The UT Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros (3-3) clash with the Lamar Cardinals (3-2) at UTRGV Fieldhouse. The game is scheduled to get underway at 8 p.m. ET on Friday, November 23, 2018.
Lamar Cardinals vs. UT Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros ATS Prediction
The Cardinals will be looking for similar success after blowing out the Arlington Baptist Patriots in their last game, 105-40. The Cardinals had a ridiculous offensive rebounding percentage of 50.0 (above their season average of 39.3), while the Patriots had a free throw rate of 0.115 (below their season average of 0.265). Lamar received a boost from Josh Nzeakor, who was the game’s leading scorer with 24 points on 10-for-12 shooting.
In the Vaqueros’ last outing, they got blown out by the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets, 72-44. Georgia Tech’s 0.490 effective field goal percentage was their largest advantage over UT Rio Grande Valley, who had a mark of 0.264. The Yellow Jackets’ mark was below their season average of 0.494, while the Vaqueros’ was below their season average of 0.432. UT Rio Grande Valley’s Lesley Varner II had a solid game, leading the team in scoring with 11 points on 2-for-10 shooting.
UT Rio Grande Valley might have a tough time finding the bottom of the net as they square off against one of the NCAA’s best defenses. Lamar ranks 24th in defensive efficiency, while the Vaqueros rank 315th in offensive efficiency since last season. Moreover, the Cardinals, who rank 33rd in offensive rebounding percentage (34.1 percent), will attempt to take advantage of the Vaqueros, who rank 287th in defensive rebounding percentage (69.2 percent).
Lamar at UT Rio Grande Valley Free Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – UT Rio Grande Valley, O/U – Over
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Lamar averages 38.4 rebounds per game, which ranks 43rd in the nation. UT Rio Grande Valley ranks 320th in rebounds allowed per game (40.9).
The Cardinals rank eighth in steals per game (8.6) while the Vaqueros rank 157th in steals allowed per game (6.2).
Lamar averages 13.7 assists per game, which ranks 154th in the NCAA. UT Rio Grande Valley ranks 260th in assists allowed per game (14.6).
The Cardinals rank 152nd in three pointers attempted per game (22.3) while the Vaqueros rank 250th (20.0).
UT Rio Grande Valley ranks 156th in blocks per game (3.3) while Lamar ranks 235th (2.5).
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