The UT Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros (8-8) will be at the CBU Events Center to square off with the California Baptist Lancers (9-5, 1-0 WAC) in a WAC matchup. Action gets underway at 10 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 5, 2019.
UT Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros at California Baptist Lancers Betting Odds
Both teams were victorious over their last opponent. The Lancers defeated the San Diego Christian Hawks 87-71, while the Vaqueros beat the Texas A&M-Commerce Lions 91-84.
The Vaqueros had a much better turnover percentage (6.5 vs. 21.6) and had a better effective field goal percentage (0.479 vs. 0.462). The Lancers, meanwhile, had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (27.8 vs. 5.7) and had a better effective field goal percentage (0.597 vs. 0.500). Milan Acquaah led the way for California Baptist, recording 22 points and six assists. Meanwhile, UT Rio Grande Valley received a boost from Terry Winn III, who contributed 18 points and six rebounds.
The Vaqueros’ Lesley Varner II has been playing at a high level over his last five games, averaging 0 points per game. Meanwhile, Acquaah has averaged 0 points during that same time frame for the Lancers.
California Baptist could have their way on defense as they square off against one of the worst offenses in the NCAA. The Lancers rank 50th in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.459), while UT Rio Grande Valley is 345th in effective field goal percentage (0.427).
UT Rio Grande Valley vs. California Baptist Free Pick
Free Prediction: SU Winner – California Baptist, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- California Baptist ranks 54th in rebounds per game (39.1) while UT Rio Grande Valley ranks 257th in rebounds allowed per game (41.3).
- The Lancers rank 28th in assists allowed per game (10.5) while the Vaqueros rank 137th (13.5).
- California Baptist ranks 22nd in blocks allowed per game (2.4) while UT Rio Grande Valley ranks 119th (3.9).
- The Lancers rank 59th in three pointers attempted per game (25.7) while the Vaqueros rank 231st (19.2).
- UT Rio Grande Valley ranks ninth in steals per game (9.9) while California Baptist ranks 178th (5.1).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Lancers have scored an average of 79.6 points per game (2.8 below their season average) and allowed an average of 85.4 points per game (12.5 above their season average).
- The Vaqueros have outscored opponents by an average of 1.4 points in their last five games. On the season, UT Rio Grande Valley has been defeated by an average of 2.4 points.
