Rice vs Kennesaw State Prediction 11/24/2025 Today’s College Basketball Picks

In this article, we will formulate a Kennesaw State vs Rice Prediction for this College Basketball game on Monday, November 24th. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Rice Owls Preview

Rice has a 2-4 record this season and are tied for 12th place in the American conference. They are 2-3 ATS, 3-2 in Over/Under and have a 2-2 home record and a 0-2 away record. Rice is coming off a 74-90 home loss against Tarleton State and will face Florida Gulf Coast and Oral Roberts next.

Offensively, Rice averages 75 points per game, which ranks 245th in the nation, while defensively, they allow 72 points per game (160th). The Owls shoot with 42% from the field (305th), and with 40% from beyond the arc (27th). They shoot with 68% from the free throw line (250th), and grab 38 rebounds per game (183rd), while dishing out 14 assists per game (231st) and committing 13 turnovers per game (206th).

Nick Anderson leads Rice in scoring, with an average of 15.2 points per game. Trae Broadnax follows with 14 points and 5.2 rebounds per game, while Jalen Smith adds 12.7 points per game.

Kennesaw State Owls Preview

Kennesaw State has a 3-1 record this season and are tied for 5th place in the CUSA conference. They are 1-1 ATS, 1-1 in Over/Under and have a 2-1 home record and a 1-0 away record. Kennesaw State is coming off a 89-108 home loss against South Florida and will face Oral Roberts, Florida Gulf Coast and Jackson State next.

Offensively, Kennesaw State averages 99 points per game, which ranks 6th in the nation, while defensively, they allow 67 points per game (82nd). The Owls shoot with 50% from the field (44th), and with 38% from beyond the arc (51st). They shoot with 61% from the free throw line (356th), and grab 51 rebounds per game (2nd), while dishing out 18 assists per game (66th) and committing 12 turnovers per game (164th).

Simeon Cottle leads Kennesaw State in scoring, with an average of 17.5 points per game. Trey Simpson follows with 13.5 points and 7.8 rebounds per game, while RJ Johnson adds 11.5 points and 4.3 assists per game.

Rice Owls @ Kennesaw State Owls Betting Trends: November 24, 2025

Why the Kennesaw State Owls will win

• Rice has lost eight of its last nine day games.
• Kennesaw State has won six of its last eight games.
• Kennesaw State has won the first half in each of its last six day games played at neutral venues.

Why the Rice Owls will win

• Rice has won six of its last seven day games against non-Conference opponents.
• Kennesaw State has lost three of its last four games against non-Conference opponents.
• Kennesaw State has lost the first half in five of its last six games against non-Conference opponents.

Total Points Facts

• Twenty-two of Rice’s last 23 games against non-Conference opponents have produced a total of 157 or fewer points.
• Twelve of Kennesaw State’s last 13 games at Alico Arena have produced a total of 158 or fewer points.

Matchup/League Facts

• Kennesaw State ranks T5th among Division 1 teams for opponent assists per game this season (8.0).
• Kennesaw State ranks 6th among Division 1 teams for points per game this season (99.3).
• Rice ranks 29th among Division 1 teams for three-point percentage this season (39.9%).
• Rice ranks T35th among Division 1 teams for opponent three-point field goal attempts per game this season (18.8).

Kennesaw State vs Rice Prediction

In this Kennesaw State vs Rice Prediction, Kennesaw State is coming as -5.5 road favorites. Kennesaw State has just one loss in their four games played this season, having won their only road game. They are facing a Rice team that is 1-4 in its last 5 games and has been weaker both offensively and defensively, as Kennesaw State scores a whopping 24 points per game more, having the 6th-best offense in the country. I expect the road team to dominate this game, so take Kennesaw State and lay the points on the road.

Nikos Lagouretos's Pick: Kennesaw State -5.5