The UT Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros (15-12, 7-4 WAC) welcome the Utah Valley Wolverines (16-8, 5-4 WAC) to UTRGV Fieldhouse. The Vaqueros will try to extend their five-game winning streak. Action begins at 8 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 16, 2019.
Utah Valley Wolverines at UT Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros ATS Odds
In their last matchup, the Vaqueros beat the Seattle Redhawks, 59-44, while the Wolverines fell to the New Mexico State Aggies, 84-77.
The Vaqueros forced 25 turnovers and held the Redhawks to an effective field goal percentage of 0.410 (below their season average of 0.517). Utah Valley, on the other hand, had a better effective field goal percentage (0.551 vs. 0.556). UT Rio Grande Valley’s Javon Levi played well, putting up 12 points, nine assists and seven steals. Utah Valley was lifted by Baylee Steele, who contributed 11 points and 12 rebounds.
In their first matchup this year, Jake Toolson led the Wolverines to an 82-61 victory. He recorded 16 points and eight rebounds. Utah Valley’s effective field goal percentage was its biggest advantage over UT Rio Grande Valley. The Wolverines had a rate of 0.682 while the Vaqueros posted a mark of 0.362.
Second-chance points could be hard to come by for UT Rio Grande Valley in this contest. The Vaqueros rank 237th in offensive rebounding percentage (27.0 percent), while Utah Valley ranks 33rd in defensive rebounding percentage (75.5 percent). Additionally, the Wolverines are among the NCAA’s elite at getting to the line, ranking 22nd in free throw attempt (FTA) rate (0.292). The Vaqueros, meanhwile, rank 341st in opponents’ FTA rate (0.313).
Utah Valley vs. UT Rio Grande Valley Free Pick
Basketball Tip: SU Winner – UT Rio Grande Valley, ATS Winner – UT Rio Grande Valley, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Utah Valley ranks 51st in rebounds allowed per game (32.4) while UT Rio Grande Valley ranks 280th (40.1).
- The Vaqueros rank 13th in three pointers allowed per game (18.3) while the Wolverines rank 124th (21.7).
- The Vaqueros average 9.7 steals per game, which ranks fifth in the country. The Wolverines rank 144th in steals allowed per game (6.8).
- Utah Valley ranks 28th in blocks allowed per game (2.5) while UT Rio Grande Valley ranks 141st (3.7).
Bettings Trends:
- The Vaqueros’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 13.2, up from 0.2 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Wolverines have scored an average of 61.0 points per game (12.8 below their season average) and allowed an average of 54.6 points per game (14.1 below their season average).
