UT Rio Grande Valley vs Northwestern State Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Jan. 12

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  • UT Rio Grande Valley is a -2.5 point favorite vs Northwestern State
  • Total (Over/Under): 144.5 points
  • UT Rio Grande Valley / Northwestern State TV channel: ESPN+

The UT Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros visit Prather Coliseum to take on the Northwestern State Demons on Jan. 12. Tip off is scheduled for 7:30pm EST in Natchitoches, LA.

UT Rio Grande Valley is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -2.5 (-115).

The UT Rio Grande Valley vs. Northwestern State Over/Under is 144.5 total points.

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

UT Rio Grande Valley vs Northwestern State Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts UT Rio Grande Valley will win this college basketball game with 59.1% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

UT Rio Grande Valley vs Northwestern State Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts UT Rio Grande Valley will cover the spread with 53.7% confidence for today’s game.


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  • UT Rio Grande Valley has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 18 of their last 29 games (+5.35 Units / 16% ROI)
  • UT Rio Grande Valley has hit the Team Total Under in 17 of their last 29 games (+3.45 Units / 11% ROI)
  • UT Rio Grande Valley has hit the Game Total Over in 8 of their last 15 away games (+1.40 Units / 8% ROI)
  • Northwestern State has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 9 of their last 13 games at home (+4.50 Units / 30% ROI)
  • Northwestern State have covered the Spread in 18 of their last 31 games (+3.70 Units / 11% ROI)
  • Northwestern State has hit the Game Total Under in 8 of their last 13 games at home (+3.60 Units / 25% ROI)
  • Northwestern State has hit the Moneyline in 7 of their last 13 games at home (+1.55 Units / 8% ROI)
  • Northwestern State has hit the Team Total Under in 7 of their last 13 games at home (+0.40 Units / 3% ROI)

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

UT Rio Grande Valley has a 6-8 record against the spread this college basketball season (-2.8 Units / -18.18% ROI).

  • 4-10 when betting on the Moneyline for -9.7 Units / -51.05% ROI
  • 6-8 when betting the Over for -2.8 Units / -18.18% ROI
  • 8-6 when betting the Under for +1.4 Units / 9.09% ROI

Northwestern State Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Northwestern State has a 8-6 record against the spread this college basketball season (+1.4 Units / 9.09% ROI).

  • 3-11 when betting on the Moneyline for -5.6 Units / -40% ROI
  • 10-4 when betting the Over for +5.6 Units / 36.36% ROI
  • 4-10 when betting the Under for -7 Units / -45.45% ROI

UT Rio Grande Valley Offensive Stats & Trends:

Northwestern State has averaged 20.2 defensive rebounds per game (324 rebounds/16 games) this season — tied for 9th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.5

Northwestern State allowed opponents to shoot 32% from three (199/632) last season — 4th best among Southland Teams ; League Avg: 33%

Northwestern State has averaged 21.9 defensive rebounds per game (1,712 rebounds/78 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — 2nd lowest among Southland Teams; League Avg: 22.9

Northwestern State has allowed 78.0 points per game (1,248 points/16 games) this season — 2nd highest among Southland Teams ; League Avg: 72.3

Northwestern State Offensive Stats & Trends:

Northwestern State has averaged 8.0 offensive rebounds per game (128 rebounds/16 games) this season — lowest among Southland Teams; League Avg: 10.4

Northwestern State averaged 10.7 offensive rebounds per game (309 rebounds/29 games) last season — 4th best among Southland Teams; League Avg: 9.8

Northwestern State has averaged 12.1 turnovers per game (193 turnovers/16 games) this season — tied for 4th highest among Southland Teams; League Avg: 11.6

Northwestern State has averaged 8.0 offensive rebounds per game (128 rebounds/16 games) this season — 14th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 10.9

UT Rio Grande Valley Defensive Stats & Trends:

Northwestern State has averaged 20.2 defensive rebounds per game (324 rebounds/16 games) this season — tied for 9th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.5

Northwestern State allowed opponents to shoot 32% from three (199/632) last season — 4th best among Southland Teams ; League Avg: 33%

Northwestern State has averaged 21.9 defensive rebounds per game (1,712 rebounds/78 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — 2nd lowest among Southland Teams; League Avg: 22.9

Northwestern State has allowed 78.0 points per game (1,248 points/16 games) this season — 2nd highest among Southland Teams ; League Avg: 72.3

Northwestern State Defensive Stats & Trends:

Northwestern State has averaged 8.0 offensive rebounds per game (128 rebounds/16 games) this season — lowest among Southland Teams; League Avg: 10.4

Northwestern State averaged 10.7 offensive rebounds per game (309 rebounds/29 games) last season — 4th best among Southland Teams; League Avg: 9.8

Northwestern State has averaged 12.1 turnovers per game (193 turnovers/16 games) this season — tied for 4th highest among Southland Teams; League Avg: 11.6

Northwestern State has averaged 8.0 offensive rebounds per game (128 rebounds/16 games) this season — 14th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 10.9


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