Rice vs UTSA Prediction 1/14/2026 Today’s College Basketball Picks

In this article we will formulate a Rice vs UTSA prediction for this College Basketball game on Wednesday, January 14th at the UTSA Convocation Center in San Antonio, Texas. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Rice Owls Betting Preview

The Rice Owls are 7-10 (1-3) this season after they lost to Charlotte by a score of 74-73 in their last game. Rice trailed 33-31 at halftime, but did score 42 points in the second half in the close loss. The Owls shot 36% from the field, 29% on three pointers, and 80% on free throws in the game. Nick Anderson led Rice with 23 points and six rebounds, while Trae Broadnax added 21 points and seven assists in the loss. 

Prior to that game, Rice defeated Wichita State by a score of 66-64, but lost to Memphis by a score of 76-70 before that. The Owls have scored 73.4 points per game with 38.2 rebounds and 11.9 assists per game, while they have allowed 73.5 points against per game this season. Trae Broadnax is averaging 14.5 points and 4.9 rebounds per game, while Nick Anderson is averaging 14.2 points and 3.6 rebounds per game for the Owls. Rice is shooting 41.1% from the field, 69.6% on free throws, and 34.5% on three pointers this season. 

UTSA Roadrunners Betting Preview

The UTSA Roadrunners are 4-12 (0-4) this year after they lost to Tulane by a score of 85-52 in their last game. UTSA trailed 39-21 at halftime and they allowed 46 points in the second half for the lopsided loss. The Roadrunners shot 34% from the field, 24% on three pointers, and 58% on free throws in the game. Austin Nunez led UTSA with 12 points and two assists, while Jamir Simpson added 10 points and four rebounds in the loss. 

Prior to that game, UTSA lost to Charlotte by a score of 74-58 and Temple by a score of 76-57. The Roadrunners have scored 68.3 points per game with 38.3 rebounds and 11.5 assists per game, while they have allowed 77.6 points against per game this season. Jamir Simpson is averaging 16.6 points and 4.4 rebounds per game, while Austin Nunez is averaging 9.5 points and 2.5 assists per game for the Roadrunners. UTSA is shooting 38.2% from the field, 66.5% on free throws, and 28.6% on three pointers this year. 

Why the UTSA Roadrunners will win

• Rice has lost seven of its last eight games against the American Conference.
• UTSA has won three of its last four games against Rice.
• Rice has lost the first half in four of its last five road games against Conference opponents.

Why the Rice Owls will win

• UTSA has lost each of its last nine night games against Conference opponents.
• Rice has won the first half in four of its last five night games.

Total Points Facts

• Seven of UTSA’s last eight games against non-AP-ranked opponents at UTSA Convocation Center have produced a total of 140 or fewer points.
• Five of Rice’s last six road night games against the American Conference have produced a total of 140 or fewer points.

Rice vs UTSA Prediction 

UTSA comes into this matchup on a lengthy losing streak and they are just 4-12 so far this year. The Roadrunners are shooting just 38% from the field and they have scored 58 points or fewer in three straight. Rice has also struggled over the last few weeks, but they did win their last road game against Wichita State. The Owls are shooting 41% from the field, but they have scored at least 70 points in two of their last three games. I don’t trust either offense in this game, so I like the under here.

David Racey's Pick: Under 144.5