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On February 14, 2026, the Rice Owls will host the East Carolina Pirates in an intriguing NCAA College Basketball matchup. Both teams come into this contest with solid recent performances, having each secured three victories in their last five games. This sets the stage for an exciting clash as both sides aim to build momentum.
The Rice Owls, enjoying a home-court advantage, have demonstrated a potent offensive structure that emphasizes smart ball movement and shooting efficiency. Their ability to capitalize on home support could be pivotal against the Pirates. The bookmakers favor Rice with odds of 1.45 for a home win, reflecting a general confidence in their capabilities.
Meanwhile, the East Carolina Pirates have showcased resilience, with a balanced team approach enabling them to compete effectively. Their recent wins suggest they can adapt to different styles of play, a crucial asset as they face Rice’s offensive strengths. The odds of 2.49 for an away victory indicate that the Pirates pose a credible threat.
Our model predicts a 55.6% chance of a Rice win, with a projected final score of 75-70. However, as with any sporting event, unpredictable elements could shift the outcome, making this matchup one to watch closely.
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| Rice 64.2% |
East Carolina 35.8% |
Prediction (the most likely score): 75:70
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Betting Odds
| 1 | X | 2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.47 | 2.54 | |||
| 1.45 | 2.49 | |||
| 1.45 | 2.8 |
Latest Results
| 11.02.26 Rice Owls basketball – Florida Atlantic Owls basketball – 81:73 08.02.26 UAB Blazers basketball – Rice Owls basketball – 71:65 04.02.26 Rice Owls basketball – North Texas Mean Green basketball – 86:83 OT 30.01.26 Charlotte 49ers basketball – Rice Owls basketball – 80:70 28.01.26 East Carolina Pirates basketball – Rice Owls basketball – 77:83 |
11.02.26 East Carolina Pirates basketball – UT-San Antonio Roadrunners basketball – 88:72 07.02.26 East Carolina Pirates basketball – Temple Owls basketball – 73:81 01.02.26 Florida Atlantic Owls basketball – East Carolina Pirates basketball – 75:76 28.01.26 East Carolina Pirates basketball – Rice Owls basketball – 77:83 23.01.26 North Texas Mean Green basketball – East Carolina Pirates basketball – 59:63 |
Facts
Latest Head To Head
| 28.01.26 East Carolina Pirates basketball – Rice Owls basketball – 77:83 05.02.25 East Carolina Pirates basketball – Rice Owls basketball – 60:73 24.02.24 Rice Owls basketball – East Carolina Pirates basketball – 70:52 22.02.14 East Carolina Pirates basketball – Rice Owls basketball – 67:55 02.02.13 Rice Owls basketball – East Carolina Pirates basketball – 63:79 |
Standings
NCAA College Basketball Outrights
1. Arizona Wildcats: 4.75 (14.97%)
2. Michigan Wolverines: 5.5 (12.93%)
3. Duke Blue Devils: 7.5 (9.48%)
4. Houston Cougars: 8.5 (8.36%)
5. Illinois Fighting Illini: 13 (5.47%)
6. Florida Gators: 14 (5.08%)
7. Iowa State: 15 (4.74%)
8. Connecticut Huskies: 16 (4.44%)
9. Kansas Jayhawks: 17 (4.18%)
10. Purdue Boilermakers: 20 (3.55%)
11. Nebraska Cornhuskers: 26 (2.73%)
12. Texas Tech: 36 (1.97%)
13. Gonzaga Bulldogs: 36 (1.97%)
14. Michigan State: 41 (1.73%)
15. Vanderbilt Commodores: 46 (1.55%)
16. Arkansas Razorbacks: 51 (1.39%)
17. Tennessee Volunteers: 67 (1.06%)
18. Brigham Young: 67 (1.06%)
19. Alabama Crimson Tide: 67 (1.06%)
20. St. Johns Red Storm: 67 (1.06%)
21. Louisville: 81 (0.88%)
22. Kentucky Wildcats: 81 (0.88%)
23. Iowa Hawkeyes: 101 (0.7%)
24. Virginia Cavaliers: 101 (0.7%)
25. St. Louis Billikens: 101 (0.7%)
26. North Carolina: 101 (0.7%)
27. Clemson: 126 (0.56%)
28. Wisconsin Badgers: 151 (0.47%)
29. Auburn Tigers: 151 (0.47%)
30. NC State: 151 (0.47%)
31. Miami (FL): 176 (0.4%)
32. UCF Knights: 201 (0.35%)
33. Texas A&M: 201 (0.35%)
34. Villanova Wildcats: 251 (0.28%)
35. Indiana Hoosiers: 251 (0.28%)
36. SMU Mustangs: 251 (0.28%)
37. Texas Longhorns: 251 (0.28%)
38. UCLA: 251 (0.28%)
39. Ohio State Buckeyes: 351 (0.2%)
40. Georgia Bulldogs: 351 (0.2%)
41. USC Trojans: 351 (0.2%)
42. Virginia Tech: 501 (0.14%)
43. Baylor Bears: 501 (0.14%)
44. Seton Hall Pirates: 501 (0.14%)
45. New Mexico: 501 (0.14%)
46. San Diego State: 501 (0.14%)
47. Oklahoma State: 501 (0.14%)
48. Missouri Tigers: 751 (0.09%)
49. California Golden Bears: 1001 (0.07%)
50. Ole Miss Rebels: 1001 (0.07%)
51. TCU: 1001 (0.07%)
52. West Virginia: 1001 (0.07%)
53. Syracuse Orange: 1001 (0.07%)
54. Oklahoma Sooners: 1001 (0.07%)
55. Stanford Cardinal: 1001 (0.07%)
56. Miami (Ohio): 1001 (0.07%)
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