The California Baptist Lancers (9-4) and the UT Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros (4-9) face off at CBU Events Center. The Lancers will try to extend their six-game winning streak. Action begins at 10 p.m. ET on Thursday, January 2, 2020.
UT Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros at California Baptist Lancers ATS Odds
In their last outing, the Lancers were victorious over the Ottawa (AZ) Spirit, 92-75, while the Vaqueros were blown out by the Oklahoma Sooners, 91-72.
California Baptist dominated nearly every stat category in the game. They had an offensive rebounding percentage of 29.3 (below their season average of 30.6) and a turnover percentage of 14.8 (better than their season average of 16.2). For those same stats, Ottawa (AZ) was 10.3 and 17.8, respectively. UT Rio Grande Valley, meanwhile, forced Oklahoma into a turnover percentage of 20.9 (above their season average of 12.2). California Baptist’s Glenn Morison played well, putting up 18 points and 11 rebounds. Lesley Varner II played a key role for UT Rio Grande Valley with 17 points.
This series was highly contested last year, as the teams split their two games last season. In the most recent matchup, the Lancers won 82-79. The Lancers’ turnover percentage was their biggest advantage over the Vaqueros. California Baptist had a rate of 11.7, while UT Rio Grande Valley posted a mark of 14.7. This will be the first contest of the year between these two teams.
The productive offense of California Baptist will square off against the mid-tier defense of UT Rio Grande Valley. The Lancers currently rank 44th in offensive efficiency, while the Vaqueros are 153rd in defensive efficiency. The Lancers should have the edge on that end of the court.
UT Rio Grande Valley at California Baptist Odds Pick
Free Pick: SU Winner – California Baptist, ATS Winner – California Baptist, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- UT Rio Grande Valley ranks 26th in steals per game (9.1) while California Baptist ranks 214th (3.7).
- The Vaqueros rank 38th in blocks per game (4.5) while the Lancers rank 116th (3.5).
- The Lancers rank 46th in three pointers attempted per game (27.2) while the Vaqueros rank 220th (19.3).
- California Baptist ranks 54th in rebounds per game (41.9) while UT Rio Grande Valley ranks 210th in rebounds allowed per game (37.4).
Bettings Trends:
- The Lancers’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 19.6, up from 11.7 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Vaqueros have scored an average of 72.4 points per game (1.9 above their season average) and allowed an average of 78.0 points per game (8.5 above their season average).
