It will be a battle between WAC opponents when the Seattle Redhawks (12-7, 0-4 WAC) welcome the UT Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros (9-11, 1-3 WAC) to the Redhawk Center. The game is scheduled to begin at 10 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 19, 2019.
UT Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros vs. Seattle Redhawks ATS Prediction
In the Vaqueros’ last contest, they were blown out by the Utah Valley Wolverines, 82-61. Utah Valley made 10 of their 19 three pointers (52.6 percent). UT Rio Grande Valley, on the other hand, was just 2-12 (16.7 percent). Terry Winn III led UT Rio Grande Valley in scoring with 15 points on 5-for-12 shooting.
The Redhawks got blown out by the New Mexico State Aggies in their last matchup, 87-60. One of New Mexico State’s biggest strengths was getting to the free throw line. They made 26 trips to the line, while Seattle went just 14 times. With 18 points on 8-for-17 shooting, Delante Jones was the game’s leading scorer.
After the Redhawks won all three meetings against the Vaqueros last season, this will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams. In the last contest, Seattle won 77-60. Seattle had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (37.1 vs. 22.7). UT Rio Grande Valley, meanwhile, had a much better turnover percentage (9.1 vs. 18.1).
Seattle could have their way on the defensive side of the ball as they face off against one of the NCAA’s worst offenses. The Redhawks currently rank 56th in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.470), while UT Rio Grande Valley is 345th in effective field goal percentage (0.428). Additionally, the Vaqueros rank 29th in free throw attempt (FTA) rate (0.292), while the Redhawks rank 309th in opponents’ FTA rate (0.280).
UT Rio Grande Valley at Seattle ATS Pick
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Seattle ranks 84th in rebounds allowed per game (33.6) while UT Rio Grande Valley ranks 273rd (41.2).
The Vaqueros rank sixth in steals per game (9.8) while the Redhawks rank 186th (5.1).
Seattle ranks sixth in assists allowed per game (9.6) while UT Rio Grande Valley ranks 143rd (13.5).
The Redhawks rank 76th in blocks per game (3.8) while the Vaqueros rank 135th in blocks allowed per game (4.0).
Seattle ranks 226th in three pointers attempted per game (19.6) while UT Rio Grande Valley ranks 256th (17.6).
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The Vaqueros’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 7.0, up from 3.1 for the season.
During their last five games, the Redhawks have scored an average of 69.6 points per game (9.2 below their season average) and allowed an average of 80.4 points per game (8.8 above their season average).
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