| MATCHUP | Lumberjacks Stephen F. Austin | Owls Rice |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 2-0 | 1-1 |
| Spread | +2.5 -108 | -2.5 -112 |
| Moneyline | +130 | -155 |
| Total | Over 152.5 (-108) | Under 152.5 (-112) |
| Where | Tudor Fieldhouse, Houston, TX | |
| When | Tuesday, November 11, 2025 | |
| Time | 08:00 PM EST | |
| TV | ESPN+ | |
The Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks and the Rice Owls meet Tuesday in college basketball action from Tudor Fieldhouse. Here’s a Stephen F. Austin vs Rice prediction. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best Stephen F. Austin vs Rice pick. We will examine the recent form and player performances for both teams, as well as the recent betting trends and streaks pertaining to this matchup. As we conclude, we will tie it all together with a summary that produces a sensible pick for a favorable betting outcome in this game.
Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks Betting Preview
The Lumberjacks kicked off their 2025-26 campaign with a matchup versus Millsaps. That one was pretty routine, as Stephen F. Austin went into the break with a 57-35 edge and concluded on a 46-41 run on the way to a 103-76 win. Leading the team in scoring was Keon Thompson with 20 points and five rebounds. Lateef Patrick added 18 points with two assists, and Jerald Colonel was also in double-figures with 13 points and eight boards during the victory effort.
In game two versus Arkansas State, Stephen F. Austin cruised to another easy win. The Lumberjacks were ahead 46-31 going into the second half and concluded with a 44-34 stretch for a 90-65 victory in the end. Tops in scoring was Keon Thompson with 26 points, seven assists and five boards. Lateef Patrick had 17 points and tow assists, and Jerald Colonel had nine points with 11 boards. Narit Chotikavanic added 14 points in 23 minutes as well.
Rice Owls Betting Preview
Over on the Rice side, they had a pretty easy time in their opener versus the College of Biblical Studies. The Owls jumped out to a 65-18 edge in that one and closed with a 44-20 run in the second half for a 109-38 blowout victory. Rice’s top scorer was Jalen Smith with 18 points and two assists in 18 minutes. Eternity Eguagie had 15 points and five boards in 14 minutes, and Trae Broadnax added 13 points with six assists and five rebounds during the victory.
Matched up against Oregon in a road game back on Friday, the Owls held a five-point edge at halftime. Rice was outscored 40-31 the rest of the way however, and ended up falling 67-63 in a tough result. The Owls’ leading scorer this time was Trae Broadnax with 17 points and five rebounds, while Nick Anderson had 16 points and three boards. Jalen Smith was the only other team player to finish in double-digits with 14 points and five assists during the defeat.
Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks @ Rice Owls Betting Trends: November 11, 2025
Why the Rice Owls will win
- Rice has won each of its last 11 night games against the Southland Conference.
- Stephen F. Austin has lost the first half in six of its last eight road games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
Why the Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks will win
- Rice has lost each of its last six home games following a road loss.
- Stephen F. Austin has won five of its last six night games against non-Conference opponents.
- Rice has lost the first half in four of its last five night games at Tudor Fieldhouse against non-AP-ranked opponents.
Stephen F. Austin vs Rice Prediction
I’ll take a stab on Rice here. I could probably go either way, though; it’ll be a fun matchup. In any case, the Owls didn’t look too bad against Oregon despite losing steam in the second half during a tough road matchup. Rice ended up with just 35.5 percent shooting, a 36-33 rebounding deficit and got outscored 20-16 in the paint. That said, the Owls also held Oregon to just 32.7 percent shooting on the other side and managed 11 assists.
As for Stephen F. Austin, they didn’t have too many difficulties in their latest outing versus Arkansas State. The Lumberjacks shot a nice 48.6 percent from the field with 36.4 percent from 3-point range, a 40-22 rebounding edge and a 34-20 advantage on points in the paint. The 10-of-19 (52.6 percent) from the free throw line and the 14 turnovers were just about the only things to complain about in the 25-point win. That gives the Lumberjacks a pair of high-scoring blowout wins on the card so far. They’ll be a tough opponent but I think Rice pulls it off here.