Texas Rio Grande Valley vs California Baptist Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Mar. 1

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  • California Baptist (15-14) is a California Baptist -10.5 point favorite vs Texas Rio Grande Valley (15-15)
  • Total (Over/Under): 147.5 points
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The Texas Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros (15-15) visit CBU Events Center to take on the California Baptist Lancers (15-14) on Mar. 1. Tip off is scheduled for 10:00pm EST in Riverside.

California Baptist is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -10.5 (-110).

The Texas Rio Grande Valley vs. California Baptist Over/Under is 147.5 total points.

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

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Texas Rio Grande Valley+10.5 -110O 147.5 -105+400
California Baptist -10.5 -110U 147.5 -115-550

Texas Rio Grande Valley vs California Baptist Prediction for Today’s Game:

Based on recent trends, the winning team model predicts California Baptist will win this game with 70.5% confidence.

Texas Rio Grande Valley vs California Baptist Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts California Baptist will cover the spread with 54.0% confidence.

Both predictions factor in up-to-date player injuries for both Texas Rio Grande Valley and California Baptist, plus offensive & defensive matchups, recent games and key player performances this season.


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  • UT Rio Grande Valley has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 22 of their last 32 games (+12.20 Units / 35% ROI)
  • UT Rio Grande Valley has hit the Moneyline in 11 of their last 23 games (+11.90 Units / 43% ROI)
  • UT Rio Grande Valley has hit the Team Total Under in 11 of their last 14 games (+7.60 Units / 48% ROI)
  • UT Rio Grande Valley has hit the Game Total Over in 29 of their last 50 games (+7.00 Units / 13% ROI)
  • UT Rio Grande Valley has hit the 1H Moneyline in 2 of their last 6 away games (+2.30 Units / 38% ROI)
  • California Baptist has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 27 of their last 38 games (+16.00 Units / 38% ROI)
  • California Baptist has hit the Game Total Under in 26 of their last 40 games (+11.70 Units / 27% ROI)
  • California Baptist has hit the 1H Moneyline in 13 of their last 22 games at home (+5.95 Units / 13% ROI)
  • California Baptist have covered the 1H Spread in 4 of their last 6 games at home (+1.80 Units / 27% ROI)
  • California Baptist have covered the Spread in 6 of their last 11 games at home (+1.60 Units / 13% ROI)

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

Texas Rio Grande Valley has gone 13-13 against the spread this college basketball season (-1.3 Units / -4.55% ROI).

  • 11-14 when betting on the Moneyline for +9.9 Units / 33.33% ROI
  • 15-10 when betting the Over for +4 Units / 13.96% ROI
  • 10-15 when betting the Under for -6.45 Units / -22.59% ROI

California Baptist Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

California Baptist has gone 10-14 against the spread this college basketball season (-5.35 Units / 0% ROI).

  • 12-14 when betting on the Moneyline for -6.65 Units / -12.2% ROI
  • 10-16 when betting the Over for -7.6 Units / -25.59% ROI
  • 16-10 when betting the Under for +5 Units / 16.84% ROI

Texas Rio Grande Valley Offensive Stats & Trends:

Texas Rio Grande Valley has 26.3 free throw attempts per game this season — best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 18.1

Texas Rio Grande Valley has averaged 16.5 turnovers per game (379 turnovers/23 games) this season — highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 12.5

Texas Rio Grande Valley has averaged 16.5 turnovers per game (379 turnovers/23 games) this season — highest among WAC Teams; League Avg: 13.1

Texas Rio Grande Valley has a 47% free throw rate (606 free throw attempts/1,303 field goal attempts) this season — highest among WAC Teams; League Avg: 36%

California Baptist Offensive Stats & Trends:

California Baptist has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.2 (849 assists/ 714 TOs) since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for best among WAC Teams; League Avg: 1.1

California Baptist is shooting 50% from inside the arc (291/585) this season — 2nd lowest among WAC Teams; League Avg: 53%

California Baptist has averaged 9.2 offensive rebounds per game (212 rebounds/23 games) this season — tied for 2nd lowest among WAC Teams; League Avg: 10.0

California Baptist has a 31% free throw rate (404 free throw attempts/1,312 field goal attempts) this season — 2nd lowest among WAC Teams; League Avg: 36%

Texas Rio Grande Valley Defensive Stats & Trends:

Texas Rio Grande Valley has averaged 5.0 steals per game (114 steals/23 games) this season — 2nd lowest among WAC Teams; League Avg: 7.2

Texas Rio Grande Valley has averaged 25.5 defensive rebounds per game (587 rebounds/23 games) this season — 4th best among WAC Teams; League Avg: 24.3

Texas Rio Grande Valley has averaged 5.0 steals per game (114 steals/23 games) this season — tied for 17th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.7

Texas Rio Grande Valley has averaged 5.1 steals per game (276 steals/54 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — 2nd lowest among WAC Teams; League Avg: 7.0

California Baptist Defensive Stats & Trends:

California Baptist has averaged 4.9 steals per game (278 steals/57 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for 10th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.6

California Baptist has averaged 4.4 steals per game (102 steals/23 games) this season — lowest among WAC Teams; League Avg: 7.2

California Baptist has averaged 4.9 steals per game (278 steals/57 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — lowest among WAC Teams; League Avg: 7.0

California Baptist has averaged 4.4 steals per game (102 steals/23 games) this season — 4th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.7


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