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Rice vs. Tennessee prediction: Why Tennessee is favored to win men's college basketball matchup [11/17/2025]
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Written by Mac Douglass, Senior Editor
Get Rice vs Tennessee predictions for college basketball Monday.
Tennessee will take on Rice in men's college basketball action at Thompson-Boling Arena on Monday, commencing at 8:30PM ET.
Based on the latest simulation results, Dimers' advanced college basketball model predicts Tennessee as the most likely winner of the Rice vs. Tennessee game.
This article offers a closer look at Monday's matchup, including an expanded look at the predicted score, best bets and picks.
Rice vs. Tennessee prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using trusted machine learning and statistical analysis, we have simulated the outcome of Monday's NCAA basketball game between Rice and Tennessee 10,000 times as part of our men's college basketball predictions coverage.
Our leading predictive model gives Tennessee a 98% chance of beating Rice. Our predicted final score has Tennessee winning 86-60.
According to our model, Rice (+26.5) has a 52% chance of covering the spread, while the over/under total of 143.5 points has a 54% chance of going over.
Rice vs. Tennessee odds
We have researched the best Men's College Basketball odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Rice | Tennessee |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | +26.5 (-110) | -26.5 (-105) |
| Moneyline | +3500 | -6502 |
| Total | o143.5 (-115) | u143.5 (-105) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Rice vs. Tennessee picks and best bet
After matching our predictions 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 +26.5 | -110 |
| Moneyline | Tennessee | -6502 |
| Total | Over 143.5 | -115 |
According to our men's college basketball best bets, the top play to make on this game is Over 143.5 total points.
Rice vs. Tennessee game-day updates and essential details
Monday's men's college basketball matchup between Tennessee and Rice at Thompson-Boling Arena is scheduled to begin at 8:30PM ET.
- Who: Rice vs. Tennessee
- Date: Monday, November 17, 2025
- Time: 8:30PM ET/5:30PM PT
- Venue: Thompson-Boling Arena
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Conclusion
We predict Tennessee, with a 98% win probability, will likely beat Rice on Monday.
AI and automation have enhanced this article to quickly deliver accurate Rice vs. Tennessee insights, with human oversight ensuring high editorial quality. Our predictions are sourced from up-to-date data to help you make informed decisions. For additional resources and advice on responsible gambling, please call 1-800-GAMBLER.
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Mac Douglass specializes in NFL previews for the NFC South and NFC East, MLB best bets, Formula 1 race previews, and professional tennis insights. Combining predictive simulations and data-driven sports analysis, Mac provides in-depth content to elevate the betting experience for sports fans.
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