Tennessee Tech (3-1) vs UT Rio Grande Valley (2-2)
November 15, 2024 at 01:00 PM EST
The Line: Betting Odds: Tennessee Tech / UTRGV — Over/Under:
In this article, we will formulate a UT Rio Grande Valley vs Tennessee Tech prediction for this College Basketball game on Saturday, November 16th at Colonial Hall in White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.
UT Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros Betting Preview
The UT Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros are 2-2 this year after they defeated Charleston Southern by a score of 86-76 in their last game. UT Rio Grande Valley led 43-41 at halftime but held Charleston Southern to just 35 second-half points for the win. The Vaqueros shot 52.9% from the field, 17.4% on three-pointers, and 76.9% on free throws in the game. Hasan Abdul Hakim led UT Rio Grande Valley with 24 points and four steals in the win.
Prior to that game, the Vaqueros defeated a non-D-1 team by a score of 110-60 but did lose Creighton and Nebraska before that. UT Rio Grande Valley has scored 87.7 points per game and they have allowed 82 points per game, while also averaging 43 rebounds and 18.7 assists per game this season. K.T. Raimey is averaging 18.5 points, 1.5 rebounds, and 1.5 assists per game, while UT Rio Grande Valley is shooting 44.2% from the field, 60% on free throws, and 35.5% on three-pointers this year.
Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles Betting Preview
The Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles are 3-1 this season after they defeated VMI by a score of 72-71 in their last game. Tennessee Tech led 38-31 at halftime and they were able to get the win, despite being outscored 40-34 in the second half. The Golden Eagles shot 40.7% from the field, 36.7% on three-pointers, and 61.9% on free throws in the game. Rodney Johnson Jr. led Tennessee Tech with 13 points and five rebounds in the win.
Prior to that game, the Golden Eagles defeated West Georgia by a score of 76-73 and beat a non-D-1 team by a score of 89-74. Tennessee Tech has scored 81 points per game and they have allowed 76.7 points per game, while also averaging 30.3 rebounds and 18.7 assists per game this season. Rodney Johnson Jr. is averaging 16.3 points, 5.7 rebounds, and 2.0 assists per game, while Tennessee Tech is shooting 50.3% from the field, 65.9% on free throws, and 35.4% on three-pointers this year.
Why Tennessee Tech will cover
- Texas–Rio Grande Valley has lost 16 of its last 18 games against non-conference opponents.
- Tennessee Tech has won each of its last three games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
- Tennessee Tech has won the first half in each of its last three games against non-conference opponents.
UT Rio Grande Valley vs Tennessee Tech Prediction
Both of these teams were able to win their game on Friday, so they will be on their second game in as many days here. UT Rio Grande Valley did play Creighton and Nebraska to open the season, and they actually played decently well in those games. Tennessee Tech lost to Georgia in a very close game to open their season, but they are shooting 50% from the field. I like how UT Rio Grande Valley fought against Creighton, but I think Tennessee Tech is the play here.