The UT Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros (2-1) will be at home in UTRGV Fieldhouse when they square off with the Prairie View A&M Panthers (1-1). Action gets underway at 8 p.m. ET on Wednesday, November 14, 2018.
Prairie View A&M Panthers at UT Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros ATS Odds
In their last game, the Vaqueros beat the Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Islanders, 76-69, while the Panthers were beaten by the Baylor Bears, 91-80.
The Vaqueros had a much better turnover percentage (8.8 vs. 16.0) and had a better offensive rebounding percentage (38.5 vs. 36.4). Prairie View A&M, meanwhile, had a better turnover percentage (15.3 vs. 20.3). UT Rio Grande Valley rallied around Lesley Varner II, who contributed 21 points and seven rebounds. Meanwhile, Gary Blackston was a key piece for Prairie View A&M with 18 points and six rebounds.
The aggressive UT Rio Grande Valley offense could be getting to the free throw line a lot in this showdown. Dating back to last season, the Vaqueros rank 20th in the nation with a free throw attempt (FTA) rate of 0.296, while Prairie View A&M has been among the NCAA’s most foul-prone squads (giving up a 349th-ranked FTA rate of 0.329).
Prairie View A&M Panthers at UT Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros Betting Pick
Free College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Prairie View A&M, ATS Winner – Prairie View A&M, O/U – Under
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
- UT Rio Grande Valley averages 37.4 rebounds per game, which ranks 82nd in the nation. Prairie View A&M ranks 247th in rebounds allowed per game (36.8).
- The Panthers rank 164th in three pointers attempted per game (21.9) while the Vaqueros rank 239th (20.0).
- UT Rio Grande Valley ranks 148th in blocks per game (3.3) while Prairie View A&M ranks 190th in blocks allowed per game (3.7).
- The Panthers rank 119th in assists allowed per game (12.9) while the Vaqueros rank 250th (14.8).
- UT Rio Grande Valley averages 7.7 steals per game, which ranks 30th in the nation. Prairie View A&M ranks 143rd in steals allowed per game (6.1).
