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Arkansas State vs. Rice prediction: Why Arkansas State is favored to win men's college basketball matchup [12/13/2025]
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Written by Dave Garofolo, Content Producer
Get Arkansas State vs Rice predictions for college basketball Saturday.
Rice and Arkansas State will meet in men's college basketball action at Tudor Fieldhouse on Saturday, starting at 3:00PM ET.
Based on the latest simulation results, Dimers' advanced college basketball model predicts Arkansas State as the most likely winner of the Arkansas State vs. Rice game.
This article offers a closer look at Saturday's matchup, including an expanded look at the predicted score, best bets and picks.
Arkansas State vs. Rice prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using powerful machine learning and statistical analysis, we have simulated the result of Saturday's NCAA basketball matchup between Arkansas State and Rice 10,000 times as part of our men's college basketball predictions coverage.
Our independent predictive model currently gives Arkansas State a 55% chance of defeating Rice. Our predicted final score has Arkansas State winning 78-77.
According to our model, Rice (+3.5) has a 60% chance of covering the spread, while the 155.5-point over/under has an equal 50-50 chance of hitting.
Arkansas State vs. Rice odds
We have researched the best men's college basketball odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Arkansas State | Rice |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | -3.5 (-102) | +3.5 (-118) |
| Moneyline | -155 | +130 |
| Total | o155.5 (-114) | u155.5 (-105) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Arkansas State vs. Rice picks and best bet
After matching our probabilities against the best current odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:
| Bet Type | Pick | Bet Now |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Rice +3.5 | -118 |
| Moneyline | Rice | +130 |
| Total | Under 155.5 | -105 |
According to our men's college basketball best bets, the top play to make on this game is Rice +3.5 at the spread.
Arkansas State vs. Rice game-day updates and essential details
Saturday's men's college basketball matchup between Rice and Arkansas State at Tudor Fieldhouse is scheduled to start at 3:00PM ET.
- Who: Arkansas State vs. Rice
- Date: Saturday, December 13, 2025
- Time: 3:00PM ET/12:00PM PT
- Venue: Tudor Fieldhouse
Conclusion
We predict Arkansas State, with a 55% win probability, will likely beat Rice on Saturday.
AI and automation have enhanced this article to quickly deliver accurate Arkansas State vs. Rice insights, with human oversight ensuring high editorial quality. Our predictions are drawn from the latest data to help you make informed decisions. For additional resources and advice on responsible gambling, please call 1-800-GAMBLER.
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Dave Garofolo uses sophisticated AI-driven analytics to make predictions and evaluate player performances in the NBA, MLB, NFL, NHL, NCAAM, and PGA TOUR tournaments, crafting insightful game and prop previews.
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