The New Mexico State Aggies (28-4, 16-1 WAC) will be in the Western Athletic Conference Tourney at Orleans Arena when they meet the UT Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros (19-15, 10-7 WAC). Action begins at 9 p.m. ET on Friday, March 15, 2019.
UT Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros vs. New Mexico State Aggies ATS Odds
Both teams were triumphant in their last game. The Aggies had no trouble getting past the Chicago State Cougars 86-49, while the Vaqueros defeated the Bakersfield Roadrunners 85-70.
UT Rio Grande Valley dominated nearly every facet of the game. They had a phenomenal free throw rate of 0.521 (above their season average of 0.302) and an effective field goal percentage of 0.625 (above their season average of 0.457). For those same stats, Bakersfield was 0.262 and 0.443, respectively. Meanwhile, New Mexico State played a nearly perfect game. They had a phenomenal offensive rebounding percentage of 41.2 (above their season average of 37.1) and a turnover percentage of 16.0 (worse than their season average of 14.7). For those same stats, Chicago State had marks of 8.8 and 22.6, respectively. New Mexico State’s Eli Chuha had a solid performance, recording 14 points and six rebounds. UT Rio Grande Valley, meanwhile, was lifted by Tyson Smith, who recorded 19 points.
New Mexico State could dominate the offensive glass in this matchup. The Aggies rank eighth in offensive rebounding percentage (37.3 percent), while UT Rio Grande Valley ranks 342nd in defensive rebounding percentage (66.1 percent). Also, the 303rd-ranked offense of the Vaqueros (offensive efficiency of 99.1) will face a tough test against the 20th-ranked defense of the Aggies (defensive efficiency of 94.7).
UT Rio Grande Valley vs. New Mexico State Betting Pick
Basketball Pick: SU Winner – New Mexico State, ATS Winner – New Mexico State, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- New Mexico State ranks 21st in three pointers attempted per game (27.7) while UT Rio Grande Valley ranks 304th (16.8).
- The Vaqueros rank fourth in steals per game (9.5) while the Aggies rank 161st (5.8).
- New Mexico State ranks first in blocks allowed per game (1.9) while UT Rio Grande Valley ranks 138th (3.5).
- The Aggies rank first in rebounds allowed per game (28.9) while the Vaqueros rank 278th (39.1).
- New Mexico State ranks second in assists allowed per game (8.8) while UT Rio Grande Valley ranks 160th (13.3).
Bettings Trends:
- The Vaqueros’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 2.6, up from 0.8 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Aggies have scored an average of 83.2 points per game (5.4 above their season average) and allowed an average of 60.8 points per game (3.3 below their season average).
