The Lamar Cardinals (3-2) will travel to UTRGV Fieldhouse to go head-to-head with the UT Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros (3-3). Action gets underway at 8 p.m. ET on Friday, November 23, 2018.
Lamar Cardinals at UT Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros Betting Odds
In their last matchup, the Vaqueros were blown out by the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets, 72-44, while the Cardinals easily got past the Arlington Baptist Patriots, 105-40.
Lamar played a perfect game. They had a ridiculous offensive rebounding percentage of 50.0 (above their season average of 39.3) and a free throw rate of 0.267 (matching their season average). For those same stats, Arlington Baptist had marks of 14.6 and 0.115, respectively. UT Rio Grande Valley, on the other hand, held Georgia Tech to an offensive rebounding percentage of 22.2 (below the 38.2 mark opponents have averaged against UT Rio Grande Valley this season). UT Rio Grande Valley was lifted by Lesley Varner II, who contributed 11 points and seven rebounds. Meanwhile, Josh Nzeakor played a key role for Lamar with 24 points and six rebounds.
The ineffective offense of UT Rio Grande Valley will clash against the stingy defense of Lamar. Since the 2017-18 season, the Vaqueros rank 315th in offensive efficiency, while the Cardinals are 24th in defensive efficiency. The Cardinals should have the edge on that end of the court. Additionally, the Cardinals could control the offensive glass in this contest as they rank 33rd in the NCAA in offensive rebounding percentage at 34.1 percent. The Vaqueros, meanwhile, rank 287th in defensive rebounding percentage (69.2 percent).
Lamar Cardinals vs. UT Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros Pick
Free Basketball Tip: SU Winner – UT Rio Grande Valley, O/U – Under
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
- Lamar averages 38.4 rebounds per game, which ranks 43rd in the country. UT Rio Grande Valley ranks 320th in rebounds allowed per game (40.9).
- The Cardinals rank 152nd in three pointers attempted per game (22.3) while the Vaqueros rank 250th (20.0).
- UT Rio Grande Valley ranks 156th in blocks per game (3.3) while Lamar ranks 235th (2.5).
- The Cardinals average 8.6 steals per game, which ranks eighth in the country. The Vaqueros rank 157th in steals allowed per game (6.2).
- Lamar averages 13.7 assists per game, which ranks 154th in the NCAA. UT Rio Grande Valley ranks 260th in assists allowed per game (14.6).
