Rice vs South Florida Picks and Prediction – 1/29/2025

By: David Anicetti |

Last Updated: 01/27/2025 at 7:12 PM ET

Rice at South Florida 01/28/25 - NCAAB Picks & Predictions
Game Start: 1/29/2025, 12:00 AM UTC
Latest Odds: USF -4.5 ; O/U 139.5

Rice vs South Florida Prediction

On Tuesday, the Rice Owls visit the Yuengling Center in Tampa, Florida to play the South Florida Bulls in an American Athletic Conference clash. Rice is 11-9 overall and 2-5 in AAC play. The Owls lost to the Tulane Green Wave 82-71 on Saturday. The leading scorer for Rice in the loss was Denver Anglin with 27 points. Rice shot only 28.1% overall. The Owls have lost five straight. Keep up to date with all the NBA action with our NBA picks.

Trae Broadnax leads Rice in scoring and assists, averaging 12.8 points and 4.2 assists per game. Caden Powell leads the Owls in rebounding, averaging 6.9 rebounds per game. Rice has only one player who averages double figures in scoring. Rice scores an average of 70.4 points per game, shooting 41.7% overall and 32.5% from 3-point territory.

The South Florida Bulls look to snap a two-game losing streak with a victory at home on Tuesday when hosting Rice. South Florida is 10-10 overall and 3- 4 in AAC play. South Florida was defeated by East Carolina 64-55 last Saturday. The leading scorer for South Florida in the loss was Kobe Knox with 17 points. The Bulls shot only 35.0% overall and were outrebounded 48-27.

Jayden Reid leads South Florida in scoring and assists, averaging 12.4 points and 3.9 assists per game. Jamille Reynolds is second in scoring and leads the Bulls in rebounding, averaging 11.6 points and 7.3 rebounds. South Florida has four players who average double figures in scoring. The Bulls score an average of 76.1 points per game, shooting 46.3% overall and 33.8% from 3-point territory.

Rice vs South Florida Pick Analysis

South Florida has struggled to cover the number this season at 6-13 ATS but will cover at home when hosting Rice on Tuesday. Rice has failed to cover the number in four of the last five. South Florida scores an average of 76.1 points per game on 46.3% shooting, and Rice scores an average of only 70.4 points per game on 41.7% shooting. Rice’s shooting is 324th in the country. Final Score Prediction, South Florida Bulls win and cover ATS 79-69.

Our Free NCAA Basketball Pick for South Florida vs Rice

South Florida Bulls -4.5