UT Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros (UTRGV)
Basketball NCAAB Sat 24 Jan 16:30
Houston Christian Huskies (HCU)
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College Basketball Betting Preview: UT Rio Grande Valley vs Houston Christian

The UT Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros square off against the Houston Christian Huskies, with tip-off scheduled for 16:30 on Saturday, January 24.

Get Over the Total With Confidence

UTRGV and Houston Christian are capable of exceeding the set points total line which leads us to predict Over 140.5 as a great pick at odds of -110.

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76-52 Win for UTRGV in Last H2H Battle

UT Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros previous game saw them claim a 68-65 home win over Southeastern Louisiana Lions.

Houston Christian Huskies won their last game which was at home. It was a 82-80 triumph against Northwestern State Demons.

Head-to-Head Statistics

UTRGV won the most recent matchup between these teams. A 76-52 victory was registered against Houston Christian. The past 4 clashes between these teams have seen three UTRGV wins.

NCAAB Overall PF PA N. Pts Home Away Strk
UTRGV 8-11 1412 1339 73 6-4 2-7 2W
Houston Christian 7-12 1325 1421 -96 5-3 2-9 2W
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UT Rio Grande Valley vs Houston Christian Prediction & Picks

Approach UT Rio Grande Valley vs Houston Christian fully prepared with our expert match prediction, likely correct score outcome and a hand-picked bet builder designed for value.

Game Prediction

We’re surprised that the total line is 140.5 and it’s all about going for the Overs option when these college teams take to the court. Take the -110 and cheer on points.

The handicappers at Sportsgambler.com stay on top of the latest injuries, while recent form also shapes our basketball predictions. We combine this insight with up-to-date college hoops stats for sharper picks.

Key UT Rio Grande Valley vs Houston Christian stats:

  • The 140.5 line has been covered in 8 of the last 10 UTRGV games on the road.
  • The 140.5 line has been covered in 15 of the last 20 UTRGV games on the road.
  • The 140.5 line has been covered in the last 6 HCU games at home.
  • The 140.5 line has been covered in 8 of the last 10 HCU games.
  • The 140.5 line has been covered in 14 of the last 20 HCU games.

Over 140.5 Probability

According to the latest betting odds, our pick has a 52.4% chance of winning. Our cappers think there’s a stronger chance of success and calculate the probability to be 55-60%. The wager can be recommended for this precise reason.

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Same Game Parlay Picks

Totals Over 140.5
Spread UT Rio Grande Valley -2.5
Result & BTTS 60 UT Rio Grande Valley / Yes

Take a same game parlay that incorporates Over 140.5 along with UT Rio Grande Valley to cover the -2.5 spread. Add in both teams to score 60 points and UT Rio Grande Valley to win on the Result & BTTS lines.

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Correct Score Prediction

UTRGV UTRGV logo 77 - 71 Houston Christian logo Houston Christian

We’re going for the Vaqueros to claim a 77-71 victory and the good news is that there are massive betting odds for this outcome. A small stake can return a potentially large amount.

UT Rio Grande Valley vs Houston Christian 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.

Moneyline Odds Suggest a Close Contest

UT Rio Grande Valley are regarded as having a 62% chance of winning this college game according to the latest betting odds. The sportsbooks have priced them up at -161. Houston Christian are regarded as a long shot to win and you can currently back them at +132.

The spread currently stands at 2.5 and the total points line is 140.5. A bet on the Totals allows fans to use the latest basketball data to good effect. The Over 140.5 selection is available to back at -110.

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Player Props & Micro Betting

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Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

UT Rio Grande Valley logo UT Rio Grande Valley Stats
Houston Christian logo Houston Christian Stats
Moneyline
  • 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 2 wins and 8 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
Moneyline
  • 2 wins and 8 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 home games
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Total Points
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NCAAB Table Select Season

Southland Overall PF PA N. Pts Home Away Strk
Stephen F. Austin 16-3 1483 1228 255 9-0 7-3 4W
McNeese 15-4 1587 1294 293 11-0 4-4 1W
Texas A&M-CC 10-9 1398 1267 131 6-2 4-7 1L
Lamar 10-9 1362 1299 63 5-4 5-5 1L
Incarnate Word 9-10 1448 1363 85 9-2 0-8 1L
UTRGV 8-11 1412 1339 73 6-4 2-7 2W
Nicholls State 8-12 1493 1534 -41 5-2 3-10 4L
Texas A&M-Commerce 8-12 1445 1499 -54 4-3 4-9 1W
New Orleans 7-12 1420 1546 -126 3-3 4-9 1W
Houston Christian 7-12 1325 1421 -96 5-3 2-9 2W
Northwestern State 6-13 1384 1469 -85 5-3 1-10 2L
SE Louisiana 6-14 1305 1387 -82 3-4 3-10 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