Lamar vs Texas Rio Grande Valley Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Dec. 7

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  • Texas Rio Grande Valley is a -8.5 point favorite vs Lamar
  • Total (Over/Under): 152.5 points
  • Lamar / Texas Rio Grande Valley TV channel: ESPN+

The Lamar Cardinals visit UTRGV Fieldhouse to take on the Texas Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros on Dec. 7. Tip off is scheduled for 5:30pm EST in Edinburg, TX.

Texas Rio Grande Valley is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -8.5 (-110).

The Lamar vs. Texas Rio Grande Valley Over/Under is 152.5 total points.

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Lamar vs. Texas Rio Grande Valley Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Lamar+8.5 -110O 152.5 -110+310
Texas Rio Grande Valley -8.5 -110U 152.5 -110-400

Lamar vs Texas Rio Grande Valley Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Texas Rio Grande Valley will win this college basketball game with 80.0% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Lamar vs Texas Rio Grande Valley Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Texas Rio Grande Valley will cover the spread with 54.0% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Lamar have covered the Spread in 18 of their last 29 games (+5.90 Units / 18% ROI)
  • Lamar has hit the Moneyline in 16 of their last 29 games (+2.45 Units / 4% ROI)
  • Lamar has hit the Game Total Over in 8 of their last 14 away games (+1.40 Units / 9% ROI)
  • Lamar has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 15 of their last 29 games (+1.40 Units / 4% ROI)
  • UT Rio Grande Valley has hit the 1H Moneyline in 12 of their last 28 games (+7.60 Units / 21% ROI)
  • UT Rio Grande Valley has hit the Game Total Over in 17 of their last 28 games (+4.95 Units / 16% ROI)
  • UT Rio Grande Valley has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 9 of their last 14 games at home (+3.40 Units / 21% ROI)
  • UT Rio Grande Valley have covered the 1H Spread in 9 of their last 14 games at home (+3.20 Units / 20% ROI)
  • UT Rio Grande Valley has hit the Team Total Over in 8 of their last 14 games at home (+0.98 Units / 6% ROI)

Lamar Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Lamar has a 3-3 record against the spread this college basketball season (-0.3 Units / -4.55% ROI).

  • 2-4 when betting on the Moneyline for +0.6 Units / 10% ROI
  • 4-2 when betting the Over for +1.8 Units / 27.27% ROI
  • 2-4 when betting the Under for -2.4 Units / -36.36% ROI

Texas Rio Grande Valley Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Texas Rio Grande Valley has a 5-2 record against the spread this college basketball season (+2.8 Units / 36.36% ROI).

  • 3-4 when betting on the Moneyline for -2.9 Units / -15.55% ROI
  • 5-2 when betting the Over for +2.8 Units / 36.36% ROI
  • 2-5 when betting the Under for -3.5 Units / -45.45% ROI

Lamar Offensive Stats & Trends:

Lamar averaged 16.4 assists per game (493 assists/30 games) last season — best among Southland Teams; League Avg: 13.2

Lamar averaged 12.9 turnovers per game (386 turnovers/30 games) last season — tied for 37th highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 11.6

Lamar shot 45% (838/1,856) last season — 2nd best among Southland Teams; League Avg: 44%

Lamar had a TS% of 48% last season — 3rd best among Southland Teams; League Avg: 46%

Texas Rio Grande Valley Offensive Stats & Trends:

UT Rio Grande Valley made 5.2 three-pointers per game last season — tied for 11th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.5

UT Rio Grande Valley averaged 13.5 turnovers per game (406 turnovers/30 games) last season — tied for 18th highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 11.6

UT Rio Grande Valley had 23.7 free throw attempts per game last season — tied for 14th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 19.2

UT Rio Grande Valley averaged 7.9 offensive rebounds per game (238 rebounds/30 games) last season — tied for 39th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 9.8

Lamar Defensive Stats & Trends:

Lamar averaged 24.8 defensive rebounds per game (745 rebounds/30 games) last season — 2nd best among Southland Teams; League Avg: 23.3

Lamar allowed an average of 1.26 points per shot (2,211 points/1,754 shots) last season — tied for 4th highest among Southland Teams ; League Avg: 1.27

Lamar allowed 73.7 points per game (2,211 points/30 games) last season — 4th best among Southland Teams ; League Avg: 73.9

Lamar allowed opponents to shoot 42% (741/1,754) last season — 2nd best among Southland Teams ; League Avg: 44%

Texas Rio Grande Valley Defensive Stats & Trends:

UT Rio Grande Valley averaged 21.9 defensive rebounds per game (658 rebounds/30 games) last season — tied for 16th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.5

UT Rio Grande Valley averaged 8.2 steals per game (246 steals/30 games) last season — tied for 38th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.7

UT Rio Grande Valley allowed opponents to shoot 47% (860/1,837) last season — tied for 9th highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 44%

UT Rio Grande Valley allowed an average of 1.30 points per shot (2,389 points/1,837 shots) last season — tied for 7th highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.23


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