The North Dakota Fighting Hawks (4-4) and the UT Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros (6-4), who both like to play fast, will clash at UTRGV Fieldhouse. The game starts at 8 p.m. ET on Wednesday, December 5, 2018.
North Dakota Fighting Hawks vs. UT Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros Betting Prediction
The Fighting Hawks will be looking for a similar outcome after blowing out the Northland LumberJacks in their last outing, 104-48. The Fighting Hawks had a much better free throw rate (0.308 vs. 0.097) and had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.646 vs. 0.339). With 20 points on 7-for-12 shooting, Aanen Moody was the game’s leading scorer.
In the Vaqueros’ previous game, they beat the Texas A&M-Commerce Lions, 91-84. UT Rio Grande Valley’s turnover percentage was their biggest advantage over Texas A&M-Commerce. The Vaqueros had a rate of 6.5, while the Lions posted a mark of 21.6. With 18 points and six rebounds, UT Rio Grande Valley’s Terry Winn III put together a good performance.
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.
There should be a fair amount of transition offense in this matchup that showcases two of the country’s more up-and-down teams. UT Rio Grande Valley ranks 18th in possessions per game (74.7) and North Dakota is 39th (73.3) dating back to the 2017-18 season.
North Dakota Fighting Hawks at UT Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros ATS Pick
Basketball Tip: SU Winner – UT Rio Grande Valley, O/U – Under
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
UT Rio Grande Valley averages 7.9 steals per game, which ranks 20th in the NCAA. North Dakota ranks 255th in steals allowed per game (7.1).
The Vaqueros rank 97th in rebounds per game (37.2) while the Fighting Hawks rank 324th (31.7).
North Dakota ranks sixth in blocks allowed per game (2.3) while UT Rio Grande Valley ranks 204th (3.9).
The Fighting Hawks rank 176th in assists allowed per game (13.5) while the Vaqueros rank 248th (14.5).
UT Rio Grande Valley ranks 36th in three pointers allowed per game (19.3) while North Dakota ranks 107th (20.9).
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