The UT Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros (2-1) meet the Prairie View A&M Panthers (1-1) at UTRGV Fieldhouse. The game gets underway at 8 p.m. ET on Wednesday, November 14, 2018.
Prairie View A&M Panthers vs. UT Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros Betting Prediction
The Panthers are trying to rebound after their 91-80 loss to the Baylor Bears in their last outing. Getting to the free throw line was one of Baylor’s largest strengths. They had 27 free throw attempts, while Prairie View A&M had 25. Gary Blackston was Prairie View A&M’s high scorer with 18 points on 7-for-15 shooting.
In the Vaqueros’ previous game, they defeated the Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Islanders, 76-69. UT Rio Grande Valley’s turnover percentage was their biggest advantage over Texas A&M-Corpus Christi. The Vaqueros had a rate of 8.8, while the Islanders posted a mark of 16.0. Lesley Varner II was UT Rio Grande Valley’s leading scorer with 21 points on 6-for-13 shooting from the field.
The physical UT Rio Grande Valley offense seems poised to dominate from the foul line. The Vaqueros rank 20th in the country with a free throw attempt (FTA) rate of 0.296, while Prairie View A&M ranks 349th in FTA rate allowed (0.329) dating back to last season.
Prairie View A&M Panthers at UT Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros Pick
College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – UT Rio Grande Valley, ATS Winner – UT Rio Grande Valley, O/U – Over
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
UT Rio Grande Valley ranks 82nd in rebounds per game (37.4) while Prairie View A&M ranks 247th in rebounds allowed per game (36.8).
The Panthers rank 119th in assists allowed per game (12.9) while the Vaqueros rank 250th (14.8).
UT Rio Grande Valley averages 7.7 steals per game, which ranks 30th in the country. Prairie View A&M ranks 143rd in steals allowed per game (6.1).
The Panthers rank 164th in three pointers attempted per game (21.9) while the Vaqueros rank 239th (20.0).
UT Rio Grande Valley averages 3.3 blocks per game, which is ranked 148th in the nation. Prairie View A&M ranks 190th in blocks allowed per game (3.7).
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