Tarleton vs Rice Prediction 11/20/2025 Today’s College Basketball Picks

In this article, we will formulate Tarleton State vs Rice Prediction for this College Basketball game on Thursday, November 20th. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Rice Owls Preview

Rice has a 2-3 record this season and are in 12th place in the American conference. They are 2-2 ATS, 2-2 in Over/Under and have a 2-1 home record and a 0-2 away record. Rice is coming off a 66-91 road loss against Tennessee and will face Kennesaw State, Florida Gulf Coast and Oral Roberts next.

Offensively, Rice averages 75.6 points per game, which ranks 240th in the nation, while defensively, they allow 68.2 points per game (101st). The Owls shoot with 41.8% from the field (306th), and with 40.7% from beyond the arc (26th). They shoot with 73.2% from the free throw line (126th), and grab 38.4 rebounds per game (69th), while dishing out 13.2 assists per game (252nd) and committing 12.6 turnovers per game (190th).

Nick Anderson leads Rice in scoring, with an average of 14.6 points. Trae Broadnax follows with 14.2 points and 4 rebounds per game, while Jalen Smith adds 12.6 points per game.

Tarleton State Texans Preview

Tarleton State has a 3-3 record this season and are in 4th place in the WAC conference. They are 4-1 ATS, 4-1 in Over/Under and have a 3-0 home record and a 0-3 away record. Tarleton State is coming off a 77-54 home win against Angelo State and will face Midwestern State, Cincinnati and Howard Payne next.

Offensively, Tarleton State averages 75.8 points per game, which ranks 238th in the nation, while defensively, they allow 79.8 points per game (279th). The Texans shoot with 44.0% from the field (236th), and with 33.0% from beyond the arc (201st). They shoot with 80.0% from the free throw line (22nd), and grab 33.3 rebounds per game (175th), while dishing out 11.0 assists per game (336th) and committing 15.3 turnovers per game (321st).

Dior Johnson leads Tarleton State in scoring, with an average of 22.7 points and 7 rebounds. Freddy Hicks follows with 12 points and 3 rebounds per game, while DJ Dormu adds 10 points and 3 assists per game.

Tarleton State Texans @ Rice Owls Betting Trends: November 20, 2025

Why the Rice Owls will win

• Tarleton State has lost each of its last nine road night games against non-Conference opponents.
• Rice has won six of its last seven games against non-Conference opponents at Tudor Fieldhouse.
• Tarleton State has lost the first half in eight of its last nine road night games against non-Conference opponents.

Why the Tarleton State Texans will win

• Rice has lost each of its last eight games following a road loss.
• Tarleton State has won three of its last four games.
• Tarleton State has won the first half in three of its last four games.

Total Points Facts

• Four of Tarleton State’s last five games against non-Conference opponents have produced a total of 156+ points.
• Nine of Rice’s last 12 games against non-Conference opponents have produced a total of 144 or fewer points.

Matchup/League Facts

• Rice ranks 26th among Division 1 teams for three-point percentage this season (40.7%).
• Tarleton State ranks 363rd among Division 1 teams for three-point field goal attempts per game this season (14.7).
• Tarleton State ranks T22nd among Division 1 teams for free throw percentage this season (80.0%).

Tarleton State vs Rice Prediction

In this Tarleton State vs Rice Prediction, Rice is coming as -3 home favorites. Both teams have exactly three wins this season, but Tarleton State has been winless in its three road games. Rice has a superior defense, allowing 11.6 points per game fewer than Tarleton State and has an elite three-point percentage and are dominating on the boards. The value here lies with the home team, so take Rice and lay the points in this one.

Nikos Lagouretos's Pick: Rice -3