Rice vs Tulsa Prediction 12/31/2025 Today’s College Basketball Picks

In this article we will formulate a Rice vs Tulsa prediction for this College Basketball game on Wednesday, December 31st at the Reynolds Center in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Rice Owls Betting Preview

The Rice Owls are 6-7 (0-0) this season after they lost to Pepperdine by a score of 84-62 in their last game. Rice trailed 36-29 at halftime and allowed 48 points in the second half in the loss. The Owls shot 33% from the field, 25% on three pointers, and 68% on free throws in the game. Trae Broadnax led Rice with 19 points and eight rebounds, while Eternity Eguagie added nine points and one rebound in the loss. 

Prior to that game, Rice defeated a non-D1 team by a score of 94-47 and Arkansas State by a score of 77-76. The Owls have scored 76.2 points per game with 39.4 rebounds and 13.3 assists per game, while they have allowed 72.2 points against per game this season. Trae Broadnax is averaging 13.9 points and 5.4 rebounds per game, while Nick Anderson is averaging 13.6 points and 3.6 rebounds per game for the Owls. Rice is shooting 42.4% from the field, 68.9% on free throws, and 37.2% on three pointers this season. 

Tulsa Golden Hurricane Betting Preview

The Tulsa Golden Hurricane are 12-1 (0-0) this year after they defeated Denver by a score of 90-85 in their last game. Tulsa led 42-38 at halftime and added 48 points in the second half in the close win. The Golden Hurricane shot 45% from the field, 29% on three pointers, and 75% on free throws in the game. David Green led Tulsa with 23 points and three rebounds, while Tylen Riley added 18 points and six rebounds in the win. 

Prior to that game, Tulsa defeated Western Kentucky by a score of 82-81 and New Mexico State by a score of 83-70. The Golden Hurricane have scored 89.4 points per game with 39.8 rebounds and 16.6 assists per game, while they have allowed 71.8 points against per game this season. Tylen Riley is averaging 15.2 points and 3.7 assists per game, while Miles Barnstable is averaging 14.0 points and 3.8 rebounds per game for the Golden Hurricane. Tulsa is shooting 48.3% from the field, 77.9% on free throws, and 38.3% on three pointers this year. 

Why the Tulsa Golden Hurricane will win

• Tulsa has won each of its last nine games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
• Rice has lost eight of its last nine games against the American Conference.
• Rice has lost the first half in each of its last three road games against the American Conference.

Why the Rice Owls will win

• Rice has won four of its last five games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
• Tulsa has lost four of its last five home games against the American Conference.
• Tulsa has lost the first half in nine of its last 10 Wednesday games against the American Conference.

Total Points Facts

• Each of Tulsa’s last nine games against non-AP-ranked opponents at Donald W. Reynolds Center have produced a total of 156+ points.
• Five of Rice’s last six games against non-AP-ranked opponents have produced a total of 149 or fewer points.

Rice vs Tulsa Prediction 

Tulsa rolls into this matchup with a 12-1 record to start the season and they will be at home for this game. The Golden Hurricane are shooting 48% from the field and they have scored at least 82 points in five straight. Rice had their winning streak snapped last time out, as they were blown out by Pepperdine on the road. The Owls are shooting 42% from the field and they have scored at least 77 points in four of their last five. Rice has played slightly better over the last two weeks, but I think Tulane’s offense will be too much at home. Take the Golden Hurricane to cover.

David Racey's Pick: Tulsa -12.5