The Rice Owls (13-17, 4-13 AAC) host the Wichita State Shockers (17-12, 7-9 AAC) in a matchup of AAC rivals at Tudor Fieldhouse, tipping off at 8 p.m. ET on Thursday, March 6, 2025. In the article below, we analyze the Rice vs. Wichita State odds and lines ahead of this game.

The meeting between the Owls and the Shockers currently has no line set.

Rice has put together a 16-12-0 record against the spread this season, while Wichita State is 13-14-1. The Owls have a 16-12-0 record hitting the over, while games involving the Shockers have a record of 12-16-0 when it comes to hitting the over. Rice is 8-2 against the spread and 2-8 overall over its last 10 contests, while Wichita State has gone 7-3 against the spread and 6-4 overall.

Ahead of this matchup, here is everything you need to get ready for Thursday’s college hoops action.

Rice vs. Wichita State prediction

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