Rice vs Alcorn State Prediction 12-16-24 College Basketball Picks

In this article, we will formulate a Rice vs Alcorn State prediction for this College Basketball game on Monday, December 16th at Tudor Fieldhouse in Houston, Texas. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Rice Owls Betting Preview

The Rice Owls are 7-3 this year after they lost to Texas State by a score of 75-66 in their last game. Rice trailed 35-31 at halftime and allowed 40 points in the second half in the loss. The Owls shot 40% from the field, 27.8% on three-pointers, and 68% on free throws in the game. Caden Powell led Rice with 14 points and six rebounds in the loss.

Prior to that game, the Owls defeated Iona by a score of 70-66 and Arkansas State by a score of 75-67. Rice has scored 70.3 points per game and they have allowed 66.3 points per game, while also averaging 39.9 rebounds and 10.9 assists per game this season. Trae Broadnax is averaging 14.6 points, 5.8 rebounds, and 3.9 assists per game, while Rice is shooting 41.2% from the field, 69.7% on free throws, and 31.7% on three-pointers this year. 

Alcorn State Betting Preview

The Alcorn State Braves are 0-10 this season after they lost to Oklahoma by a score of 94-78 in their last game. Alcorn State trailed 49-41 at the half and allowed 45 more points in the second half in the loss. The Braves shot 52.6% from the field, 50% on three-pointers, and 66.7% on free throws in the game. Omari Hamilton led Alcorn State with 16 points and four rebounds in the game. 

Prior to that loss, the Braves lost their first nine games of the season, with eight of them coming by double digits. Alcorn State has scored 57.1 points per game and they have allowed 84.4 points per game, while also averaging 35 rebounds and 10.4 assists per game this season. Omari Hamilton is averaging 11.1 points, 5.3 rebounds, and 0.8 assists per game, while Alcorn State is shooting 34.2% from the field, 68.5% on free throws, and 30.2% on three-pointers this year. 

Why Rice will beat Alcorn State

• Alcorn State has lost each of its last 30 road games against non-conference opponents.
• The home team has won each of Alcorn State’s last 11 games.
• Alcorn State has lost the first half in each of its last 13 night games against non-conference opponents.

Total Points Facts

• Thirteen of Rice’s last 15 night games against non-conference opponents at Tudor Fieldhouse have produced a total of 138+ points.
• Eighteen of Alcorn State’s last 22 night games against non-AP-ranked opponents have produced a total of 137+ points.

Rice vs Alcorn State Prediction 

Alcorn State comes into this matchup looking for their first win of the season, but they will be on the road here. The Braves are shooting just 34.2% from the field and they are allowing over 84 points per game on defense. Rice has won two of their last three games and while they are only shooting 41.2% from the field, they are scoring over 70 points per game. Alcorn State did cover this number against Oklahoma in their last game, but I can’t back this team with how they play defense. Take Rice at home.