The Mustangs will play the Owls on Wednesday, February 7th, 2024. Your timezone's tip off time is 8:00 pm EST. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.
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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Moneyline Mage
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
Looking into the second half of the 2023-24 college basketball season, SMU and Rice are set to hit the hardwood on Wednesday, February 7th, 2024. Luckily, we have some clear performance trends emerging now that each team has more than a dozen games under their belts. Use the following data to help analyze this matchup and to place an intelligent wager on its ultimate outcome.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - With the 2023-24 season in full stride, SMU currently has a 98.33 conference power ranking, while the SportsBetting3.com conference power ranking for Rice is 95.33.
- Away SMU - SMU starts this game with a 3-4 record as an away team, ranking them 3rd in the American Conference for away team wins.
- Home Rice - Rice meets SMU boasting a 5-6 record as a home team. They currently rank 6th in the American Conference for home team wins.
- Conference Win Percentage - SMU currently ranks 2nd (0.667) in the American Conference, with Rice now standing 5th (0.333) for their conference win percentage in the 2023 American Conference for the 2023-24 college basketball season.
- Overall Win Percentage - SMU has a 0.682 overall win percentage, with Rice, matching up with a 0.409 overall win percentage.
- Team Records - SMU currently possesses 15-7 regular season overall record. Meanwhile, Rice has tallied a 9-13 standing as the 2023-24 college basketball season continues to unfold.
Moneyline Mage
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Get ready for a wild basketball duel as SMU battles Rice on February 7th! SMU rocks a solid 15-7 record while Rice stands at 9-13 this season. With college basketball conference records determining tournament seeds, this game is crucial!
SMU boasts a 6-3 American Conference standing, while Rice trails with 3-6. Both teams have won their last 2 games, making this matchup extra intense. So, review the tables below to find the best point spread, total, and moneylines for this game.
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Now, let's dive into the action. SMU, with their impressive overall standing, aims to dominate the court against Rice. However, Rice won't go down without a fight as they strive to climb the ranks. The stakes are high, and the tension is palpable. Who will cast the winning spell?
Before the exciting showdown begins, we've also listed each team's futures odds and current standings below. So, channel your inner wizard and be ready for a thrilling clash between SMU and Rice!
Best Mustangs at Owls Odds
| Underdog Rice | Favorite SMU |
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| Underdog Rice | Favorite SMU |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
SMU is a -6.5 -110 point spread favorite at BetMGM, while Rice is a +6.5 -110 point spread underdog at BetMGM.
The best over line is 145.5 -110 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 145.5 -110 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the under.
SMU is a -275 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and Rice is a +220 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
College Basketball Odds Example
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Game |
 BetMGMBet |
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SMU
Rice
2/07/24 8:00pm EST | -6.5 -110+6.5 -110 |
Underdog Rice - Rice bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A +6.5 Rice underdog bet wins if they lose by 6 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 7 or more.
Favorite SMU - SMU bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A -6.5 SMU favorite bet wins if they win by 7 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 6 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
SMU at Rice Prop Bets
Important Note: Some states expressly forbid individual college athlete prop bets. The following wagers may not be available depending on your particular state laws.
| BetMGM Bet |
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SMU
Rice
First to 5 Points
2/07/24 8:00pm EST | -145+105Bet |
SMU
Rice
First to 10 Points
2/07/24 8:00pm EST | -155+110Bet |
SMU
Rice
First to 15 Points
2/07/24 8:00pm EST | -165+120Bet |
SMU
Rice
Game to Overtime
2/07/24 8:00pm EST | Yes +1200No -10000Bet |
Team Standings
| Team | W-L | Win% | Home | Away | Conf | CGB | Conf% | Strk |
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| SMU | 20-13 | 0.606 | 14-3 | 5-8 | 11-7 | +5 | 0.611 | L3 |
| Rice | 11-21 | 0.344 | 6-10 | 5-7 | 5-13 | +11 | 0.278 | L5 |
SMU & Rice Futures Odds
Latest College Basketball Championship odds, if available, for each team. Review March Madness odds for other teams and learn how to bet on the college basketball tournament. Also be sure to read Ron Halfback's Final Four write-up.
SMU Championship Odds|
Team | BetMGM |
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| SMU | +35000 Bet |
No NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament TM Rice YR: futures available
SMU & Rice Team Pages
Review each team's futures odds, betting bonuses, current standings and other valuable information on our exclusive team betting odds pages. Team betting odds and stats update throughout the season:
How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the SMU vs Rice College Basketball Game
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Open a new sports betting account before game time.
Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new account before the game starts on Wednesday, February 7th, 2024 at 8:00 pm EST, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.
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Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.
Navigate to the sportsbook's deposit page. Use your Visa card or MasterCard, or deposit with a bank transfer, or other methods like Paypal.
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Tap to the sportsbook's College Basketball page, look for the SMU vs Rice Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's College Basketball page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the SMU vs Rice Game.
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Choose your bet and place a wager.
Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.
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