UT Rio Grande Valley vs McNeese State Prediction, Picks & Odds | 10 Mar 2026

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

The UT Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros face the McNeese State Cowboys, with tip-off scheduled for 21:30 on Tuesday, March 10.

Let’s bet on UTRGV who have been given a more than generous +7.5 on the spread. We think -105 can be taken with confidence that the underdogs cover the line against McNeese State.

UT Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros previous game saw them claim a 86-68 home win over Nicholls State Colonels.

McNeese State Cowboys got the win in their last game. A 75-65 triumph occurred on the road when meeting Nicholls State Colonels.

Head-to-Head Statistics

McNeese won the last matchup between the pair. Enjoying a 75-68 triumph when facing UTRGV. We’ve seen three McNeese wins in the past 5 meetings between the teams.

NCAAB	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
McNeese	27-5	2551	2108	443	17-0	10-5	9W
UTRGV	19-13	2425	2209	216	11-5	8-8	3W

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UT Rio Grande Valley vs McNeese State Prediction & Picks

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

Game Prediction

We’re confident that UTRGV can push for a win in this college contest and the +7.5 about them on the spread makes plenty of appeal. Take -105 that the underdogs cover the line.

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Key UT Rio Grande Valley vs McNeese State stats:

• The +7.5 line has been covered by UTRGV in 8 consecutive games on the road.
• The +7.5 line has been covered by UTRGV in 9 of their last 10 games.
• The +7.5 line has been covered by UTRGV in 18 of their last 20 games.
• The -7.5 line hasn’t been covered by McNeese in 2 consecutive games against UTRGV.

UTRGV +7.5 Probability

According to the top sportsbooks, our pick has a 51.3% chance of winning. Taking all factors into consideration, our analysts think there’s a stronger chance of success and estimate the probability to be closer to 60%. It is therefore regarded as a value bet.

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Our Game Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

UTRGV 74 - 77 McNeese

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UT Rio Grande Valley vs McNeese State 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.

The McNeese State odds have been priced up by the sportsbooks and they are -345 betting favorites to land victory in this college game which means a 78% chance of winning. At +275, UT Rio Grande Valley are regarded as having a lower probability of winning.

The spread is 7.5 and the total points line is currently 142.5. The advantage of the Totals is that you only have to choose from one of two options. If you’re wanting to back Over 142.5, the odds are -110.

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Moneyline

UTRGV

+275

McNeese

-345

Point Spread

UTRGV +7.5

-105

McNeese -7.5

-115

Total Points

Under 142.5

-110

Over 142.5

-110

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UT Rio Grande Valley Stats

McNeese State Stats

Moneyline

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

Moneyline

• 9 wins and 1 defeat in the last 10 games
• 10 wins and 0 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• +7.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 9 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 6 of the last 10 games
• -7.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 7 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 144.60 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 151.40 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 143.5: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games
• Over 143.5 on the Road: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 77.50 pts and allowed 67.10 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 80.40 pts and allowed 71.00 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 136.40 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 140.10 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 143.5: Covered in 2 of the previous 10 games
• Over 143.5 at Home: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 74.20 pts and allowed 62.20 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 76.60 pts and allowed 63.50 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	19-13	2425	2209	216	11-5	8-8	3W
Texas A&M-CC	18-15	2389	2244	145	11-5	7-10	4W
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

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