UT Rio Grande Valley vs Nicholls State Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Feb. 9

Baylor guard Dale Bonner, bottom and Nicholls State guard Micah Thomas, above, tangle for the loose ball in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Dec. 28, 2022, in Waco, Texas. (AP Photo/Jerry Larson)
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  • UT Rio Grande Valley is a -1.5 point favorite vs Nicholls State
  • Total (Over/Under): 145.5 points
  • UT Rio Grande Valley / Nicholls State TV channel: ESPN+

The UT Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros visit David R. Stopher Gymnasium to take on the Nicholls State Colonels on Feb. 9. Tip off is scheduled for 7:30 pm in Thibodaux, LA.

UT Rio Grande Valley is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -1.5 (-115).

The UT Rio Grande Valley vs. Nicholls State Over/Under is 145.5 total points.

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UT Rio Grande Valley vs. Nicholls State Odds, Spread, Over/Under

UT Rio Grande Valley vs Nicholls State Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Nicholls State will win this college basketball game with 51.0% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

UT Rio Grande Valley vs Nicholls State Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Nicholls State will cover the spread with 51.0% confidence for today’s game.


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  • UT Rio Grande Valley has hit the 1H Moneyline in 18 of their last 29 games (+9.15 Units / 22% ROI)
  • UT Rio Grande Valley have covered the 1H Spread in 19 of their last 29 games (+7.55 Units / 23% ROI)
  • UT Rio Grande Valley has hit the Team Total Under in 16 of their last 29 games (+1.35 Units / 4% ROI)
  • UT Rio Grande Valley has hit the Game Total Over in 9 of their last 16 away games (+1.30 Units / 7% ROI)
  • UT Rio Grande Valley has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 16 of their last 29 games (+1.05 Units / 3% ROI)
  • Nicholls has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 8 of their last 12 games at home (+3.40 Units / 25% ROI)
  • Nicholls has hit the Team Total Over in 7 of their last 12 games at home (+1.10 Units / 8% ROI)
  • Nicholls has hit the 1H Moneyline in 17 of their last 32 games (+0.15 Units / 0% ROI)

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

UT Rio Grande Valley has a 12-10 record against the spread this college basketball season (+1 Units / 4.15% ROI).

  • 11-11 when betting on the Moneyline for -1 Units / -2.99% ROI
  • 9-13 when betting the Over for -5.3 Units / -21.9% ROI
  • 13-9 when betting the Under for +3.1 Units / 12.81% ROI

Nicholls State Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Nicholls State has a 10-13 record against the spread this college basketball season (-4.3 Units / -17% ROI).

  • 9-14 when betting on the Moneyline for -5.5 Units / -17.68% ROI
  • 12-11 when betting the Over for -0.1 Units / -0.4% ROI
  • 11-12 when betting the Under for -2.2 Units / -8.7% ROI

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 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 has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.5 (386 assists/ 253 TOs) this season — best among Southland Teams; League Avg: 1.2

UT Rio Grande Valley has 16.0 free throw attempts per game this season — lowest among Southland Teams; League Avg: 20.3

Nicholls State Offensive Stats & Trends:

Nicholls State is shooting 67% from the free throw line (316/474) this season — 9th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 72%

Nicholls State averaged 38% free throw attempts for every field goal attempt (711 free throw attempts/1,856 field goal attempts) last season — tied for 20th highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 33%

Nicholls State shot 37% from three (279/754) last season — 19th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 34%

Nicholls State has made 9.1 three-pointers per game this season — 3rd best among Southland Teams; League Avg: 7.7

UT Rio Grande Valley Defensive Stats & Trends:

UT Rio Grande Valley has allowed opponents to shoot 32% from three (169/535) this season — best among Southland Teams ; League Avg: 34%

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 79.6 points per game (2,389 points/30 games) last season — tied for 12th highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 72.0

UT Rio Grande Valley has allowed an average of 1.21 points per shot (1,595 points/1,314 shots) this season — 2nd best among Southland Teams ; League Avg: 1.29

Nicholls State Defensive Stats & Trends:

Nicholls State has averaged 19.0 defensive rebounds per game (438 rebounds/23 games) this season — 2nd lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.1

Nicholls State has forced 15.0 turnovers per game (344 turnovers/23 games) this season — tied for 8th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 11.9

Nicholls State has averaged 19.0 defensive rebounds per game (438 rebounds/23 games) this season — lowest among Southland Teams; League Avg: 22.3

Nicholls State has allowed opponents to shoot 31% from three (595/1,893) since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among Southland Teams ; League Avg: 34%


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