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Temple Owls vs Rice Owls predictions, Mar 01, 2026

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On March 1, 2026, the Temple Owls will host the Rice Owls in an NCAA college basketball matchup that promises to be an intriguing contest despite both teams struggling in recent outings. The Temple Owls enter this game with a disappointing record, having lost their last five matches, which may affect their confidence level on home turf. However, their home advantage could play a significant role, as the Owls will look to capitalize on familiar surroundings to turn their fortunes around.

In contrast, the Rice Owls have managed to secure only one victory in their last five games, indicating their own struggles to find consistency. Temple is favored in this matchup with bookmakers offering odds of 1.31 for a home win, reflecting a presumed advantage due to their historical performance and home court dynamics. The probability model suggests a 70.5% chance of a Temple win, underscoring their status as favorites.

Tactically, the Owls will need to leverage their home-court advantage and find ways to improve their offensive efficiencies, while Rice will aim to disrupt Temple’s rhythm and capitalize on any defensive lapses. With both teams eager to end their losing streaks, expect a competitive battle that could swing in either direction. As always, outcomes in sports are unpredictable, and fans should anticipate a closely contested game.

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Temple
69.9%		 Rice
30.1%

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1.31 3.04

Latest Results

26.02.26 Florida Atlantic Owls basketball – Temple Owls basketball – 77:73
21.02.26 Wichita State Shockers basketball – Temple Owls basketball – 69:57
18.02.26 Temple Owls basketball – UAB Blazers basketball – 71:76
15.02.26 Temple Owls basketball – North Texas Mean Green basketball – 62:65
11.02.26 Tulane Green Wave basketball – Temple Owls basketball – 77:66		 25.02.26 Rice Owls basketball – South Florida Bulls basketball – 56:75
22.02.26 Tulane Green Wave basketball – Rice Owls basketball – 81:75
14.02.26 Rice Owls basketball – East Carolina Pirates basketball – 75:85
11.02.26 Rice Owls basketball – Florida Atlantic Owls basketball – 81:73
08.02.26 UAB Blazers basketball – Rice Owls basketball – 71:65

Facts

  • Temple has been struggling in recent matches (last 5 games: 0 wins).
  • Rice is currently in poor form (in the last 5 games, wins – 1).
  • Temple may face physical challenges compared to their opponent, as they have played more matches in recent days.
  • In this match, Temple is considered a favorite.
  • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Temple won 4 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 1 match, and goals 350:310. (average 70:62).
  • Including home matches between the teams, Temple won 1 match, drew 0 matches, lost 1 match, and goals 143:132. (average 71.5:66).

    Latest Head To Head

    21.01.26 Rice Owls basketball – Temple Owls basketball – 65:69
    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

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    2. Michigan Tech: 4.75 (9.63%)

    3. Duke Blue Devils: 5.2 (8.8%)

    4. Arizona Wildcats: 5.65 (8.1%)

    5. Houston Cougars: 10.1 (4.53%)

    6. Florida Gators: 11.8 (3.88%)

    7. Illinois Fighting Illini: 12.4 (3.69%)

    8. Connecticut Huskies: 14.8 (3.09%)

    9. Iowa State: 15 (3.05%)

    10. Kansas Jayhawks: 27 (1.69%)

    11. Purdue Boilermakers: 27 (1.69%)

    12. Gonzaga Bulldogs: 41 (1.12%)

    13. Arkansas State: 41 (1.12%)

    14. Arkansas Razorbacks: 43.5 (1.05%)

    15. Michigan State: 48.2 (0.95%)

    16. Nebraska Cornhuskers: 53.4 (0.86%)

    17. Alabama Crimson Tide: 53.4 (0.86%)

    18. St. Johns Sonics: 60 (0.76%)

    19. Tennessee Volunteers: 61.4 (0.75%)

    20. Virginia Cavaliers: 61.4 (0.75%)

    21. Louisville: 61.4 (0.75%)

    22. St. Johns Red Storm: 65.25 (0.7%)

    23. Vanderbilt Commodores: 73.4 (0.62%)

    24. North Carolina: 80.2 (0.57%)

    25. VCU Rams: 100 (0.46%)

    26. Maryland Terrapins: 100 (0.46%)

    27. South Carolina Gamecocks: 100 (0.46%)

    28. Boise State: 100 (0.46%)

    29. UC Irvine: 100 (0.46%)

    30. Marquette: 100 (0.46%)

    31. LSU: 100 (0.46%)

    32. Ole Miss Rebels: 100 (0.46%)

    33. Dayton Flyers: 100 (0.46%)

    34. Colorado State: 100 (0.46%)

    35. High Point: 100 (0.46%)

    36. Wake Forest: 100 (0.46%)

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    38. Pittsburgh Panthers: 100 (0.46%)

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    41. Colorado: 100 (0.46%)

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    44. Notre Dame: 100 (0.46%)

    45. Syracuse Orange: 100 (0.46%)

    46. Liberty: 100 (0.46%)

    47. Butler Bulldogs: 100 (0.46%)

    48. Xavier Musketeers: 100 (0.46%)

    49. St. Marys (CA): 100 (0.46%)

    50. Mississippi St.: 100 (0.46%)

    51. McNeese State: 100 (0.46%)

    52. Utah State: 100 (0.46%)

    53. Creighton: 100 (0.46%)

    54. Cincinnati Bearcats: 100 (0.46%)

    55. Georgia Tech: 100 (0.46%)

    56. Oklahoma Sooners: 100 (0.46%)

    57. DePaul Blue Demons: 100 (0.46%)

    58. Stanford Cardinal: 100 (0.46%)

    59. Providence Friars: 100 (0.46%)

    60. Arizona State: 100 (0.46%)

    61. Penn State: 100 (0.46%)

    62. Yale: 100 (0.46%)

    63. Oregon Ducks: 100 (0.46%)

    64. Georgetown: 100 (0.46%)

    65. Troy: 100 (0.46%)

    66. Akron Zips: 100 (0.46%)

    67. Saint Marys: 100 (0.46%)

    68. Minnesota Golden Gophers: 100 (0.46%)

    69. Florida State: 100 (0.46%)

    70. Boston College: 100 (0.46%)

    71. Saint-Louis: 100 (0.46%)

    72. Wisconsin Badgers: 105.2 (0.43%)

    73. Clemson: 105.2 (0.43%)

    74. Brigham Young: 105.2 (0.43%)

    75. Kentucky Wildcats: 105.2 (0.43%)

    76. Texas Tech: 110.2 (0.42%)

    77. Iowa Hawkeyes: 110.2 (0.42%)

    78. NC State: 110.2 (0.42%)

    79. St. Louis Billikens: 112.75 (0.41%)

    80. UCF Knights: 120.2 (0.38%)

    81. Texas A&M: 120.2 (0.38%)

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    84. SMU Mustangs: 130.2 (0.35%)

    85. Auburn Tigers: 130.2 (0.35%)

    86. Miami (FL): 130.2 (0.35%)

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    88. UCLA: 130.2 (0.35%)

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    90. Ohio State Buckeyes: 180.2 (0.25%)

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    102. West Virginia: 280.2 (0.16%)

    103. Miami (Ohio): 280.2 (0.16%)

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