UNC-Charlotte vs Rice Picks and Prediction – 1/4/2025

By: Thomas Pemberton |

Last Updated: 01/03/2025 at 9:41 PM ET

UNC-Charlotte at Rice 01/04/25 - NCAAB Picks & Predictions
Game Start: 1/4/2025, 7:00 PM UTC
Latest Odds: RICE -4.5 ; O/U 141

UNC-Charlotte vs Rice Prediction

The Rice Owls will host the Charlotte 49ers on Saturday. Rice is 10-4 on the season. The Owls have won seven of their last ten games. Rice is riding a two game win streak and they carry a 5-1 home court record. The Owls are averaging 70.1 points scored per game with 6.7 made three pointers. Stay up to date with our expert's college basketball picks. 

The Rice Owls beat Tulsa in their last game 70-64. Denver Anglin led the way with 12 points. Trae Broadnax added 11 points and grabbed 8 rebounds. Broadnax leads Rice on the season with an average of 13.9 points scored per game. 

The Charlotte 49ers are 7-7 on the season. Charlotte has won four of their last ten games. The 49ers have lost two straight games and they are 1-3 on the road. Charlotte is averaging 73.4 points scored per game with 6.1 made three pointers. 

The Charlotte 49ers lost to Tulane in their last game played 83-68. Nik Graves led the way with 14 points. Robert Braswell added 10 points. Graves leads Charlotte leads on the season with an average of 17.1 points scored per game. 

UNC-Charlotte vs Rice Pick Analysis

The Rice Owls are hoping to win a third straight game. The Owls have played their best ball at home. While Charlotte has struggled on the road. The 49ers beat the Owls by 5 points in their last meeting last season. Take the better team in this matchup. Final Score Prediction., Rice Owls win and cover ATS 70-63. 

Our Free NCAA Basketball Pick for Rice vs UNC-Charlotte

Rice Owls -4.5