The UT Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros (8-14, 4-5 WAC) will be at the Jones Convocation Center to square off against the Chicago State Cougars (4-20, 0-9 WAC) in a WAC matchup. The game starts at 1:05 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 8, 2020.
UT Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros vs. Chicago State Cougars Betting Odds
In their last game, the Cougars were blown out by the New Mexico State Aggies, 71-49, while the Vaqueros beat the Kansas City Roos, 73-60.
The Vaqueros knocked down 26 of their 36 free throws (72.2 percent) and had an effective field goal percentage of 0.588 (above their season average of 0.477). Chicago State, on the other hand, had a better effective field goal percentage (0.513 vs. 0.550). Andrew Lewis played a key role for Chicago State with 12 points. Lesley Varner II, meanwhile had a good outing for UT Rio Grande Valley, contributing 23 points.
In their first matchup this year, Varner II led the Vaqueros to an 87-63 win. He was the game’s top overall scorer with 21 points. The Vaqueros’ 12.9 turnover percentage was their largest strength over the Cougars, who had a rate of 30.1.
It might be a sloppy game for the Chicago State offense. Chicago State ranks 352nd in the NCAA in ball protection (turnover percentage of 25.1 percent), while the gambling defense of UT Rio Grande Valley forces the eighth-most turnovers in the country (25.4 percent).
UT Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros vs. Chicago State Cougars ATS Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – UT Rio Grande Valley, ATS Winner – UT Rio Grande Valley, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- UT Rio Grande Valley ranks 63rd in assists per game (14.5) while Chicago State ranks 251st in assists allowed per game (17.3).
- The Vaqueros rank 239th in rebounds per game (33.5) while the Cougars rank 293rd (29.9).
- Chicago State is 10th in the nation with 2.2 blocks allowed per game while UT Rio Grande Valley is 18th with 2.4 blocks allowed per game.
- The Vaqueros rank 20th in three pointers allowed per game (17.7) while the Cougars rank 207th (23.8).
- UT Rio Grande Valley ranks 22nd in steals per game (8.5) while Chicago State ranks 202nd in steals allowed per game (8.5).
Bettings Trends:
- The Cougars’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 18.0, down from 19.3 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Vaqueros have scored an average of 70.8 points per game (0.7 below their season average) and allowed an average of 69.0 points per game (1.1 below their season average).
