It will be a battle between WAC opponents when the California Baptist Lancers (9-5, 1-0 WAC) welcome the UT Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros (8-8) to the CBU Events Center. The game is scheduled to begin at 10 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 5, 2019.
UT Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros vs. California Baptist Lancers Betting Prediction
The last time the Vaqueros played, they topped the Texas A&M-Commerce Lions, 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. Terry Winn III fueled UT Rio Grande Valley with 18 points and six rebounds.
The Lancers were victorious over the San Diego Christian Hawks in their last matchup, 87-71. The Lancers 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 was California Baptist’s top scorer with 22 points on 8-for-18 shooting from the field.
California Baptist could dominate on the defensive side of the ball as they clash against one of the NCAA’s worst offenses. The Lancers currently rank 50th in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.459), while UT Rio Grande Valley is 345th in effective field goal percentage (0.427).
Both teams have had a player step their game up over their last five games. Lesley Varner II (0 points) has been fantastic for the Vaqueros while Acquaah (0 points) has made solid contributions to the Lancers.
UT Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros vs. California Baptist Lancers Free Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – California Baptist, O/U – Over
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Notes
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 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).
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).
Bettings Trends:
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.
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).
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