Southern Utah vs Texas Rio Grande Valley Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Mar. 9

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  • Southern Utah (17-11) is a -4.5 point favorite vs Texas Rio Grande Valley [team_underdog_record]
  • Total (Over/Under): 154.5 points
  • Southern Utah / Texas Rio Grande Valley TV channel: ESPN+

The Southern Utah Thunderbirds (17-11) visit UTRGV Fieldhouse to take on the Texas Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros [team_home_record] on Mar. 9. Tip off is scheduled for 7:30pm EST in Edinburg, TX.

Southern Utah is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -4.5 (-120).

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

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

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Southern Utah-4.5 -120O 154.5 -110-225
Texas Rio Grande Valley +4.5 +100U 154.5 -110+180

Southern Utah vs Texas Rio Grande Valley Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Southern Utah will win this college basketball game with 68.4% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Southern Utah vs Texas Rio Grande Valley Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Texas Rio Grande Valley will cover the spread with 54.4% confidence for today’s game.


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Southern Utah Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Southern Utah has a 16-11 record against the spread this college basketball season (+3.9 Units / 12.68% ROI).

  • 7-20 when betting on the Moneyline for -12.25 Units / -34.95% ROI
  • 15-12 when betting the Over for +1.8 Units / 5.84% ROI
  • 12-15 when betting the Under for -4.5 Units / -14.61% ROI

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

Texas Rio Grande Valley has a 11-16 record against the spread this college basketball season (-6.55 Units / -21.3% ROI).

  • 5-20 when betting on the Moneyline for -6.35 Units / -24.1% ROI
  • 15-13 when betting the Over for +0.75 Units / 2.44% ROI
  • 13-15 when betting the Under for -3.5 Units / -11.35% ROI

Southern Utah Offensive Stats & Trends:

Southern Utah has a 38% free throw rate (1,360 free throw attempts/3,620 field goal attempts) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 10th highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 32%

Southern Utah has averaged 80.3 points per game (4,736 points/59 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 15th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 72.5

Southern Utah has 23.1 free throw attempts per game since the start of the 2022-23 season — 8th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 18.6

Southern Utah has made 453 three-pointers since the start of the 2022-23 season — 2nd most among WAC Teams

Texas Rio Grande Valley Offensive Stats & Trends:

Texas Rio Grande Valley has 26.1 free throw attempts per game this season — 3rd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 19.3

Texas Rio Grande Valley has averaged 14.4 turnovers per game (331 turnovers/23 games) this season — tied for 7th highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 11.8

Texas Rio Grande Valley has made 5.4 three-pointers per game this season — tied for 12th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.5

Texas Rio Grande Valley is shooting 48% from inside the arc (411/850) this season — tied for 35th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 52%

Southern Utah Defensive Stats & Trends:

Southern Utah has allowed opponents to shoot 45% (1,629/3,604) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 43rd highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 44%

Southern Utah has 415 steals since the start of the 2022-23 season — 4th most among WAC Teams

Southern Utah has allowed 75.5 points per game (4,452 points/59 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 22nd highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 71.1

Southern Utah has allowed opponents to shoot 45% (1,629/3,604) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 2nd highest among WAC Teams ; League Avg: 43%

Texas Rio Grande Valley Defensive Stats & Trends:

Texas Rio Grande Valley has averaged 22.1 defensive rebounds per game (509 rebounds/23 games) this season — tied for 21st lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.7

Texas Rio Grande Valley has averaged 8.6 steals per game (197 steals/23 games) this season — tied for 23rd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.8

Texas Rio Grande Valley has allowed 79.8 points per game (1,836 points/23 games) this season — tied for 10th highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 71.8

Texas Rio Grande Valley has allowed opponents to shoot 46% (645/1,416) this season — tied for 36th highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 44%


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