Nicholls vs UT Rio Grande Valley Prediction, Picks & Odds | 09 Mar 2026

College Basketball Betting Preview: Nicholls vs UT Rio Grande Valley

The Nicholls State Colonels face the UT Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros, with tip-off scheduled for 20:30 on Monday, March 9.

There’s every chance that the total won’t be as high as 146.5, so we’re prepared to take the -105 that Nicholls and UTRGV go under the line.

Nicholls State Colonels won their previous game, beating Northwestern State Demons at home. It was a 61-47 win.

UT Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros were winners last time out. It was a 74-62 home victory against Northwestern State Demons.

Head-to-Head Statistics

It was UTRGV who came out on top when they last played Nicholls. A 92-72 win was recorded. In the past 4 H2H meetings, Nicholls have won three.

NCAAB	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
UTRGV	18-13	2339	2141	198	10-5	8-8	2W
Nicholls State	14-18	2320	2385	-65	7-6	7-12	1W

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Nicholls vs UT Rio Grande Valley Prediction & Picks

We cover the key Nicholls vs UT Rio Grande Valley betting angles, showcasing our expert match prediction, correct score selection and a bet builder tailored for the best value.

Game Prediction

Don’t expect fireworks in this college matchup. The two teams might not score a huge combined total and our pick is to back Under 146.5 points at odds of -105.

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Key Nicholls vs UT Rio Grande Valley stats:

• The 146.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 4 Nicholls games.
• The 146.5 line hasn’t been covered in 13 of the last 20 Nicholls games.
• The 146.5 line hasn’t been covered in 6 of the last 10 Nicholls games.
• The 146.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 6 UTRGV games at home.
• The 146.5 line hasn’t been covered in 8 of the last 10 UTRGV games at home.
• The 146.5 line hasn’t been covered in 13 of the last 20 UTRGV games.

Under 146.5 Probability

The top sportsbooks make it a 51.3% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. After careful examination, our experts calculate this probability to be somewhere between 55-60%. The bet can be recommended for this precise reason.

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Our Game Prediction

Under 146.5 Points @ -105 Bet Now

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Correct Score Prediction

Nicholls 64 - 76 UTRGV

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Nicholls vs UT Rio Grande Valley Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

UT Rio Grande Valley have the shortest price to win this college game, with the sportsbooks giving them a 76% probability due to their -323 Moneyline betting odds. The market suggests that Nicholls State are least likely to win at +255.

The spread is calculated to be 7.5, while total points comes in at 146.5. Basketball fans regularly enjoy the opportunity to bet on the Totals. There’s the chance to back Under 146.5 at -105.

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Moneyline

Nicholls

+255

UTRGV

-323

Point Spread

Nicholls +7.5

-110

UTRGV -7.5

-110

Total Points

Under 146.5

-105

Over 146.5

-115

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Nicholls Stats

UT Rio Grande Valley Stats

Moneyline

• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games
• 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 games
• 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• +7.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 8 of the last 10 games
• +7.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 9 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• -7.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 7 of the last 10 games
• -7.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 139.60 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 143.40 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 4 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 69.30 pts and allowed 70.30 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 71.30 pts and allowed 72.10 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 149.10 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 134.00 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 2 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 79.50 pts and allowed 69.60 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 69.30 pts and allowed 64.70 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	27-4	2401	2042	359	15-1	12-3	2W
McNeese	27-5	2551	2108	443	17-0	10-5	9W
UTRGV	18-13	2339	2141	198	10-5	8-8	2W
Texas A&M-CC	17-15	2315	2183	132	10-5	7-10	3W
New Orleans	15-17	2398	2489	-91	6-6	9-11	1W
Nicholls State	14-18	2320	2385	-65	7-6	7-12	1W
Lamar	12-19	2167	2143	24	7-9	5-10	8L
Incarnate Word	12-19	2302	2285	17	10-7	2-12	1L
Houston Christian	12-20	2147	2309	-162	9-5	3-15	1L
Texas A&M-Commerce	11-21	2246	2385	-139	6-8	5-13	4L
Northwestern State	10-22	2185	2317	-132	8-6	2-16	3L
SE Louisiana	9-22	2016	2184	-168	5-7	4-15	1W

• 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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