- UT Rio Grande Valley is a -6.5 point favorite vs Lamar
- Total (Over/Under): 142.5 points
- Lamar / UT Rio Grande Valley TV channel: ESPN+
The Lamar Cardinals visit UTRGV Fieldhouse to take on the UT Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros on Feb. 16. Tip off is scheduled for 7:30 pm in Edinburg, TX.
UT Rio Grande Valley is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -6.5 (-105).
The Lamar vs. UT Rio Grande Valley Over/Under is 142.5 total points.
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Lamar vs. UT Rio Grande Valley Odds, Spread, Over/Under
Lamar vs UT Rio Grande Valley Prediction for Today:
The winning team model predicts UT Rio Grande Valley will win this college basketball game with 71.9% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.
Lamar vs UT Rio Grande Valley Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts UT Rio Grande Valley will cover the spread with 57.9% confidence for today’s game.
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Lamar Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Lamar has hit the Game Total Over in 7 of their last 9 games (+4.80 Units / 48% ROI)
- Lamar has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 8 of their last 12 away games (+3.35 Units / 24% ROI)
- Lamar has hit the Team Total Over in 8 of their last 12 away games (+3.35 Units / 24% ROI)
- Lamar have covered the Spread in 7 of their last 12 away games (+2.60 Units / 20% ROI)
- Lamar have covered the 1H Spread in 7 of their last 12 away games (+1.30 Units / 9% ROI)
UT Rio Grande Valley Basketball Best Bets Today:
- UT Rio Grande Valley has hit the Moneyline in 8 of their last 9 games (+10.10 Units / 65% ROI)
- UT Rio Grande Valley has hit the 1H Moneyline in 13 of their last 18 games (+9.70 Units / 36% ROI)
- UT Rio Grande Valley has hit the Team Total Under in 13 of their last 19 games (+6.15 Units / 28% ROI)
- UT Rio Grande Valley have covered the 1H Spread in 13 of their last 20 games (+5.05 Units / 22% ROI)
- UT Rio Grande Valley have covered the Spread in 6 of their last 7 games (+4.95 Units / 66% ROI)
Lamar Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Lamar has a 11-12 record against the spread this college basketball season (-2.2 Units / -8.37% ROI).
- 10-14 when betting on the Moneyline for -7.9 Units / -16.61% ROI
- 13-11 when betting the Over for +0.9 Units / 3.41% ROI
- 11-13 when betting the Under for -3.3 Units / -12.5% ROI
UT Rio Grande Valley Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
UT Rio Grande Valley has a 13-11 record against the spread this college basketball season (+0.95 Units / 3.62% ROI).
- 12-12 when betting on the Moneyline for -1.1 Units / -3.05% ROI
- 10-14 when betting the Over for -5.4 Units / -20.45% ROI
- 14-10 when betting the Under for +3 Units / 11.36% 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 has 17.0 free throw attempts per game this season — 2nd lowest among Southland Teams; League Avg: 20.4
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 has averaged 11.6 offensive rebounds per game (1,028 rebounds/89 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among Southland Teams; League Avg: 10.0
UT Rio Grande Valley Offensive Stats & Trends:
UT Rio Grande Valley has a TS% of 51% this season — best among Southland Teams; League Avg: 47%
UT Rio Grande Valley has an eFG% of 55% this season — best among Southland Teams; League Avg: 51%
UT Rio Grande Valley has a TS% of 50% since the start of the 2024-25 season — best among Southland Teams; League Avg: 47%
UT Rio Grande Valley made 10.6 three-pointers per game last season — best among Southland Teams; League Avg: 7.3
Lamar Defensive Stats & Trends:
Lamar has allowed opponents to shoot 43% (604/1,391) this season — 4th best among Southland Teams ; League Avg: 44%
Lamar allowed 73.7 points per game (2,211 points/30 games) last season — 4th best among Southland Teams ; League Avg: 73.9
Lamar has allowed an average of 1.29 points per shot (1,796 points/1,391 shots) this season — 5th highest among Southland Teams ; League Avg: 1.29
Lamar averaged 24.8 defensive rebounds per game (745 rebounds/30 games) last season — 2nd best among Southland Teams; League Avg: 23.3
UT Rio Grande Valley Defensive Stats & Trends:
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 has allowed opponents to shoot 41% (616/1,492) this season — 2nd best among Southland Teams ; League Avg: 44%
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 forced 14.0 turnovers per game (421 turnovers/30 games) last season — tied for 27th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 11.8
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