Temple vs Rice Prediction 1/11/25 College Basketball Picks

In this article, we will formulate a Temple vs Rice Prediction for this college basketball game on Saturday, January 11th, at the Tudor Fieldhouse. To formulate this prediction, we will examine:

-The Owls’ recent form and recent player performance 

-The Owls’ recent form and recent player performance

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Temple

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Rice

-Recent betting trends in games played between Temple and Rice

-A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for Today’s Game between the Owls and Owls. 

Can Rice Bounce Back?

Rice in the last game faced off against North Texas and they struggled. Rice scored only 59 points while the defense gave up 81 points and that led to the blowout defeat. At halftime they were down by 14 points and in the second half it got even worse. Rice shot only 37.7 percent from the field and 31.6 percent from behind the three-point line. There were four different players that put up at least 10 points but the rest of the offense couldn’t get anything going. Two games ago against Charlotte, Rice was able to secure a 68-55 victory. 

Rice is averaging 69.3 points while their defense is giving up 65.8 points per game. The offense is ranked 308th in the league while the defense is ranked 49th. They are averaging 17.4 free throws per game which is 36th in the league. Trae Broadnax is averaging 13.4 points while shooting 45.8 percent from the field. Rice will play against UTSA, FAU, and Tulane following this one.

Why Rice Will Beat Temple

• Rice has won each of its last five day games at Tudor Fieldhouse following a road loss.
• Rice has won the first half in seven of its last eight games at Tudor Fieldhouse.

Temple Fell Just Short

Temple comes into this game with a 9-6 record overall but they are coming off a loss in the last game. Temple scored 79 points but the defense gave up 80 points and that led to the defeat. At halftime, they were up 41-32 but in the second they gave up 48 points and that led to the defeat. Jamal Mashburn Jr put up 22 points, five rebounds, and one assist. There were five different players that put up at least 10 points. Two games ago against Wichita State, Temple was able to secure a 91-85 victory. 

Temple is averaging 79.3 points while their defense is giving up 74.5 points per game. The offense is ranked 82nd in the league while the defense is ranked 266th. They are averaging 18.9 free throws per game which is 12th in the league. Guard Jamal Marshburn Jr is averaging 20.5 points while shooting 43.9 percent from the field and 44.1 percent from behind the three-point line. Temple will take on Memphis after this game.

Temple vs Rice Prediction

At home this season Rice is 6-0 straight up while Temple is 1-3 away from home straight home. Temple has refused to play defense all season and they are giving up 74.5 points per game. Rice is averaging 69.3 points per game and they are going to go well over that total here against a terrible Temple defense. Rice is going to put on an offensive show and they are going to end up cruising here. Back Temple against the spread.