| MATCHUP | South Florida Bulls | Rice Owls |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 19-8 | 11-16 |
| Spread | -11.5 -105 | +11.5 -115 |
| Moneyline | -700 | +500 |
| Total | Over 157.5 (-112) | Under 157.5 (-108) |
| Where | Tudor Fieldhouse, Houston, TX | |
| When | Wednesday, February 25, 2026 | |
| Time | 08:00 PM EST | |
| TV | ESPN+ | |
In this article we will formulate a South Florida vs Rice prediction for this College Basketball game on Wednesday, February 25th at Tudor Fieldhouse in Houston, Texas. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.
South Florida Bulls Betting Preview
The South Florida Bulls are 19-8 (11-3) this season after they defeated Memphis by a score of 87-66 in their last game. South Florida led 47-31 at halftime and they added 40 points in the second half in the win. The Bulls shot 36% from the field, 30% on three pointers, and 86% on free throws in the game. Wes Enis led South Florida with 20 points and five rebounds, while Joseph Pinion added 19 points and seven rebounds in the win.
Prior to that game, South Florida defeated FAU by a score of 83-81 and Wichita State by a score of 66-58. The Bulls have scored 88.7 points per game with 43.0 rebounds and 17.1 assists per game, while they have allowed 78.0 points against per game this season. Wes Enis is averaging 16.0 points and 3.5 rebounds per game, while Izaiyah Nelson is averaging 16.0 points and 10.0 rebounds per game for the Bulls. South Florida is shooting 44.1% from the field, 73.8% on free throws, and 33.2% on three pointers this season.
Rice Owls Betting Preview
The Rice Owls are 11-16 (5-9) this year after they lost to Tulane by a score of 81-75 in their last game. Rice trailed 36-33 at halftime and they allowed 45 points in the second half in the loss. The Owls shot 43% from the field, 41% on three pointers, and 80% on free throws in the game. Nick Anderson led Rice with 29 points and seven rebounds, while Trae Broadnax added 16 points and six assists in the loss.
Prior to that game, Rice lost to East Carolina by a score of 85-75, but did beat FAU by a score of 81-73 before that. The Owls have scored 74.7 points per game with 37.8 rebounds and 12.4 assists per game, while they have allowed 75.1 points against per game this season. Trae Broadnax is averaging 16.2 points and 5.3 rebounds per game, while Nick Anderson is averaging 15.4 points and 4.2 rebounds per game for the Owls. Rice is shooting 42.2% from the field, 69.3% on free throws, and 35.4% on three pointers this year.
Why the Rice Owls will win
- Rice has won three of its last four night games.
- South Florida has lost the first half in each of its last three road games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
Why the South Florida Bulls will win
- South Florida has won eight of its last nine games.
- Rice has lost 24 of its last 31 games against Conference opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Twenty-five of South Florida’s last 30 night games against the American Conference have produced a total of 157 or fewer points.
- Twenty-eight of Rice’s last 34 night games against non-AP-ranked opponents have produced a total of 154 or fewer points.
South Florida vs Rice Prediction
South Florida comes into this matchup on a lengthy winning streak and they are 11-3 in conference play, but they will be on the road here. The Bulls are shooting 44% from the field and they have scored 80+ points in four of their last five. Rice has dropped three of their last four games and they have allowed 81+ points in three of their last five. I think we will see a higher scoring game here, but I like South Florida with how this Rice defense is currently playing.