Nicholls vs UT Rio Grande Valley Prediction, Picks & Odds | 31 Dec 2025

College Basketball Betting Preview: Nicholls vs UT Rio Grande Valley

The Nicholls State Colonels go up against the UT Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros, with tip-off scheduled for 17:30 on Wednesday, December 31.

Our best prediction is that UTRGV will get the better of Nicholls. This leads us to back the favorites against the spread at -120, with the -3.5 line offering plenty of appeal.

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Nicholls State Colonels won their previous game by a 76-71 scoreline. It was on the road against Texas A&M–Corpus Christi Islanders.

UT Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros lost when they last took to the court. They were turned over 85-69 at home to New Orleans Privateers.

Head-to-Head Statistics

It was a 93-84 win for Nicholls when they last played UTRGV.

NCAAB	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
UTRGV	5-7	925	856	69	3-2	2-5	1L
Nicholls State	4-8	907	928	-21	3-0	1-8	1W

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Nicholls vs UT Rio Grande Valley Prediction & Picks

Prepare for Nicholls vs UT Rio Grande Valley with our expert betting guide featuring a trusted match prediction, a correct score recommendation and a well-crafted bet builder.

Game Prediction

There’s a great opportunity to cover the spread by backing UTRGV at -3.5 in this college showdown. We can get odds of -120 and this is our best pick.

To deliver the best possible basketball picks, we start by locking in the team news and taking time to review the latest form. There’s also no shortage of data to crunch from the most up-to-date college hoops stats available.

Key Nicholls vs UT Rio Grande Valley stats:

• The -3.5 line has been covered by UTRGV in 6 of their last 10 games at home.
• The -3.5 line has been covered by UTRGV in 3 of their last 5 games.
• The +3.5 line hasn’t been covered by Nicholls in 8 of their last 10 games on the road.
• The +3.5 line hasn’t been covered by Nicholls in 4 of their last 5 games on the road.

UTRGV -3.5 Probability

Based on the odds from the top betting sites, there’s a 54.6% likelihood of our pick delivering a return. After careful examination, our analysts calculate this probability to be closer to 60%. It’s why we think it’s worth placing this college basketball wager.

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Our Game Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Nicholls 73 - 79 UTRGV

There is a speculative wager that can be enjoyed on the Vaqueros when it comes to the correct score lines. Taking them to win 79-73 should provide some entertainment.

Nicholls 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.

UT Rio Grande Valley are regarded as having a 67% chance of winning this college game according to the latest betting odds. The sportsbooks have priced them up at -200. For those wanting to oppose the market leader, you can get +164 about Nicholls State.

The current spread is 3.5 and the total points line is 147.5. A Total bet is always available and can often provide value selections. If you fancy Over 147.5, this outcome can be backed at -110.

Consider every angle when placing your college basketball bets. The top betting apps offer a nice selection of team props and game lines and it’s all about finding a wager which matches your prediction of the contest.

Moneyline

Nicholls

+164

UTRGV

-200

Point Spread

Nicholls +3.5

-102

UTRGV -3.5

-120

Total Points

Under 147.5

-110

Over 147.5

-110

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Nicholls Stats

UT Rio Grande Valley Stats

Moneyline

• 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games
• 1 win and 9 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games
• 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• +3.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 games
• +3.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 2 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• -3.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 games
• -3.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 158.50 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 149.80 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 147.5: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games
• Over 147.5 on the Road: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 79.90 pts and allowed 78.60 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 69.20 pts and allowed 80.60 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 143.70 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 142.70 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 147.5: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games
• Over 147.5 at Home: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 74.90 pts and allowed 68.80 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 78.50 pts and allowed 64.20 pts in the last 10 home games

NCAAB Table Select Season 2025/20262024/20252023/20242022/20232021/20222020/20212019/2020

Southland	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Stephen F. Austin	10-2	968	781	187	7-0	3-2	5W
McNeese	10-3	1127	899	228	7-0	3-3	1L
Incarnate Word	7-6	1077	954	123	7-1	0-5	2W
Lamar	6-6	878	819	59	3-4	3-2	1W
Texas A&M-Commerce	6-7	975	998	-23	3-1	3-6	2L
Texas A&M-CC	5-7	911	820	91	4-1	1-6	1L
UTRGV	5-7	925	856	69	3-2	2-5	1L
Houston Christian	5-8	918	968	-50	3-2	2-6	4L
Nicholls State	4-8	907	928	-21	3-0	1-8	1W
New Orleans	4-8	876	990	-114	1-1	3-7	1W
SE Louisiana	4-9	857	913	-56	1-2	3-7	3L
Northwestern State	3-9	877	954	-77	2-2	1-7	1L

• 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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