Utah Tech vs Texas Rio Grande Valley Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Feb. 23

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  • Utah Tech (11-16) is a -2.5 point favorite vs Texas Rio Grande Valley (14-14)
  • Total (Over/Under): 154.5 points
  • Watch the game on ESPN+

The Utah Tech Trailblazers (11-16) visit UTRGV Fieldhouse to take on the Texas Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros (14-14) on Feb. 23. Tip off is scheduled for 7:30pm EST in Edinburg.

Utah Tech is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -2.5 (-110).

The Utah Tech vs. Texas Rio Grande Valley Over/Under is 154.5 total points.

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

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Utah Tech-2.5 -110O 154.5 -110-140
Texas Rio Grande Valley +2.5 -110U 154.5 -110+115

Utah Tech vs Texas Rio Grande Valley Prediction for Today’s Game:

Based on recent trends, the winning team model predicts Utah Tech will win this game with 53.5% confidence.

Utah Tech vs Texas Rio Grande Valley Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts Utah Tech will cover the spread with 51.0% confidence.

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


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  • Utah Tech have covered the Spread in 24 of their last 39 games (+8.60 Units / 20% ROI)
  • Utah Tech have covered the 1H Spread in 19 of their last 29 games (+8.05 Units / 25% ROI)
  • Utah Tech has hit the 1H Moneyline in 13 of their last 27 games (+6.45 Units / 18% ROI)
  • Utah Tech has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 12 of their last 17 games (+6.40 Units / 34% ROI)
  • Utah Tech has hit the Team Total Under in 8 of their last 10 games (+5.75 Units / 50% ROI)
  • UT Rio Grande Valley has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 22 of their last 30 games (+14.40 Units / 44% ROI)
  • UT Rio Grande Valley has hit the Moneyline in 10 of their last 21 games (+11.20 Units / 44% 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 28 of their last 49 games (+6.00 Units / 11% ROI)
  • UT Rio Grande Valley have covered the 1H Spread in 8 of their last 10 games at home (+5.80 Units / 53% ROI)

Utah Tech Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Utah Tech has gone 14-9 against the spread this college basketball season (+4.1 Units / 0% ROI).

  • 8-15 when betting on the Moneyline for -6.15 Units / -15.41% 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

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

Texas Rio Grande Valley has gone 12-12 against the spread this college basketball season (-1.2 Units / -4.55% ROI).

  • 10-13 when betting on the Moneyline for +9.2 Units / 33.21% ROI
  • 13-10 when betting the Over for +2 Units / 7.56% ROI
  • 10-13 when betting the Under for -4.25 Units / -16.13% ROI

Utah Tech Offensive Stats & Trends:

Utah Tech has 24.1 free throw attempts per game this season — 4th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 18.1

Utah Tech has averaged 14.9 turnovers per game (343 turnovers/23 games) this season — 9th highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 12.5

Utah Tech is shooting 38% from three (198/522) this season — 16th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 34%

Utah Tech has an assist to turnover ratio of 0.9 (299 assists/ 343 TOs) this season — tied for lowest among WAC Teams; League Avg: 1.1

Texas Rio Grande Valley Offensive Stats & Trends:

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 26.3 free throw attempts per game this season — best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 18.1

Texas Rio Grande Valley has 26.3 free throw attempts per game this season — best among WAC Teams; League Avg: 20.8

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

Utah Tech Defensive Stats & Trends:

Utah Tech has averaged 23.3 defensive rebounds per game (536 rebounds/23 games) this season — 5th lowest among WAC Teams; League Avg: 24.3

Utah Tech has allowed 73.0 points per game (1,679 points/23 games) this season — 2nd highest among WAC Teams ; League Avg: 68.4

Utah Tech has allowed 73.6 points per game (3,975 points/54 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — 2nd highest among WAC Teams ; League Avg: 68.1

Utah Tech has allowed an average of 1.23 points per shot (3,975 points/3,220 shots) since the start of the 2021-22 season — 5th highest among WAC Teams ; League Avg: 1.20

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


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