UAB vs Rice Prediction 2/19/25 College Basketball Picks

In this article, we will formulate a UAB vs Rice prediction for this College Basketball game on Wednesday, February 19th at Tudor Fieldhouse in Houston, Texas. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

UAB Blazers Betting Preview

The UAB Blazers are 16-9 (9-3) this year after they defeated South Florida by a score of 85-78 in their last game. UAB led 47-37 at halftime and they were able to get the win, despite being outscored in the second half. The Blazers shot 44.6% from the field, 41.2% on three-pointers, and 80% on free throws in the game. Yaxel Lendeborg led UAB with 21 points and 19 rebounds, while Ja’Borri McGhee added 20 points and three assists in the game. 

Prior to that win, the Blazers lost to East Carolina by a score of 82-75 but did beat North Texas by a score of 64-61 before that. UAB has won four of their last five games and they are currently tied for second in the AAC standings with a 9-3 record. UAB has scored 83.4 points per game and they have allowed 75.9 points per game, while also averaging 40.4 rebounds and 16.2 assists per game this season. Yaxel Lendeborg is averaging 17.9 points, 10.8 rebounds, and 4.2 assists per game, while Christian Coleman is averaging 11.2 points, 7.3 rebounds, and 1.4 assists per game this year. UAB is shooting 46.6% from the field, 76.1% on free throws, and 33.8% on three-pointers this season. 

Rice Owls Betting Preview

The Rice Owls are 12-14 (3-10) this season after they lost to Tulane by a score of 81-78 in their last game. Rice trailed 42-35 at halftime, but they did score 43 points in the second half in the close loss. The Owls shot 43.1% from the field, 47.6% on three-pointers, and 78.3% on free throws in the game. Jacob Dar led Rice with 21 points and three rebounds, while Caden Powell added 18 points and eight rebounds in the game. 

Prior to that loss, the Owls lost to North Texas by a score of 67-61 and Charlotte by a score of 78-75. Rice has lost 10 of their last 11 games and they are currently second to last in the AAC standings with a 3-10 record. Rice has scored 70.8 points per game and they have allowed 69.8 points per game, while also averaging 38.5 rebounds and 12.0 assists per game this season. Trae Broadnax is averaging 12.9 points, 5.5 rebounds, and 4.4 assists per game, while Caden Powell is averaging 9.9 points, 7.1 rebounds, and 0.9 assists per game this year. Rice is shooting 42.3% from the field, 68.8% on free throws, and 34.2% on three-pointers this season. 

Why Rice will beat UAB

• The home team has won six of UAB’s last seven games.

Why UAB will beat Rice

• Rice has lost 10 of its last 11 games against the American Athletic Conference.
• UAB has won eight of its last nine night games.
• Rice has lost the first half in six of its last seven home night games against the American Athletic Conference.

Total Points Facts

• Sixteen of Rice’s last 17 night games against non-AP-ranked opponents have produced a total of 153 or fewer points.
• Four of UAB’s last five road games against Conference opponents have produced a total of 157+ points.

UAB vs Rice Prediction 

UAB comes into this matchup battling at the top of the AAC standings, while Rice is near the bottom, but the Owls will have the home-court advantage in this game. The Blazers have won four of their last five games and they are shooting 46.6% from the field this year, but they have allowed at least 75 points in three of their last four games. Rice has lost three games in a row and 10 of their last 11, and they are 0-5 in their last five home games. The Owls are shooting just 42.3% from the field this year, but they have scored at least 73 points in four of their last five games. We have seen plenty of points being scored in recent games for both teams and I like that to continue here. Take the over.