UT Rio Grande Valley vs Northwestern State Prediction, Picks & Odds | 12 Jan 2026

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

The UT Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros battle the Northwestern State Demons, with tip-off scheduled for 19:30 on Monday, January 12.

Northwestern State are capable of staying close to UTRGV here, so we’ll take a chance and wager them against the spread. There’s an attractive +2.5 available which is priced at -110.

UT Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros were defeated in their previous game. On the road, they suffered a 77-69 reverse against Texas A&M-Commerce Lions.

Northwestern State Demons last game saw them claim a 79-78 home win over Texas A&M–Corpus Christi Islanders.

Head-to-Head Statistics

It was a 79-63 win for NW State when they last played UTRGV.

NCAAB	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
UTRGV	19-14	2505	2293	212	11-5	8-9	1L
Northwestern State	10-22	2185	2317	-132	8-6	2-16	3L

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UT Rio Grande Valley vs Northwestern State Prediction & Picks

This UT Rio Grande Valley vs Northwestern State betting guide features sharp analysis across major markets, including an expert match prediction, correct score bet and a strategic bet builder.

Game Prediction

We’re happy to get with Northwestern State against the spread in this college game. -110 is available that they are able to cover +2.5 and that looks more than reasonable.

We use the latest team news and injury updates to help shape the best possible basketball predictions. You’ll also notice we take a stats-led approach by factoring in the key college hoops numbers that truly make a difference.

Key UT Rio Grande Valley vs Northwestern State stats:

• The +2.5 line has been covered by NSU in 8 of their last 10 games at home.
• The +2.5 line has been covered by NSU in 16 of their last 20 games at home.
• The +2.5 line has been covered by NSU in 3 consecutive games.
• The -2.5 line hasn’t been covered by UTRGV in 8 of their last 10 games on the road.
• The -2.5 line hasn’t been covered by UTRGV in 4 of their last 5 games.

NW State +2.5 Probability

According to the best betting apps, our pick has a 52.4% chance of delivering a return. Our experts think there’s a stronger chance of success and calculate the probability to be closer to 60%. This college basketball bet can therefore be backed with confidence.

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Our Game Prediction

Northwestern State +2.5 @ -110 Bet Now

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Correct Score Prediction

UTRGV 67 - 71 Northwestern State

We’ll throw a dart when it comes to Northwestern State claiming a 71-67 victory. This correct score pick is available at huge odds and could be an entertaining bet to place.

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UT Rio Grande Valley vs Northwestern 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.

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. For those wanting to back Northwestern State, you will find +134 about the underdogs.

The spread is currently 2.5, with the total points line at 144.5. A bet on the Totals allows fans to use the latest basketball data to good effect. Those that want to back Under 144.5 can find odds of -105 available.

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Moneyline

UTRGV

-161

NSU

+134

Point Spread

UTRGV -2.5

-118

NSU +2.5

-104

Total Points

Under 144.5

-105

Over 144.5

-115

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UT Rio Grande Valley Stats

Northwestern State 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

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

Point Spread

• -2.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 games
• -2.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 2 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• +2.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 games
• +2.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 8 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 137.80 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 157.10 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 145.5: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
• Over 145.5 on the Road: Covered in 8 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 71.10 pts and allowed 66.70 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 74.20 pts and allowed 82.90 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 147.00 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 143.10 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 145.5: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games
• Over 145.5 at Home: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 73.10 pts and allowed 73.90 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 75.40 pts and allowed 67.70 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
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

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