SMU vs. Rice Prediction, Odds, College Basketball Picks [2/7/2024]

Rice will square off with the favored SMU in College Basketball action at Tudor Fieldhouse on Wednesday, starting at 8:00PM ET.

Dimers.com's full betting preview for Wednesday's SMU vs. Rice matchup includes the latest betting odds, as well as our predictions and picks for the game.

SMU vs. Rice Prediction: Who Will Win, Cover the Spread

We have used powerful machine learning and statistics to simulate the outcome of Wednesday's College Basketball matchup between SMU and Rice 10,000 times, in keeping with our coverage of College Basketball predictions.

Our independent predictive analytics model currently gives SMU a 71% chance of defeating Rice, and our predicted final score has SMU winning 74-68.

According to our model, Rice (+6.5) has a 51% chance of covering the spread, while the 142.5-point Over/Under has a 51% chance of going under.

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SMU vs. Rice Odds

We have sourced the best betting odds in America for this game, which are listed here:

Bet Type	SMU	Rice
Spread	-6.5 (-110)	+6.5 (-105)
Moneyline	-275	+225
Total	o142.5 (-115)	u142.5 (-105)

• Rice is listed as the +6.5 underdog versus SMU, with -105 at FanDuel Sportsbook the best odds currently available.
• For the favored SMU (-6.5) to cover the spread, BetMGM Sportsbook has the best odds currently on offer at -110.
• DraftKings Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for Rice at +225, which means you can bet $100 to profit $225, earning a total payout of $325, if it wins.
• BetMGM currently has the best moneyline odds for SMU at -275, where you can risk $275 to win $100 for a total payout of $375 if it comes out on top.
• The Over/Under is set at 142.5 with FanDuel, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -115, as well as the best odds for the Under at -105.

All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.

As always, check out the sports betting sites you can bet with in your state for the best College Basketball odds and lines.

SMU vs. Rice Picks

By comparing our predictions to the odds listed above, we have found the best betting picks to place on this game:

Bet Type	Our Pick	Best Odds
Spread	Rice +6.5	-105
Moneyline	Rice	+225
Total	Under 142.5	-105

While SMU is more likely to win the game, betting on Rice moneyline is the best option due to the edge found when comparing our data-led probabilities to the sportsbooks' odds currently on offer.

Taking advantage of the edges published on Dimers is pivotal to achieving long-term profitability.

Dimers' College Basketball best bets are based on complex modeling and gambling expertise to bring you the best possible plays every day of the year.

Remember, our model updates frequently, so check this page for any changes to our betting insights before SMU vs. Rice on Wednesday February 7, 2024.

SMU vs. Rice Game Information

Wednesday's game between Rice and SMU in College Basketball at Tudor Fieldhouse is scheduled to commence at 8:00PM ET.

• Who: SMU vs. Rice
• Date: Wednesday February 7, 2024
• Time: 8:00PM ET / 5:00PM PT
• Venue: Tudor Fieldhouse

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Conclusion

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