UT Rio Grande Valley vs Lamar Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Dec. 16

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  • Lamar is a -3.5 point favorite vs UT Rio Grande Valley
  • Total (Over/Under): 136.5 points
  • UT Rio Grande Valley / Lamar TV channel: ESPN+

The UT Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros visit Montagne Center to take on the Lamar Cardinals on Dec. 16. Tip off is scheduled for 7:00pm EST in Beaumont, TX.

Lamar is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -3.5 (-110).

The UT Rio Grande Valley vs. Lamar Over/Under is 136.5 total points.

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

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
UT Rio Grande Valley+3.5 -110O 136.5 -110145
Lamar -3.5 -110U 136.5 -110-175

UT Rio Grande Valley vs Lamar Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts UT Rio Grande Valley 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 Lamar Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts UT Rio Grande Valley will cover the spread with 51.5% confidence for today’s game.


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  • UT Rio Grande Valley has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 19 of their last 27 games (+9.80 Units / 32% ROI)
  • UT Rio Grande Valley has hit the Team Total Under in 17 of their last 27 games (+5.65 Units / 18% ROI)
  • UT Rio Grande Valley have covered the 1H Spread in 15 of their last 27 games (+1.05 Units / 3% ROI)
  • UT Rio Grande Valley has hit the Game Total Under in 14 of their last 27 games (+0.80 Units / 3% ROI)
  • Lamar has hit the Game Total Under in 20 of their last 29 games (+10.10 Units / 32% ROI)
  • Lamar has hit the Team Total Under in 11 of their last 14 games at home (+7.60 Units / 48% ROI)
  • Lamar have covered the Spread in 17 of their last 29 games (+6.00 Units / 19% ROI)
  • Lamar has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 16 of their last 29 games (+3.30 Units / 10% ROI)
  • Lamar have covered the 1H Spread in 16 of their last 29 games (+0.95 Units / 3% ROI)

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

UT Rio Grande Valley has a 4-4 record against the spread this college basketball season (-0.4 Units / -4.55% ROI).

  • 2-6 when betting on the Moneyline for -5 Units / -51.55% ROI
  • 2-6 when betting the Over for -4.6 Units / -52.27% ROI
  • 6-2 when betting the Under for +3.8 Units / 43.18% ROI

Lamar Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Lamar has a 3-3 record against the spread this college basketball season (-0.3 Units / -3.9% ROI).

  • 3-4 when betting on the Moneyline for -0.9 Units / -5.19% ROI
  • 3-4 when betting the Over for -1.4 Units / -18.18% ROI
  • 4-3 when betting the Under for +0.7 Units / 9.09% ROI

UT Rio Grande Valley Offensive Stats & Trends:

Lamar averaged 16.4 assists per game (493 assists/30 games) last season — best among Southland Teams; League Avg: 13.2

Lamar averaged 78.6 points per game (2,358 points/30 games) last season — 2nd best among Southland Teams; League Avg: 73.2

Lamar averaged 12.9 turnovers per game (386 turnovers/30 games) last season — tied for 37th highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 11.6

Lamar averaged 1.27 points per shot (2,358 points/1,856 shots) last season — 3rd best among Southland Teams; League Avg: 1.24

Lamar Offensive Stats & Trends:

UT Rio Grande Valley forced 14.0 turnovers per game (421 turnovers/30 games) last season — tied for 27th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 11.8

UT Rio Grande Valley averaged 21.9 defensive rebounds per game (658 rebounds/30 games) last season — tied for 16th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.5

UT Rio Grande Valley allowed an average of 1.30 points per shot (2,389 points/1,837 shots) last season — tied for 7th highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.23

UT Rio Grande Valley has allowed opponents to shoot 32% from three (71/225) this season — 2nd best among Southland Teams ; League Avg: 34%

UT Rio Grande Valley Defensive Stats & Trends:

Lamar averaged 16.4 assists per game (493 assists/30 games) last season — best among Southland Teams; League Avg: 13.2

Lamar averaged 78.6 points per game (2,358 points/30 games) last season — 2nd best among Southland Teams; League Avg: 73.2

Lamar averaged 12.9 turnovers per game (386 turnovers/30 games) last season — tied for 37th highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 11.6

Lamar averaged 1.27 points per shot (2,358 points/1,856 shots) last season — 3rd best among Southland Teams; League Avg: 1.24

Lamar Defensive Stats & Trends:

UT Rio Grande Valley forced 14.0 turnovers per game (421 turnovers/30 games) last season — tied for 27th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 11.8

UT Rio Grande Valley averaged 21.9 defensive rebounds per game (658 rebounds/30 games) last season — tied for 16th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.5

UT Rio Grande Valley allowed an average of 1.30 points per shot (2,389 points/1,837 shots) last season — tied for 7th highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.23

UT Rio Grande Valley has allowed opponents to shoot 32% from three (71/225) this season — 2nd best among Southland Teams ; League Avg: 34%


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