UT Rio Grande Valley vs McNeese State Prediction 2/24/25 College Basketball Picks

The Texas-Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros are visiting the McNeese State Cowboys on Monday, February 24th at The Legacy Center. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Texas-Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros vs McNeese State Cowboys Prediction. We will examine:

The McNeese State Cowboys’ recent form and player performance

The Texas-Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros’ recent form and player performance

Recent betting trends and streaks involving the McNeese State Cowboys

Recent betting trends and streaks involving the Texas-Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros

Recent betting trends in games played between the Texas-Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros and McNeese State Cowboys

A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for the Texas-Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros vs McNeese State Cowboys game

McNeese State Cowboys Preview

The McNeese State Cowboys have a 22-6 record this season and are sitting in the first place in the Southland. The Cowboys are coming off a 73-57 win over Texas A&M Corpus Christi. The Cowboys are 12-14 against the spread, and 11-13-2 in over/under, while having a 12-1 home record.

Offensively, McNeese State is averaging 76.4 points per game, which ranks 112th in the nation. Defensively, they allow 64.3 points per game (18th). The Cowboys shoot 47.8% from the field (45th) and 34.8% from beyond the arc (125th). The Cowboys shoot 70.3% from the free-throw line (244th) and are grabbing 36 rebounds per game (147th).

Javohn Garcia leads McNeese State in scoring this season, with 13 points and 3 rebounds, while Sincere Parker adds 11.6 points per game.

Texas-Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros Preview

The Texas-Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros have a 14-14 record this season and are sitting in 10th place in the Southland. Texas-Rio Grande Valley is coming off an 84-93 loss at Nicholls State. The Vaqueros are 12-11-1 against the spread, and 12-11-1 in over/under while having a 2-10 road record. 

Offensively, Texas-Rio Grande Valley is averaging 76.7 points per game, which ranks 102nd in the nation. Defensively, they allow 72.9 points per game (212th). The Vaqueros shoot 44.3% from the field (213th) and 32.4% from beyond the arc (274th). The Vaqueros shoot 69.6% from the free-throw line (264th) and are grabbing 38 rebounds per game (55th).

Cliff Davis leads Texas-Rio Grande Valley in scoring this season, with an average of 11.9 points and 4.4 rebounds, while Dekedran Thorn adds 11.9 points and 3.6 rebounds per game. 

Why the McNeese State Cowboys will win

• McNeese State has won each of its last 21 home games against the Southland Conference.
• Texas–Rio Grande Valley has lost seven of its last eight road games.
• The home team has won the first half in each of Texas–Rio Grande Valley’s last eight games.

Why the Texas-Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros will win

• McNeese State has lost the first half in three of its last four night games against non-AP-ranked opponents.

Texas-Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros vs McNeese State Cowboys Prediction

In their previous meeting earlier this season, McNeese State won 93-63 on the road, covering the spread, as the game went over the point total. In this Texas-Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros vs McNeese State Cowboys Prediction, McNeese State is coming as a -15.5 home favorites. McNeese State is rightfully favored, as they have a better record this season, and have been almost perfect at home, with just one loss in their 13 home games. On the other hand, Texas-Rio Grande Valley has been terrible on the road and has been in poor form lately, with a 2-7 record in their last 9 games. McNeese State is 9-1 in their last 10 games and dominated their opponents in their previous meeting this season by 30 points. Take the McNeese State Cowboys and lay the points for an easy home victory.