Tarleton State vs Rice Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Nov. 20

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  • Rice is a -4.5 point favorite vs Tarleton State
  • Total (Over/Under): 145.5 points
  • Tarleton State / Rice TV channel: ESPN+

The Tarleton State Texans visit Tudor Fieldhouse to take on the Rice Owls on Nov. 20. Tip off is scheduled for 8:00pm EST in Houston, TX.

Rice is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -4.5 (-105).

The Tarleton State vs. Rice Over/Under is 145.5 total points.

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Tarleton State vs. Rice Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Tarleton State+4.5 -115O 145.5 -115154
Rice -4.5 -105U 145.5 -105-190

Tarleton State vs Rice Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Tarleton State will win this college basketball game with 65.4% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Tarleton State vs Rice Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Tarleton State will cover the spread with 53.4% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Tarleton State have covered the Spread in 21 of their last 30 games (+11.10 Units / 34% ROI)
  • Tarleton State has hit the 1H Moneyline in 14 of their last 30 games (+9.95 Units / 28% ROI)
  • Tarleton State have covered the 1H Spread in 19 of their last 30 games (+7.45 Units / 22% ROI)
  • Tarleton State has hit the Team Total Under in 12 of their last 18 away games (+5.15 Units / 25% ROI)
  • Tarleton State has hit the Game Total Under in 11 of their last 18 away games (+3.30 Units / 17% ROI)
  • Rice has hit the Team Total Over in 17 of their last 30 games (+2.11 Units / 6% ROI)
  • Rice has hit the Game Total Over in 8 of their last 14 games at home (+1.40 Units / 9% ROI)
  • Rice has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 7 of their last 14 games at home (+0.05 Units / 0% ROI)

Tarleton State Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Tarleton State has a 4-1 record against the spread this college basketball season (+2.9 Units / 52.73% ROI).

  • 2-3 when betting on the Moneyline for -1 Units / -14.93% ROI
  • 4-1 when betting the Over for +2.9 Units / 52.73% ROI
  • 1-4 when betting the Under for -3.4 Units / -61.82% ROI

Rice Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Rice has a 2-2 record against the spread this college basketball season (-0.2 Units / -4.55% ROI).

  • 1-3 when betting on the Moneyline for -2.55 Units / -26.42% ROI
  • 2-2 when betting the Over for -0.2 Units / -4.55% ROI
  • 2-2 when betting the Under for -0.2 Units / -4.55% ROI

Tarleton State Offensive Stats & Trends:

Tarleton State averaged 16.4 turnovers per game (525 turnovers/32 games) last season — highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 11.6

Tarleton State has made 4.8 three-pointers per game since the start of the 2023-24 season — lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.6

Tarleton State made 5.5 three-pointers per game last season — tied for 16th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.5

Tarleton State averaged 63.3 points per game (2,025 points/32 games) last season — 5th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 73.8

Rice Offensive Stats & Trends:

Rice is shooting 69% from the free throw line (903/1,314) since the start of the 2023-24 season — lowest among AAC Teams; League Avg: 73%

Rice averaged 1.23 points per shot (2,221 points/1,811 shots) last season — 5th lowest among AAC Teams; League Avg: 1.27

Rice had 24.1 free throw attempts per game last season — tied for 11th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 19.2

Rice averaged 11.6 turnovers per game (359 turnovers/31 games) last season — tied for 4th highest among AAC Teams; League Avg: 11.5

Tarleton State Defensive Stats & Trends:

Tarleton State averaged 16.4 turnovers per game (525 turnovers/32 games) last season — highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 11.6

Tarleton State has made 4.8 three-pointers per game since the start of the 2023-24 season — lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.6

Tarleton State made 5.5 three-pointers per game last season — tied for 16th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.5

Tarleton State averaged 63.3 points per game (2,025 points/32 games) last season — 5th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 73.8

Rice Defensive Stats & Trends:

Rice is shooting 69% from the free throw line (903/1,314) since the start of the 2023-24 season — lowest among AAC Teams; League Avg: 73%

Rice averaged 1.23 points per shot (2,221 points/1,811 shots) last season — 5th lowest among AAC Teams; League Avg: 1.27

Rice had 24.1 free throw attempts per game last season — tied for 11th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 19.2

Rice averaged 11.6 turnovers per game (359 turnovers/31 games) last season — tied for 4th highest among AAC Teams; League Avg: 11.5


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