Rice Owls vs Wichita State Shockers Prediction and Pick, College Basketball Picks, 1-7-2026

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Rice Owls vs Wichita State Shockers Prediction – College Basketball Picks 1-7-2026

In their most recent game, the Rice Owls were defeated by Memphis by a score of 76-70. The game was that they played against Memphis. There were a total of 23 fouls committed by the Owls before they exited the arena, while Memphis had a total of 26 fouls committed. The team also made four of thirteen efforts from beyond the arc. At the end of the game, Memphis had a free throw percentage of 86.7%, meaning that they were successful in making 26 of their 30 shots. Furthermore, Memphis did not record a single rejection despite accumulating a total of 32 rebounds (9 offensive and 23 defensive). In this game, Memphis recorded 11 steals and 10 assists thanks to their performance. When it came to the defense, Rice allowed their opponent to shoot 46.9% from the floor, which was accomplished by shooting 23 out of 49 shots. They also forced 14 turnovers and had 10 thefts during the game, in addition to dishing out 10 assists for the outcome of the competition. Regarding the number of rebounds they obtained, they racked up a total of 27, with 11 of those coming from the offensive end of the court. With a rate of 76.7%, the Owls were successful in knocking down 23 of their 30 attempts from the free throw line. At the end of the game, Rice had a field goal percentage of 36.5% (19 out of 52), and they had made 9 out of their 29 shots from outside the boundaries of the court.

One of the players who played a significant role in this matchup is Nick Anderson. After all was said and done, he finished with a field goal percentage of 33.3% and two assists. During the 34 minutes that he was on the court, he got five boards. His final score was 17 points, and he shot 5 of 15 from the field.

Rice is coming into the game with a record of 6-9 for the year, including both wins and losses. Even though they are only hitting 41.2% from the field, they are averaging 73.9 points per game, which places them 264th in the nation. The Owls have a shooting percentage of 69.1% from the free throw line and a shooting percentage of 35.6% from beyond the arc (131 of 368). Since the beginning of the season, Rice has accumulated 188 assists and 37.9 boards per game, which places them in the 299th position in Division 1 for passing. Additionally, they have a team average of 37.9 boards per game. They have a turnover rate of 12.8 times each game, which results in them losing possession of the ball, and they commit 18.4 personal fouls against each other every game.

The Owls are able to force 13.4 turnovers per game and generate 18.5 fouls when they are on the defensive end of the court. They have given up 199 assists throughout the season, which places them in the 188th position in college basketball when it comes to allowing assists to their opponents. As a team, the Owls are allowing a field goal percentage of 44.3% (390 of 881) and they are also allowing 37.1 rebounds per game. They have a turnover rate of 34.7% on three-point tries, and they are rated 203rd in college basketball in terms of the number of points their opponents score against them (74.1).

Over the course of their most recent match, the Wichita State Shockers were defeated by Charlotte by a score of 104-100. This was their most recent appearance on the floor. Considering the manner in which they cleaned up the glass, Wichita State allowed Charlotte to accumulate a total of 29 points, 14 of which were offensive. 11 of 29 shots from outside the arc resulted in a 37.9% success rate, while they concluded the game with a 76.3% success rate from the free throw line, making 29 of 38 shots. The Shockers made it possible for Charlotte to make 32 of their 66 shots from the floor, which resulted in a shooting percentage of 48.5% for Charlotte during the championship game. In all, the Shockers had a field goal percentage of 48.0%, which was achieved by shooting 36 for 75 from the field. When it comes to shooting from a distance, Wichita State was successful in 10 of their 26 attempts, which gives them a 38.5% success rate. Eighteen of them were able to be converted, which represents an 81.8% conversion rate. Through the course of the game, Charlotte committed 18 fouls, which resulted in the Shockers having to take 22 shots from the free throw line. As a result of this mismatch, they were able to earn three steals while giving up control of the ball eleven times. Over the course of this contest, the Shockers were able to collect a total of 40 rebounds, which included 21 defensive rebounds and 19 offensive rebounds.

Within the course of the game, Kenyon Giles ended up being a significant contributor for the Shockers. Over the course of his 48 minutes on the floor, he not only scored 27 points but also contributed three assists to the overall game. He finished the game with a field goal percentage of 42.9%, making 9 of 21 shots, and he also grabbed one rebound.

During the current season, Wichita State has a record of 9-6. The Shockers are committing 17.3 fouls per game, and they are successful from the charity stripe 70.1% of the time. They are receiving assists from teammates 12.3 times per game, which places them 312th in the NCAA rankings, while they are losing possession of the ball 9.9 times per game due to turnovers. To this point in the season, Wichita State has scored 1,188 points, which is equivalent to 79.2 points per game, and they have collected 40.6 rebounds per game. The Shockers are now ranked 177th in the nation in terms of their offensive unit’s shooting percentage, which is 45.6% from the floor.

When it comes to the number of points allowed per game, the Shockers’ defense is ranked 87th in college basketball, with a total of 69.2. Every game, they force 10.7 turnovers, and they have allowed teams to shoot 42.0% from the field, which places them 107th in the country. The defense at Wichita State allows opponents to make 31.7% of their three-point shots (102 of 322), and opponents are successful in converting 71.5% of their possessions from the free throw line. On average, they give up 12.4 assists and 31.9 boards per game, which places them in the 103rd and 62nd positions in Division 1 respectively.

✅ Our Rice Owls vs Wichita State Shockers Pick: Wichita State

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