulane has lost four of its last five home games.
• Tulane has lost the first half in each of its last four day games at Avron B. Fogelman Arena in the Devlin Fieldhouse.

Total Points Facts

• Six of Rice’s last seven games have produced a total of 150+ points.
• Five of Tulane’s last six day games have produced a total of 137 or fewer points.

Rice vs Tulane Prediction

In this Rice vs Tulane Prediction, Tulane is coming as -6 home favorites. Tulane has been the better team this season and have been in good form lately with a 4-1 record both straight up and against the spread. On the flip side, Rice has been unstable lately, alternating wins and losses for the past month, but are 7-3 against the spread in their last 10 games. Tulane has been struggling to cover at home, with a 5-9 ATS record at home and have also a slightly weaker offense than Rice, so I like the road dog in this matchup. Take Rice and the +6 points.

Nikos Lagouretos's Pick: Rice +6