UT Rio Grande Valley vs Southern Utah Prediction, Picks & Odds | 08 Nov 2025

College Basketball Betting Preview: UT Rio Grande Valley vs Southern Utah

The UT Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros go up against the Southern Utah Thunderbirds, with tip-off scheduled for 20:30 on Saturday, November 8. Our betting preview features expert NCAAB predictions, betting tips, the latest odds and H2H stats.

Best Bet Has to Be Under 159.5

There are good reasons for anticipating that the UT Rio Grande Valley and Southern Utah points tally will be lower than the line. If you agree with our prediction of Under 159.5, you will find -110 available.

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Teams’ Last Battle Saw 78-73 UTRGV Victory

UT Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros lost on the road in their previous game. Baylor Bears won 96-81.

Southern Utah Thunderbirds lost on the road in their last game. Arizona State Sun Devils won 81-64.

Head-to-Head Statistics

UTRGV Vaqueros won the most recent matchup between these teams. A 78-73 victory was registered against Southern Utah. In the past 4 H2H meetings, Southern Utah have won three.

NCAAB	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Southern Utah	0-1	64	81	-17	0-0	0-1	1L
UTRGV	0-1	81	96	-15	0-0	0-1	1L

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UT Rio Grande Valley vs Southern Utah Prediction & Picks

This UT Rio Grande Valley vs Southern Utah 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 confident about the number of points to be scored when the teams take to the court in this college showdown. Therefore, the pick is Under 159.5 points which is available at -110.

We closely track recent form and look for patterns that may impact the outcome. The same goes for injuries to key players. When combined with the most relevant college hoops stats, this gives us a strong foundation for accurate basketball picks.

Key UT Rio Grande Valley vs Southern Utah stats:

• The 159.5 line hasn’t been covered in 14 of the last 20 UTRGV games.
• The 159.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 20 Southern Utah games.
• The 159.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 3 games between these teams.

Under 159.5 Probability

According to the latest betting odds, our pick has a 52.4% chance of winning. After careful examination, our cappers have this probability close to 60%. This college basketball wager can therefore be backed with confidence.

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Best Bet

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Correct Score Prediction

UT Rio Grande Valley 76 - 77 Southern Utah

There’s every chance that this is going to be a close game and we’ll have a play on Southern Utah enjoying a 77-76 winning scoreline. Hopefully this can go close.

UT Rio Grande Valley vs Southern Utah 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.

Books Think the Game Could Go Either Way

Southern Utah are available at Moneyline odds of -102, while opponents UT Rio Grande Valley can be backed at -118. The leading sportsbooks give the hosts a 51% chance of success.

The spread is calculated to be 1.5, while total points comes in at 159.5. There are many ways to bet on basketball including the Totals. If you’re going for Under 159.5, this outcome can be backed at -105.

The good news is that you can access a wide range of team props and game lines for most college basketball contests. The best betting apps have a huge range of pre-game and in-game wagering options.

Moneyline

UTRGV

-118

Southern Utah

-102

Point Spread

UTRGV -1.5

-105

Southern Utah +1.5

-115

Total Points

Under 159.5

-105

Over 159.5

-115

Player Props & Micro Betting

The gambling sites also allow you to place player prop bets such as Points, Assists, Steals and Rebounds. This means you can focus on an individual player’s performance rather than wager on the actual outcome of the game in question.

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.

Last 5 & H2H

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

UTRGV Vaqueros Stats

Southern Utah Stats

Moneyline

• 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games
• 1 win and 9 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

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

Point Spread

• -1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 2 of the last 10 games
• -1.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 1 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• +1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 3 of the last 10 games
• +1.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 2 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 153.20 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 155.20 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 159.5: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
• Over 159.5 on the Road: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 73.70 pts and allowed 79.50 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 72.70 pts and allowed 82.50 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 139.20 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 138.80 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 159.5: Has not been covered in any of the previous 10 games
• Over 159.5 at Home: Has not been covered in any of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 64.20 pts and allowed 75.00 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 65.10 pts and allowed 73.70 pts in the last 10 home games

NCAAB Table Select Season 2025/20262024/20252023/20242022/20232021/20222020/20212019/2020

Western Athletic	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Utah Valley	1-0	116	35	81	1-0	0-0	1W
UT Arlington	1-0	91	40	51	1-0	0-0	1W
Abilene Christian	2-0	165	126	39	2-0	0-0	2W
Cal Baptist	2-0	156	136	20	1-0	1-0	2W
Utah Tech	2-1	258	237	21	1-0	1-1	1L
Southern Utah	0-1	64	81	-17	0-0	0-1	1L
Tarleton State	0-2	136	192	-56	0-0	0-2	2L

Southland	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Stephen F. Austin	2-0	193	141	52	2-0	0-0	2W
Lamar	1-0	93	53	40	1-0	0-0	1W
Houston Christian	1-0	74	70	4	1-0	0-0	1W
New Orleans	1-0	78	74	4	0-0	1-0	1W
McNeese	1-1	194	144	50	1-0	0-1	1L
Texas A&M-Commerce	1-1	173	136	37	1-0	0-1	1L
Texas A&M-CC	1-1	141	125	16	1-0	0-1	1L
Incarnate Word	1-1	168	158	10	1-0	0-1	1W
UTRGV	0-1	81	96	-15	0-0	0-1	1L
Nicholls State	0-2	108	142	-34	0-0	0-2	2L
SE Louisiana	0-2	110	146	-36	0-0	0-2	2L
Northwestern State	0-2	121	178	-57	0-0	0-2	2L

• 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