Arkansas State vs Rice Prediction, Picks & Odds | 13 Dec 2025

College Basketball Betting Preview: Arkansas State vs Rice

The Arkansas State Red Wolves square off against the Rice Owls, with tip-off scheduled for 15:00 on Saturday, December 13.

We’re delighted to see Rice have been given a headstart on the spread. Take the +3.5 at -112 when they go up against Arkansas State.

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Arkansas State Red Wolves got the win in their previous game. A 90-78 triumph occurred on the road when playing Little Rock Trojans.

Rice Owls won their last game, beating Texas State Bobcats at home. It was a 77-72 win.

Head-to-Head Statistics

It was a 75-67 win for Rice when they last played Arkansas State.

NCAAB	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Arkansas State	7-3	808	796	12	4-0	3-3	4W
Rice	4-6	757	732	25	4-2	0-4	2W

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Arkansas State vs Rice Prediction & Picks

Our Arkansas State vs Rice betting guide delivers expert insight, including a main match pick, our correct score angle and bet builder recommendations. Dive into each section below for more.

Game Prediction

The line makes plenty of appeal considering it’s set at +3.5 and our prediction is that Rice should be able to cover it in this college contest. There is -112 available for this outcome.

Team news and current form always play a key role in shaping our expert basketball predictions. We also dig into the latest stats and trends to help deliver the most accurate college hoops picks possible.

Key Arkansas State vs Rice stats:

• The +3.5 line has been covered by Rice in 7 of their last 10 games at home.
• The +3.5 line has been covered by Rice in 14 of their last 20 games at home.
• The +3.5 line has been covered by Rice in 2 consecutive games.
• The -3.5 line hasn’t been covered by AR State in 4 of their last 5 games on the road.
• The -3.5 line hasn’t been covered by AR State in 7 of their last 10 games on the road.

Rice +3.5 Probability

According to the best sportsbooks, there’s a 52.9% likelihood of our pick landing a return. Our analysts think there’s a stronger chance of success and calculate the probability to be closer to 60%. This is why we regard this as a value bet.

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Our Game Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Arkansas State 78 - 79 Rice

We’ll roll the dice and go for the Owls to register a 79-78 victory. We don’t think that there will be too much between the teams and we’re happy to take the massive odds.

Arkansas State vs Rice Odds

The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Sportsbooks’ favorites Arkansas State are regarded as likeliest victors for this college game and the -161 about them triumphing means a 62% chance based on their current Moneyline betting odds. Rice are the underdogs at +136 and they’re regarded as least likely to win.

There is a spread of 3.5 and total points has a line of 152.5. A bet on the Totals allows fans to use the latest basketball data to good effect. There’s an opportunity to bet Over 152.5 at -115.

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Moneyline

AR State

-161

Rice

+136

Point Spread

AR State -3.5

-108

Rice +3.5

-112

Total Points

Under 152.5

-105

Over 152.5

-115

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Arkansas State Stats

Rice Stats

Moneyline

• 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games
• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games
• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• -3.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 games
• -3.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 3 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• +3.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 games
• +3.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 7 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 160.40 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 160.30 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 152.5: Covered in 8 of the previous 10 games
• Over 152.5 on the Road: Covered in 8 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 80.80 pts and allowed 79.60 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 78.30 pts and allowed 82.00 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 148.90 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 143.50 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 152.5: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 games
• Over 152.5 at Home: Covered in 2 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 75.70 pts and allowed 73.20 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 76.10 pts and allowed 67.40 pts in the last 10 home games

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American Athletic Conference	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Tulsa	9-1	907	697	210	6-0	3-1	6W
UAB	7-3	824	705	119	5-1	2-2	1W
Florida Atlantic	7-3	818	705	113	4-2	3-1	2W
North Texas	7-3	702	651	51	6-1	1-2	1L
Tulane	7-3	763	771	-8	5-3	2-0	1W
Wichita State	6-4	783	673	110	5-2	1-2	2W
South Florida	6-4	886	796	90	5-2	1-2	2W
Temple	5-4	714	667	47	4-2	1-2	1W
Memphis	4-4	608	593	15	4-2	0-2	3W
UTSA	4-5	653	640	13	2-2	2-3	2L
Rice	4-6	757	732	25	4-2	0-4	2W
Charlotte	4-6	701	717	-16	4-3	0-3	1L
East Carolina	3-7	674	769	-95	3-5	0-2	2L

Sun Belt	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
South Alabama	8-2	756	689	67	4-0	4-2	1L
Arkansas State	7-3	808	796	12	4-0	3-3	4W
James Madison	7-4	826	816	10	6-0	1-4	2W
Coastal Carolina	6-4	765	705	60	3-0	3-4	1W
Southern Miss	6-4	779	725	54	5-0	1-4	1W
Marshall	6-4	798	777	21	4-1	2-3	1W
Texas State	7-5	895	803	92	7-1	0-4	1W
Georgia Southern	7-5	983	938	45	5-1	2-4	4W
Troy	6-5	982	875	107	2-2	4-3	1W
Appalachian State	6-5	812	726	86	4-1	2-4	2W
Old Dominion	3-7	753	786	-33	3-0	0-7	4L
UL Monroe	3-7	718	791	-73	3-2	0-5	1W
Georgia State	1-9	641	769	-128	1-2	0-7	6L
Louisiana	1-9	574	717	-143	1-3	0-6	8L

• Overall = Overall Wins-Losses
• PF = Total Points For
• PA = Total Points Against
• N. Pts = Point Differential
• Home = Home Record
• Away = Away Record
• Strk = Current Streak

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