The Stony Brook Seawolves (2-2) will square off against the UT Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros (1-2) at American Bank Center. The game gets underway at 5 p.m. ET on Saturday, November 16, 2019.
Stony Brook Seawolves vs. UT Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros Betting Odds
In their last contest, the Vaqueros fell to the North Dakota State Bison, 76-70, while the Seawolves defeated the Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Islanders, 68-63.
Stony Brook dominated nearly every facet of the game. They had a ridiculously low turnover percentage of 7.5 (better than their season average of 16.9) and a free throw rate of 0.134 (matching their season average). Texas A&M-Corpus Christi put up marks of 21.1 and 0.094, respectively, for those same stats. UT Rio Grande Valley, meanwhile, had a much better turnover percentage (12.0 vs. 17.5). UT Rio Grande Valley was lifted by Jordan Jackson, who contributed 29 points. Elijah Olaniyi played a key role for Stony Brook with 19 points and six rebounds.
UT Rio Grande Valley might have difficulty scoring as they clash against one of the country’s best defenses. Since the 2018-19 season, Stony Brook ranks 22nd in defensive efficiency while the Vaqueros rank 289th in offensive efficiency. It could also be an error-filled game for the offense of the Seawolves, which ranks 293rd in ball security (turnover percentage of 20.4 percent). They’ll be going up against the stingy defense of the Vaqueros, which has forced the third-most turnovers in the nation (24.8 percent).
Stony Brook Seawolves vs. UT Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros ATS Pick
Free College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Stony Brook, ATS Winner – Stony Brook, O/U – Under
Betting Notes (2018-Present):
- Stony Brook ranks fifth in rebounds per game (41.1) while UT Rio Grande Valley ranks 294th in rebounds allowed per game (38.7).
- The Vaqueros rank fourth in steals per game (9.2) while the Seawolves rank 141st (6.3).
- UT Rio Grande Valley ranks 145th in assists per game (13.7) while Stony Brook ranks 275th (11.4).
- The Vaqueros rank 16th in three pointers allowed per game (18.8) while the Seawolves rank 242nd (24.0).
- Stony Brook ranks 35th in blocks per game (4.5) while UT Rio Grande Valley ranks 186th (3.0).
