Rice Owls vs Temple Owls predictions, Jan 21, 2026

Jan 21, 2026 0 Comment By Yuriy Borshchenko

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Rice Owls

Temple Owls

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In a highly-anticipated matchup, Rice Owls basketball will face off against Temple Owls basketball on January 21, 2026, at the Rice Owls’ home court. Both teams have been putting up solid performances recently, with Rice winning 2 of their last 5 matches and Temple winning 3 of their last 5 matches.

Looking at the bookmakers’ odds, it seems to be a closely contested game with both teams having almost equal chances of coming out on top. The odds of 1.91 for the home team and 1.75 for the away team reflect the tight nature of this matchup.

Analyzing the recent form of both teams, Temple Owls basketball seems to have a slight edge with their 3 wins in the last 5 matches compared to Rice’s 2 wins. However, home advantage can play a crucial role in such games.

In terms of tactics, both teams will need to bring their A-game to secure a victory. It could come down to which team executes their strategies better on the court. With the odds so close, it’s anyone’s game and we can expect an exciting and competitive match between these two fierce rivals.

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Rice
47.8%		 Temple
52.2%

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Betting Odds

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Pinnacle 1.91 1.75

Latest Results

14.01.26 UT-San Antonio Roadrunners basketball – Rice Owls basketball – 73:89
11.01.26 Rice Owls basketball – Charlotte 49ers basketball – 73:74
07.01.26 Wichita State Shockers basketball – Rice Owls basketball – 64:66
03.01.26 Rice Owls basketball – Memphis Tigers basketball – 70:76
31.12.25 Tulsa Golden Hurricane basketball – Rice Owls basketball – 97:48		 18.01.26 Temple Owls basketball – Florida Atlantic Owls basketball – 73:79
14.01.26 Memphis Tigers basketball – Temple Owls basketball – 55:53
07.01.26 Temple Owls basketball – East Carolina Pirates basketball – 75:67
03.01.26 Temple Owls basketball – UT-San Antonio Roadrunners basketball – 76:57
30.12.25 Charlotte 49ers basketball – Temple Owls basketball – 73:76

Facts

  • The recent form of both competitors has been shaky.
  • Temple may face physical challenges compared to their opponent, as they have played more matches in recent days.
  • The chances of victory for both teams are nearly identical in this match.
  • In the last 4 head-to-head matches, Rice won 1 match, drew 0 matches, lost 3 matches, and goals 245:281. (average 61.3:70.3).
  • Including home matches between the teams, Rice won 0 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 2 matches, and goals 113:138. (average 56.5:69).

    Latest Head To Head

    11.01.25 Rice Owls basketball – Temple Owls basketball – 70:73
    28.02.24 Rice Owls basketball – Temple Owls basketball – 43:65
    20.01.24 Temple Owls basketball – Rice Owls basketball – 66:69
    17.11.12 Temple Owls basketball – Rice Owls basketball – 77:63

    Standings

    NCAA College Basketball Outrights

    1. Michigan Wolverines: 5 (9.92%)

    2. Michigan Tech: 5 (9.92%)

    3. Arizona Wildcats: 6.3 (7.88%)

    4. Connecticut Huskies: 11.8 (4.2%)

    5. Purdue Boilermakers: 12.4 (4%)

    6. Houston Cougars: 12.8 (3.88%)

    7. Duke Blue Devils: 13 (3.82%)

    8. Iowa State: 16.6 (2.99%)

    9. Florida Gators: 17.4 (2.85%)

    10. Illinois Fighting Illini: 19.8 (2.51%)

    11. Gonzaga Bulldogs: 20 (2.48%)

    12. Vanderbilt Commodores: 23 (2.16%)

    13. Brigham Young: 27 (1.84%)

    14. Kansas Jayhawks: 31 (1.6%)

    15. Michigan State Spartans W: 34 (1.46%)

    16. Michigan State: 34.5 (1.44%)

    17. Nebraska Cornhuskers: 40 (1.24%)

    18. Alabama Crimson Tide: 43 (1.15%)

    19. Arkansas State: 50 (0.99%)

    20. Virginia Cavaliers: 50.2 (0.99%)

    21. Texas Tech: 56.2 (0.88%)

    22. Arkansas Razorbacks: 57.75 (0.86%)

    23. Louisville: 58.2 (0.85%)

    24. North Carolina: 64.2 (0.77%)

    25. Kentucky Wildcats: 68.2 (0.73%)

    26. St. Johns Red Storm: 73 (0.68%)

    27. St. Johns Sonics: 75 (0.66%)

    28. Tennessee Volunteers: 80.2 (0.62%)

    29. VCU Rams: 100 (0.5%)

    30. UC Irvine: 100 (0.5%)

    31. Dayton Flyers: 100 (0.5%)

    32. High Point: 100 (0.5%)

    33. UC San Diego: 100 (0.5%)

    34. George Mason: 100 (0.5%)

    35. St. Marys (CA): 100 (0.5%)

    36. McNeese State: 100 (0.5%)

    37. Utah State: 100 (0.5%)

    38. UCLA: 100 (0.5%)

    39. Penn State: 100 (0.5%)

    40. Yale: 100 (0.5%)

    41. Georgetown: 100 (0.5%)

    42. Murray State: 100 (0.5%)

    43. Troy: 100 (0.5%)

    44. Akron Zips: 100 (0.5%)

    45. Saint Marys: 100 (0.5%)

    46. Boston College: 100 (0.5%)

    47. Saint-Louis: 100 (0.5%)

    48. California Maritime: 100 (0.5%)

    49. Georgetown Hoyas W: 100 (0.5%)

    50. Miami Hurricanes W: 100 (0.5%)

    51. UC San Diego Tritons W: 100 (0.5%)

    52. Clemson: 105.2 (0.47%)

    53. Baylor Bears: 110.2 (0.45%)

    54. Iowa Hawkeyes: 110.2 (0.45%)

    55. Georgia Bulldogs: 115.2 (0.43%)

    56. Indiana Hoosiers: 120.2 (0.41%)

    57. Wisconsin Badgers: 120.2 (0.41%)

    58. SMU Mustangs: 120.2 (0.41%)

    59. Auburn Tigers: 120.2 (0.41%)

    60. NC State: 120.2 (0.41%)

    61. Villanova Wildcats: 130.2 (0.38%)

    62. Texas Longhorns: 130.2 (0.38%)

    63. Texas A&M: 130.2 (0.38%)

    64. Miami (FL): 137.75 (0.36%)

    65. UCF Knights: 150.2 (0.33%)

    66. Seton Hall Pirates: 150.2 (0.33%)

    67. Ohio State Buckeyes: 150.2 (0.33%)

    68. San Diego State: 150.2 (0.33%)

    69. Missouri Tigers: 150.2 (0.33%)

    70. USC Trojans: 150.2 (0.33%)

    71. Virginia Tech: 180.2 (0.28%)

    72. TCU: 180.2 (0.28%)

    73. Creighton: 180.2 (0.28%)

    74. Oklahoma Sooners: 180.2 (0.28%)

    75. Stanford Cardinal: 180.2 (0.28%)

    76. Oklahoma State: 180.2 (0.28%)

    77. St. Louis Billikens: 200.25 (0.25%)

    78. LSU: 230.2 (0.22%)

    79. Wake Forest: 230.2 (0.22%)

    80. Kansas State: 230.2 (0.22%)

    81. Washington Huskies: 230.2 (0.22%)

    82. West Virginia: 230.2 (0.22%)

    83. New Mexico: 230.2 (0.22%)

    84. Butler Bulldogs: 230.2 (0.22%)

    85. Oregon Ducks: 230.2 (0.22%)

    86. Ole Miss Rebels: 262.75 (0.19%)

    87. Maryland Terrapins: 280.2 (0.18%)

    88. South Carolina Gamecocks: 280.2 (0.18%)

    89. Boise State: 280.2 (0.18%)

    90. Marquette: 280.2 (0.18%)

    91. Colorado State: 280.2 (0.18%)

    92. Memphis Tigers: 280.2 (0.18%)

    93. Pittsburgh Panthers: 280.2 (0.18%)

    94. Colorado: 280.2 (0.18%)

    95. Utah Utes: 280.2 (0.18%)

    96. Northwestern Wildcats: 280.2 (0.18%)

    97. Notre Dame: 280.2 (0.18%)

    98. Syracuse Orange: 280.2 (0.18%)

    99. Xavier Musketeers: 280.2 (0.18%)

    100. Mississippi St.: 280.2 (0.18%)

    101. Cincinnati Bearcats: 280.2 (0.18%)

    102. Georgia Tech: 280.2 (0.18%)

    103. DePaul Blue Demons: 280.2 (0.18%)

    104. Providence Friars: 280.2 (0.18%)

    105. Arizona State: 280.2 (0.18%)

    106. Miami (Ohio): 280.2 (0.18%)

    107. Minnesota Golden Gophers: 280.2 (0.18%)

    108. Florida State: 280.2 (0.18%)

    109. California Golden Bears: 325.25 (0.15%)

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