The McNeese State Cowboys (3-8) look to end their six-game road losing streak in a matchup against the UT Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros (7-6) at UTRGV Fieldhouse. The game is scheduled to get underway at 8 p.m. ET on Saturday, December 22, 2018.
McNeese State Cowboys at UT Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros Betting Prediction
The last time the Cowboys played, they were blown out by the Saint Mary’s Gaels, 87-65. Saint Mary’s’ 7.1 turnover percentage was their largest advantage over McNeese State, who had a rate of 16.8. Malik Hines was the top scorer from either team with 26 points on 11-for-14 shooting.
The Vaqueros were victorious over the Texas A&M-Commerce Lions in their last matchup, 91-84. UT Rio Grande Valley’s 6.5 turnover percentage was their largest advantage over Texas A&M-Commerce, who had a mark of 21.6. With 18 points and six rebounds, Terry Winn III had a good performance for UT Rio Grande Valley.
Lesley Varner II and Winn III have played well over the last five games for UT Rio Grande Valley. Varner II has averaged 0 points per game. Not to be outdone, Winn III has recorded 0 points a game during that span.
A focal point for the UT Rio Grande Valley offense is getting to the free throw line. The Vaqueros rank 52nd in free throw attempt (FTA) rate (0.281), but McNeese State is among the best in the country at keeping opponents away from the charity stripe (ranking 19th by yielding a FTA rate of 0.161). Furthermore, the Cowboys rank 340th in turnover percentage (23.6 percent), while the Vaqueros rank ninth in opponents’ turnover percentage (25.2 percent).
McNeese State Cowboys at UT Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros Pick
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Notes
Betting Notes:
McNeese State ranks 44th in rebounds allowed per game (32.0) while UT Rio Grande Valley ranks 243rd (41.8).
The Vaqueros rank sixth in steals per game (9.6) while the Cowboys rank 192nd (3.8).
UT Rio Grande Valley ranks 15th in three pointers allowed per game (18.0) while McNeese State ranks 181st (24.0).
The Cowboys rank 31st in blocks allowed per game (2.5) while the Vaqueros rank 128th (4.1).
UT Rio Grande Valley averages 13.5 assists per game, which ranks 130th in the country. McNeese State ranks 168th in assists allowed per game (14.6).
Bettings Trends:
The Cowboys have outscored opponents by an average of 0.2 points in their last five games. For the season, McNeese State has lost by an average of 5.0 points.
During their last five games, the Vaqueros have scored an average of 75.4 points per game (6.2 above their season average) and allowed an average of 74.0 points per game (4.2 above their season average).
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