UT Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros (UTRGV)
Basketball NCAAB Mon 24 Nov 20:00
Illinois Fighting Illini
  1. Prediction
  2. SGP Picks
  3. Odds
  4. Player Props
  5. Team Stats
  6. Standings

College Basketball Betting Preview: UT Rio Grande Valley vs Illinois

The UT Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros go up against the Illinois Fighting Illini, with tip-off scheduled for 20:00 on Monday, November 24.

Few Points Expected

The total line looks too big at 167.5 and we can take advantage. Go under this number at -110 and hope that UTRGV and Illinois don’t produce too many fireworks.

Illini Too Good for UTRGV in Last H2H

UT Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros were beaten in their previous game and this was on the road. Missouri State Bears claimed a 74-67 win.

Illinois Fighting Illini won their last game, beating LIU Sharks at home. It was a 98-58 win.

Head-to-Head Statistics

It was a 94-85 win for Illini when they last played UTRGV.

NCAAB Overall PF PA N. Pts Home Away Strk
Illinois 24-8 2700 2234 466 15-6 9-2 1L
UTRGV 19-14 2505 2293 212 11-5 8-9 1L
View Full Standings

UT Rio Grande Valley vs Illinois Prediction & Picks

Be ready for UT Rio Grande Valley vs Illinois with our in-depth betting tips, featuring a key match prediction, our expected scoreline, best player prop picks and a value-focused bet builder.

Game Prediction

The -110 about Under 167.5 points makes lots of appeal. We’re not sure that the teams can combine to reach that number for this college matchup.

The formbook is always a smart starting point when making basketball predictions. Up-to-date college hoops team news is just as important, while the stats we provide often reveal valuable insights.

Key UT Rio Grande Valley vs Illinois stats:

  • The 167.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 4 UTRGV games.
  • The 167.5 line hasn’t been covered in 18 of the last 20 UTRGV games.
  • The 167.5 line hasn’t been covered in 8 of the last 10 UTRGV games.
  • The 167.5 line hasn’t been covered in 13 of the last 20 Illinois games at home.
  • The 167.5 line hasn’t been covered in 6 of the last 10 Illinois games.

Under 167.5 Probability

The top betting sites are estimating that there is a 52.4% likelihood of this pick winning. In the opinion of our analysts, there’s actually a probability of success between 55-60%. It's therefore regarded as a value wager.

Looking for Bigger Odds?

Bigger odds are always a good thing and bettors can regularly move the line when it comes to wagering Under on the Totals. Choose the option which suits you best.

Take your betting up a notch with the latest promos, free bets and top betting offers inside our easy-to-use bonus guide.

Our Game Prediction
Under 167.5 Points @ -110 Bet Now BetMGM logo
BetMGM logo
BetMGM Promo Up To $1500 in Bonus Bets Get Bonus T&C apply. Gamble responsibly 18+
Disclosure: This preview contains affiliate links; we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. T&Cs apply. We only recommend licensed and regulated operators. See our Editorial Policy. Pick odds and lines reflect the price available at the time of publication (Nov 24, 00:55). Live market odds are updated regularly and may differ. 18+ (or legal age) | Gamble Responsibly.
Published 00:55, 24 November 2025

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Keaton Wagler Under 14.5 Points -105 BetMGM logo

Keaton Wagler (Illini) is available at -105 to register Under 14.5 points. In our opinion, he might fall short when it comes to Player Points as we don’t think he will cover the line.

Latest Keaton Wagler Player Prop Odds


Kylan Boswell Over 4.5 Assists -115 BetMGM logo

Kylan Boswell (Illini) is available at -115 to register Over 4.5 assists. We’re happy to take him to cover the Player Assists line, with bettors able to make this bet with confidence.

Latest Kylan Boswell Player Prop Odds

Pick odds and lines correct at publication. Live market odds are updated regularly and may differ. T&Cs apply. 18+ (or legal age) | Gamble Responsibly.

Same Game Parlay Picks

Totals Under 167.5
Spread UT Rio Grande Valley +33.5
Player Points Keaton Wagler Under 14.5

Take a same game parlay that incorporates Under 167.5 along with UT Rio Grande Valley to cover the +33.5 spread. Add in Keaton Wagler (Illinois) to score Under 14.5 points.

Many betting sites now allow you to place a same game parlay on each individual basketball game. It means that you can create a personalised wager at bigger odds, with there generally being no limit as to the number of picks.

Pick odds and lines correct at publication. Live market odds are updated regularly and may differ. T&Cs apply. 18+ (or legal age) | Gamble Responsibly.

Correct Score Prediction

UTRGV UTRGV logo 67 - 96 Illinois logo Illinois

You don’t need a big stake to enjoy a huge payout by getting this correct score right. We’re going for the Illini to achieve a 96-67 victory and hopefully this goes close.

T&Cs apply. 18+ (or legal age) | Gamble Responsibly.

UT Rio Grande Valley vs Illinois 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.

Books Not Expecting a Competitive Game

There’s an absence of Moneyline odds for this college game due to it being perceived as one-sided, although underdogs UT Rio Grande Valley and their opponents are available as options on the spread.

The current spread is 33.5 and total points is 164.5. A Total bet is always available and can often provide value selections. If you want to bet Under 164.5, there are odds of -110.

If you’re planning to place a bet on a college hoops matchup, visit the top basketball betting sites and check out the many available game lines and team props. Find the lines which are the most attractive.

Betting Lines & Odds
Kylan Boswell Favorite to Get the Most Buckets

Kylan Boswell is the favorite to land the most baskets. You can get -100 that he scores Over 17.5 points or -130 that he goes Under.

Player Points
Kylan Boswell (Illinois)
Over 17.5
-100
Under 17.5
-130
BetMGM Logo
David Mirkovic (Illinois)
Over 15.5
-110
Under 15.5
-118
BetMGM Logo
Andrej Stojakovic (Illinois)
Over 15.5
-110
Under 15.5
-118
BetMGM Logo
Keaton Wagler (Illinois)
Over 14.5
-130
Under 14.5
-105
BetMGM Logo
Player Assists
Kylan Boswell (Illinois)
Over 4.5
-135
Under 4.5
+105
BetMGM Logo
David Mirkovic (Illinois)
Over 2.5
-115
Under 2.5
-110
BetMGM Logo
Keaton Wagler (Illinois)
Over 2.5
-145
Under 2.5
+110
BetMGM Logo
Tomislav Ivisic (Illinois)
Over 2.5
+105
Under 2.5
-141
BetMGM Logo
Player Rebounds
David Mirkovic (Illinois)
Over 11.5
-100
Under 11.5
-130
BetMGM Logo
Keaton Wagler (Illinois)
Over 5.5
-110
Under 5.5
-115
BetMGM Logo
Tomislav Ivisic (Illinois)
Over 5.5
-105
Under 5.5
-125
BetMGM Logo
Kylan Boswell (Illinois)
Over 4.5
+110
Under 4.5
-145
BetMGM Logo
Micro Betting

There are some exciting college basketball micro betting lines that are created and they are available in-game. Among them are Next Field Goal, where you select if the shot will be a two or three-pointer. The long-ball option pays better, and in today’s game, you can never discount the three-pointer.

Live market odds and lines updated regularly. All odds subject to change. T&Cs apply. 18+ (or legal age) | Gamble Responsibly.
Best Betting Offers
Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

UT Rio Grande Valley logo UT Rio Grande Valley Stats
Illinois logo Illinois Stats
Moneyline
  • 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 2 wins and 8 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
Moneyline
  • 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 9 wins and 1 defeat in the last 10 home games
Point Spread
Point Spread
Total Points
Total Points

NCAAB Table Select Season

Big Ten Overall PF PA N. Pts Home Away Strk
Michigan 31-3 2952 2353 599 19-2 12-1 1L
Nebraska 26-6 2473 2119 354 19-3 7-3 1L
Michigan State 25-7 2526 2189 337 17-3 8-4 2L
Purdue 27-8 2858 2455 403 16-5 11-3 4W
Illinois 24-8 2700 2234 466 15-6 9-2 1L
Wisconsin 24-10 2822 2581 241 16-2 8-8 1L
UCLA 23-11 2643 2414 229 18-3 5-8 1L
Ohio State 21-12 2633 2402 231 15-5 6-7 1L
Iowa 21-12 2482 2177 305 17-3 4-9 1L
Indiana 18-14 2501 2309 192 15-6 3-8 2L
USC 18-14 2515 2494 21 11-7 7-7 8L
Washington 16-17 2545 2430 115 11-6 5-11 1L
Minnesota 15-17 2241 2193 48 13-8 2-9 1L
Northwestern 15-19 2487 2447 40 11-9 4-10 1L
Rutgers 14-19 2329 2479 -150 11-7 3-12 1L
Oregon 12-20 2267 2366 -99 10-10 2-10 1L
Penn State 12-20 2358 2539 -181 10-10 2-10 3L
Maryland 12-21 2300 2527 -227 9-8 3-13 1L
Southland Overall PF PA N. Pts Home Away Strk
McNeese 29-5 2711 2247 464 18-0 11-5 11W
Stephen F. Austin 28-5 2520 2176 344 16-2 12-3 1L
UTRGV 19-14 2505 2293 212 11-5 8-9 1L
Texas A&M-CC 18-16 2447 2304 143 11-5 7-11 1L
New Orleans 15-18 2459 2563 -104 6-6 9-12 1L
Nicholls State 14-19 2388 2471 -83 7-6 7-13 1L
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