Rice vs Tennessee Prediction, Picks & Odds | 17 Nov 2025

College Basketball Betting Preview: Rice vs Tennessee

The Rice Owls go up against the Tennessee Volunteers, with tip-off scheduled for 21:30 on Monday, November 17.

There’s everything to like about the -26.5 line that Tennessee have to cover against Rice. Take the -110 and feel confident that the favorites get the job done.

Rice Owls claimed a victory in their previous game. A 71-64 home win occurred against Texas A&M-Commerce Lions.

Tennessee Volunteers last game saw them claim a 99-66 home win over North Florida Ospreys.

NCAAB	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Tennessee	21-10	2482	2152	330	15-5	6-5	1L
Rice	13-18	2291	2311	-20	9-8	4-10	1W

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Rice vs Tennessee Prediction & Picks

Get set for Rice vs Tennessee with our full betting breakdown, complete with an expert match prediction, a likely final score, top player prop picks and a value-driven bet builder.

Game Prediction

Tennessee at -26.5 on the spread really stand out in this college game. We are prepared to wager at odds of -110 and expect the favorites to cover this line.

We put solid research behind every basketball pick, starting with recent form and a clear read on injuries. From there, key college hoops stats and advanced metrics help complete the picture and support smarter betting decisions.

Key Rice vs Tennessee stats:

• The -26.5 line has been covered by Tennessee in 2 consecutive games.

Tennessee -26.5 Probability

The best sportsbooks are estimating that there is a 52.4% likelihood of this pick delivering a return. After careful examination, our cappers have this probability close to 60%. This college basketball bet can therefore be backed with confidence.

If you’re looking for a bigger potential return on your stake, there is always the option to move the line. Consider the betting odds and whether each line can be covered.

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Our Game Prediction

Tennessee -26.5 @ -110 Bet Now

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Ja'Kobi Gillespie Over 5.5 Assists -125

Ja'Kobi Gillespie (Tennessee) can be wagered to secure Over 5.5 assists at -125. We’re tempted to back him to cover the Player Assists line, with plenty of juice on offer.

Latest Ja'Kobi Gillespie Player Prop Odds

Points

Over 16.5

-120

Under 16.5

-105

Assists

Over 5.5

-135

Under 5.5

+105

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Nate Ament Over 3.5 Assists +105

Nate Ament (Tennessee) can be wagered to total Over 3.5 assists at +105. The total for him on the Overs has lots of appeal, with bettors able to get plenty of juice.

Latest Nate Ament Player Prop Odds

Points

Over 18.5

-135

Under 18.5

+105

Assists

Over 3.5

+115

Under 3.5

-149

Rebounds

Over 7.5

-141

Under 7.5

+105

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Correct Score Prediction

Rice 59 - 89 Tennessee

We’re going for the Vols to win by a 89-59 scoreline, something which is available at huge odds. This speculative wager can provide a big return for a small stake.

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Rice vs Tennessee Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

There’s an absence of Moneyline odds for this college game due to it being perceived as one-sided, although underdogs Rice and their opponents are available as options on the spread.

The spread is currently 26.5, with the total points line at 143.5. There is no denying the popularity of betting on the Totals. The Over 143.5 selection is available to back at -115.

Whether you are betting pre-game or in-game, you can feast on a wide range of team props and game lines at the top basketball sportsbooks. The selections are practically endless, and it’s fantastic to have so many options.

Moneyline

Rice

-

Tennessee

-

Point Spread

Rice +26.5

-110

Tennessee -26.5

-110

Total Points

Under 143.5

-105

Over 143.5

-115

Nate Ament is the market leader to rack up the most points. You can back -135 that he gets Over 18.5 points. Alternatively, Under is trading at +105.

Nate Ament (Tennessee)

Over 18.5

-135

Under 18.5

+105

Ja'Kobi Gillespie (Tennessee)

Over 16.5

-120

Under 16.5

-105

Ja'Kobi Gillespie (Tennessee)

Over 5.5

-135

Under 5.5

+105

Nate Ament (Tennessee)

Over 3.5

+115

Under 3.5

-149

Nate Ament (Tennessee)

Over 7.5

-141

Under 7.5

+105

Among the various options for wagering on college basketball, you will find that micro betting is provided. It focuses on short-term in-game outcomes such as Next Field Goal, where you select if the shot will be a two or three-pointer.

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Rice Stats

Tennessee Stats

Moneyline

• 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games
• 2 wins and 8 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 games
• 10 wins and 0 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• +26.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 9 of the last 10 games
• +26.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 9 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• -26.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 2 of the last 10 games
• -26.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 2 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 140.50 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 142.60 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 143.5: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games
• Over 143.5 on the Road: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 72.00 pts and allowed 68.50 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 68.30 pts and allowed 74.30 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 143.20 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 146.70 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 143.5: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games
• Over 143.5 at Home: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 77.20 pts and allowed 66.00 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 81.00 pts and allowed 65.70 pts in the last 10 home games

NCAAB Table Select Season 2025/20262024/20252023/20242022/20232021/20222020/20212019/2020

Southeastern	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Florida	25-6	2719	2222	497	17-2	8-4	11W
Vanderbilt	24-7	2695	2329	366	14-3	10-4	2W
Arkansas	23-8	2797	2479	318	17-3	6-5	2W
Alabama	23-8	2856	2591	265	15-5	8-3	1W
Georgia	22-9	2802	2457	345	15-5	7-4	3W
Tennessee	21-10	2482	2152	330	15-5	6-5	1L
Texas A&M	21-10	2744	2463	281	14-4	7-6	2W
Missouri	20-11	2477	2333	144	15-3	5-8	2L
Kentucky	19-12	2518	2285	233	15-6	4-6	2L
Texas	18-13	2615	2382	233	13-6	5-7	2L
Oklahoma	17-14	2565	2402	163	12-5	5-9	4W
Auburn	16-15	2589	2487	102	13-6	3-9	1L
LSU	15-16	2524	2425	99	10-9	5-7	3L
Mississippi State	13-18	2423	2539	-116	9-10	4-8	5L
South Carolina	13-18	2324	2361	-37	11-8	2-10	1W
Ole Miss	12-19	2334	2354	-20	9-9	3-10	2L

American Athletic Conference	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Tulsa	25-6	2666	2244	422	14-2	11-4	5W
South Florida	23-8	2739	2373	366	14-4	9-4	9W
Wichita State	21-10	2426	2186	240	14-5	7-5	6W
UAB	20-11	2457	2278	179	9-9	11-2	2W
North Texas	18-13	2183	2065	118	12-5	6-8	2W
Florida Atlantic	17-14	2463	2320	143	11-6	6-8	1L
Tulane	17-14	2248	2350	-102	10-9	7-5	4L
Temple	16-15	2307	2201	106	10-7	6-8	1L
Charlotte	15-16	2271	2306	-35	11-7	4-9	3L
Memphis	13-18	2338	2373	-35	10-7	3-11	1W
Rice	13-18	2291	2311	-20	9-8	4-10	1W
East Carolina	11-20	2217	2401	-184	7-12	4-8	2L
UTSA	5-25	2084	2422	-338	2-12	3-13	5L

• 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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