The UT Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros (7-14, 3-5 WAC) and the Kansas City Roos (12-11, 4-4 WAC) battle at Swinney Recreation Center. The Vaqueros will attempt to snap a 10-game road losing streak. The game is scheduled to start at 8 p.m. ET on Thursday, February 6, 2020.
UT Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros vs. Kansas City Roos Betting Odds
Both teams were victorious in their last game. The Roos had no trouble getting past the Chicago State Cougars 69-51, while the Vaqueros were victorious over the Bakersfield Roadrunners 70-59.
UT Rio Grande Valley played a nearly flawless game. They had a phenomenal free throw rate of 0.580 (above their season average of 0.200) and a turnover percentage of 13.6 (better than their season average of 15.3). Bakersfield had marks of 0.236 and 21.6, respectively, for those same stats. The Roos, meanwhile, forced 19 turnovers and held the Cougars to an effective field goal percentage of 0.421 (below the 0.478 mark opponents have averaged against Kansas City this season). Rob Whitfield had a solid game for Kansas City with 21 points. Meanwhile, UT Rio Grande Valley was led by Quinton Johnson II, who had 11 points and nine rebounds.
In their first matchup this year, Javon Levi led the Vaqueros to a 76-64 win. He notched a double-double with 15 points and 12 assists. UT Rio Grande Valley out-rebounded Kansas City. The Vaqueros had more offensive rebounds (18 vs. 6) and total rebounds (39 vs. 27).
Kansas City figures to have the edge on the offensive side of the ball. The Roos rank 77th in effective field goal percentage (0.522), while UT Rio Grande Valley ranks 318th in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.528).
UT Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros at Kansas City Roos Pick
College Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Kansas City, ATS Winner – Kansas City, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- UT Rio Grande Valley ranks 12th in blocks allowed per game (2.3) while Kansas City ranks 159th (4.6).
- The Vaqueros rank 217th in rebounds per game (33.8) while the Roos rank 261st (32.3).
- Kansas City ranks 215th in three pointers attempted per game (19.9) while UT Rio Grande Valley ranks 241st (18.9).
- The Roos rank 108th in assists per game (13.7) while the Vaqueros rank 216th in assists allowed per game (14.6).
- UT Rio Grande Valley ranks 22nd in steals per game (8.7) while Kansas City ranks 99th in steals allowed per game (6.3).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Vaqueros have scored an average of 71.0 points per game (0.5 below their season average) and allowed an average of 75.2 points per game (4.6 above their season average).
- The Roos’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 16.6, up from 4.1 for the season.
