Rice vs Tulane Preview, Odds, Predictions (Feb. 22)
- The Owls are 3-3 in their last six games of league play.
- The Green Wave have won their last three conference games.
- This marks the 57th all-time matchup between the two American squads.
The American Conference will be busy with multiple matchups on Feb. 22, seeing the Rice Owls take on the Tulane Green Wave. The latter comes out as the slight favorite, paving the way for an intriguing showdown throughout Sunday afternoon.
How to Watch
- When: Sunday, Feb. 22, 2 pm ET
- Where: Devlin Fieldhouse, New Orleans, Louisiana
- How to Watch: ESPN+
NCAA Matchup Odds & Lines
| Team | Odds | Spread | Totals |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rice | -110 | +5 | O146 |
| Tulane | -110 | -5 | U146 |
Game Preview
The Owls (11-15, 5-8 American) have struggled throughout most of conference play so far, beating FAU before losing to East Carolina on Feb. 14. They rank third in the league in three-pointers, making 9.0 per game, while placing ninth in the nation with 14.2 offensive rebounds per game. Trae Broadnax leads the team with 16.2 points (6th in American), 5.4 rebounds, 3.3 assists (10th in American), and 1.3 steals. He’s also connecting on 79.7% from the free throw line and 31.8% from three. Nick Anderson is second on the team with 14.9 points per game while adding 4.1 rebounds. He is fourth in the league in three-point percentage (40.4%) and fifth in three-pointers made per game (2.7), while connecting on a team-high 82.8% from the free throw line.
The Green Wave (16-10, 7-6 American) have been middling throughout conference play but recently gained positive momentum with three consecutive victories over Temple, UAB and North Texas. Rowan Brumbaugh leads the team with 18.8 points (second in American), five rebounds, 3.5 assists (9th in American), and 1.8 steals (3rd in the league) per game. Asher Woods is second on the squad with 12.7 points, ranking eighth in the conference in free throw percentage (83.9%).
Rice vs Tulane Head-to-Head
The two programs have had 56 meetings in their history, and the result is 30-26 for the Green Wave. The last matchup was in February 2025 when Tulane won 81-78 on the road.
Rice vs Tulane Predictions
The Green Wave have much-needed steam to go through the final stretch of conference play. With five games remaining, they need to deliver a solid streak of victories to have favorable position in the American Tournament. Taking down Rice, who is at risk of missing the conference tournament, would put them one step closer to that goal by the end of the regular season. Our betting pick here is the Green Wave to defend a 5-point spread.
- Free NCAAB pick:Â Tulane Green Wave -5
