McNeese State vs UT Rio Grande Valley Prediction, Picks & Odds | 17 Jan 2026

College Basketball Betting Preview: McNeese State vs UT Rio Grande Valley

The McNeese State Cowboys battle the UT Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros, with tip-off scheduled for 17:30 on Saturday, January 17.

There’s an awesome opportunity to back UTRGV against the spread here. They should be able to produce a solid performance against McNeese State, with +9.5 making appeal at -108.

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McNeese State Cowboys won their previous game which was at home. It was a 94-68 triumph against Nicholls State Colonels.

UT Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros were beaten last game and this was on the road. Northwestern State Demons claimed a 64-63 win.

Head-to-Head Statistics

McNeese have beaten UTRGV in their most recent meetings. On the road, a 93-63 scoreline was enjoyed before a home win by 100-65. McNeese have triumphed in two of the previous 3 clashes between these teams.

NCAAB	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
McNeese	14-3	1442	1162	280	11-0	3-3	4W
UTRGV	6-11	1265	1198	67	4-4	2-7	2L

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McNeese State vs UT Rio Grande Valley Prediction & Picks

Make the most of McNeese State vs UT Rio Grande Valley with our betting analysis that includes an expert match prediction, expected scoreline and a hand-picked bet builder designed for value.

Game Prediction

There’s the chance to back UTRGV to cover the +9.5 line in this college showdown. Betting them on the spread seems the logical play and there is -108 now available.

Incoming team news often impacts the betting lines and odds in significant ways. Our college hoops handicappers factor this in alongside recent form, while key stats are also carefully weighed to strengthen each basketball pick.

Key McNeese State vs UT Rio Grande Valley stats:

• The +9.5 line has been covered by UTRGV in 5 consecutive games.
• The +9.5 line has been covered by UTRGV in 9 of their last 10 games.
• The +9.5 line has been covered by UTRGV in 18 of their last 20 games at home.
• The -9.5 line hasn’t been covered by McNeese in 8 of their last 10 games on the road.
• The -9.5 line hasn’t been covered by McNeese in 4 of their last 5 games on the road.

UTRGV +9.5 Probability

If you go by the best sportsbooks, our pick has a 51.8% chance of landing a return. However, our analysts in-depth research has found that the actual probability is between 55-60%. It's therefore regarded as a value wager.

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Our Game Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

McNeese 73 - 66 UTRGV

There’s lots of entertainment when it comes to a correct score wager. A play on the Cowboys to achieve a 73-66 victory should give bettors a good run for their money.

McNeese State vs UT Rio Grande Valley Odds

The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

With an estimated 85% chance of winning, the sportsbooks are taking no chances with their -588 betting odds about McNeese State triumphing in this college game. UT Rio Grande Valley are the underdogs at +420 and they’re regarded as least likely to win.

There is a spread of 9.5 and total points has a line of 146.5. A Total bet is always available and can often provide value selections. If you fancy Under 146.5, then the odds are -114.

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Moneyline

McNeese

-588

UTRGV

+420

Point Spread

McNeese -9.5

-112

UTRGV +9.5

-108

Total Points

Under 146.5

-114

Over 146.5

-105

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McNeese State Stats

UT Rio Grande Valley Stats

Moneyline

• 8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 games
• 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games
• 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• -9.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 games
• -9.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 2 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• +9.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 9 of the last 10 games
• +9.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 9 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 148.90 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 148.80 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 146.5: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games
• Over 146.5 on the Road: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 79.10 pts and allowed 69.80 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 73.50 pts and allowed 75.30 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 137.20 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 142.60 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 146.5: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games
• Over 146.5 at Home: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 71.40 pts and allowed 65.80 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 77.40 pts and allowed 65.20 pts in the last 10 home games

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Southland	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
McNeese	14-3	1442	1162	280	11-0	3-3	4W
Stephen F. Austin	14-3	1320	1087	233	9-0	5-3	2W
Texas A&M-CC	9-8	1277	1142	135	5-1	4-7	1W
Lamar	9-8	1196	1130	66	5-4	4-4	2W
Nicholls State	8-9	1290	1298	-8	5-0	3-9	1L
Incarnate Word	8-9	1314	1209	105	8-1	0-8	3L
Texas A&M-Commerce	7-11	1295	1360	-65	4-3	3-8	1L
Northwestern State	6-11	1230	1311	-81	5-3	1-8	2W
New Orleans	6-11	1252	1386	-134	2-2	4-9	1W
UTRGV	6-11	1265	1198	67	4-4	2-7	2L
SE Louisiana	5-12	1117	1190	-73	2-4	3-8	2L
Houston Christian	5-12	1162	1271	-109	3-3	2-9	8L

• Overall = Overall Wins-Losses
• PF = Total Points For
• PA = Total Points Against
• N. Pts = Point Differential
• Home = Home Record
• Away = Away Record
• Strk = Current Streak

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