The UT Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros (11-12, 3-4 WAC) welcome the UMKC Kangaroos (8-14, 3-4 WAC) to UTRGV Fieldhouse. The Kangaroos can end a five-game road losing streak. The game starts at 8 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 2, 2019.
UMKC Kangaroos at UT Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros Betting Odds
In their last outing, the Vaqueros won big over the Chicago State Cougars, 77-46, while the Kangaroos lost to the New Mexico State Aggies, 70-54.
UT Rio Grande Valley dominated nearly every stat category in the game. They had a turnover percentage of 15.5 (better than their season average of 15.9) and an offensive rebounding percentage of 30.0 (above their season average of 26.6). For those same stats, Chicago State put up marks of 30.4 and 15.6, respectively. UMKC, on the other hand, had a turnover percentage of 9.7 (better than their season average of 16.5). Javon Levi fueled UT Rio Grande Valley with nine points, 12 assists and eight rebounds. Rob Whitfield had a good outing for UMKC, putting up 16 points.
This was a highly competitive series last year. Each won one of the two games played against each other last season. In the most recent contest, the Kangaroos won 83-59. The Kangaroos’ offensive rebounding percentage was their biggest advantage over the Vaqueros. UMKC had a rate of 25.6, while UT Rio Grande Valley posted a mark of 15.4. This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.
The physical UT Rio Grande Valley offense might be getting to the charity stripe a lot in this meeting. The Vaqueros rank 33rd in the country with a free throw attempt (FTA) rate of 0.284, while UMKC ranks 286th in FTA rate allowed (0.267).
UMKC Kangaroos at UT Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros Betting Pick
Free Basketball Pick: SU Winner – UT Rio Grande Valley, ATS Winner – UT Rio Grande Valley, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- UMKC ranks 144th in three pointers attempted per game (22.5) while UT Rio Grande Valley ranks 267th (17.6).
- The Kangaroos rank 201st in rebounds allowed per game (36.4) while the Vaqueros rank 277th (40.3).
- The Vaqueros rank 155th in assists per game (13.2) while the Kangaroos rank 241st (10.9).
- UMKC ranks 43rd in steals allowed per game (5.5) while UT Rio Grande Valley ranks 119th (6.6).
Bettings Trends:
- The Kangaroos’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 8.8, up from 3.9 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Vaqueros have scored an average of 66.2 points per game (2.0 below their season average) and allowed an average of 64.4 points per game (5.1 below their season average).
