Rice vs Charlotte Picks and Predictions for Saturday, January 31, 2026
Rice vs Charlotte Information
Rice Owls will be on the road Saturday night with a 6:00 PM matchup in Charlotte, NC, against the Charlotte 49ers. Rice has nine wins and 12 losses this season, coming into Saturday having lost three of the last five following a six-point road victory against East Carolina in their last outing to end the two-game skid. The Charlotte 49ers returned home Saturday night with twelve wins and 9 losses this season, having won for the last five, including three in a row, after a 4-point win in overtime against Temple. Stay in the action with our College Basketball Picks.
Rice Preview
The Rice offense has averaged 74.1 points on 42% from the floor this season, and the Owls have averaged 86 points per game during their last two victories. Defensively, Rice is allowing 74.1 points per game this year and has given up an average of 75 points per game over the last two wins. Trae Broadnax leads the Rice offense this season with 15.2 points, 4.8 rebounds, and 2.9 assists. Nick Anderson is second on the roster in 14.4 points per game. Jalen Smith is third on the team, averaging 11.9 points in just over 31 minutes per game this season.
Charlotte Preview
The Charlotte offense has done the work this season, averaging 74.1 points on 46% from before the season. Defensively, Charlotte is allowing 73.5 points per game this season and has given up an average of 72.25 points per game over its last four wins. Ben Bradford leads the Charlotte offense this season, averaging 14.1 points per game. DeZayne Mingo is 2nd on the team, averaging 11.2 points to go along with the team's leading 4.2 assists. Big man Anton Bonke averages a third-best 10.3 points and a team-leading 8.1 rebounds per game.
Rice vs Charlotte Prediction
Rice has run into a ton of trouble this season, and that will continue Saturday night on the road. Look for Charlotte to continue their winning ways Saturday night at home as they overwhelm a bad, struggling right team. Charlotte is stronger on defense and has played better basketball as of late. Look for the 49ers to do the work on both sides of the ball as they continue their winning streak. Take Charlotte Saturday night do the job, they get the win and cover at home. Final Score Prediction, Charlotte 49ers win and cover 75-63.
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