The Houston Cougars (4-0) hope to remain unbeaten when they meet the UT Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros (5-3) at Health & PE Center. The game can be seen on ESPN 3 at 8 p.m. ET on Wednesday, November 28, 2018.
UT Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros vs. Houston Cougars Betting Prediction
The Vaqueros come in on a high note after topping the Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Islanders in their last contest, 68-59. The Vaqueros knocked down 18 of their 21 free throws (85.7 percent), while the Islanders had a turnover percentage of 22.6 (above their season average of 14.3). UT Rio Grande Valley received a boost from Solomon Hainna, who was the team’s high scorer with 14 points on 5-for-7 shooting.
The last time the Cougars took the court, they were victorious over the BYU Cougars, 76-62. Houston’s 36.7 offensive rebounding percentage was their biggest advantage over BYU, who had a mark of 26.5. Corey Davis Jr. was Houston’s high scorer with 24 points on 9-for-17 shooting from the field.
Looking at effective field goal percentage, Houston figures to have a significant edge. Dating back to last season, the Cougars defense ranks 11th in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.459), while the UT Rio Grande Valley offense ranks 346th in effective field goal percentage (0.449). It will also be a matchup of opposite paces as the up-tempo Vaqueros rank 11th in possessions per game, while the more half-court oriented Cougars rank 297th.
UT Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros at Houston Cougars Odds Pick
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Houston ranks 29th in rebounds allowed per game (31.8) while UT Rio Grande Valley ranks 324th (40.9).
The Cougars rank 27th in assists allowed per game (11.0) while the Vaqueros rank 266th (14.8).
Houston ranks 30th in blocks allowed per game (2.6) while UT Rio Grande Valley ranks 207th (3.8).
The Cougars rank 13th in steals allowed per game (4.8) while the Vaqueros rank 149th (6.2).
Houston ranks 148th in three pointers attempted per game (22.4) while UT Rio Grande Valley ranks 246th (19.9).
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