Saturday’s contest between the Lamar Cardinals (13-10, 8-4 Southland) and UT Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros (13-10, 5-7 Southland) squaring off at Montagne Center has a projected final score of 75-69 (based on our computer prediction) in favor of Lamar, who is listed as the favorite by our model. The game will begin at 7:00 PM ET on February 8.

According to our computer prediction, Lamar is projected to cover the spread (3.5) versus UT Rio Grande Valley. The two sides are expected to go under the 145.5 total.

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Lamar vs. UT Rio Grande Valley Game Info & Odds

• Date: Saturday, February 8, 2025
• Time: 7:00 PM ET
• TV: ESPN+
• Live stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
• Where: Beaumont, Texas
• Venue: Montagne Center
• Line: Lamar -3.5
• Point total: 145.5
• Moneyline (to win): Lamar -184, UT Rio Grande Valley +148

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Lamar vs. UT Rio Grande Valley Score Prediction

• Prediction:
  Lamar 75, UT Rio Grande Valley 69

Spread & Total Prediction for Lamar vs. UT Rio Grande Valley

• Pick ATS: Lamar (-3.5)
• Pick OU: Under (145.5)

Lamar is 11-9-0 against the spread this season compared to UT Rio Grande Valley’s 10-9-0 ATS record. A total of nine out of the Cardinals’ games this season have gone over the point total, and 11 of the Vaqueros’ games have gone over. The teams combine to score 149.7 points per game, 4.2 more points than this matchup’s total. Lamar is 5-5 against the spread and 6-4 overall in its last 10 games, while UT Rio Grande Valley has gone 3-7 against the spread and 4-6 overall.

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Lamar Performance Insights

• The Cardinals outscore opponents by 4.4 points per game (scoring 72.1 points per game to rank 243rd in college basketball while allowing 67.7 per outing to rank 70th in college basketball) and have a +103 scoring differential overall.
• The 34 rebounds per game Lamar averages rank 88th in the nation, and are two more than the 32 its opponents pull down per contest.
• Lamar makes 7 three-pointers per game (256th in college basketball) compared to its opponents’ 6.6. It shoots 35.4% from deep while its opponents hit 31% from long range.
• The Cardinals rank 290th in college basketball with 91.1 points scored per 100 possessions, and 34th in college basketball defensively with 85.4 points conceded per 100 possessions.
• Lamar forces 12.4 turnovers per game (114th in college basketball) while committing 11.9 (241st in college basketball action).

UT Rio Grande Valley Performance Insights

• The Vaqueros put up 77.6 points per game (95th in college basketball) while giving up 72.8 per outing (223rd in college basketball). They have a +111 scoring differential and outscore opponents by 4.8 points per game.
• UT Rio Grande Valley wins the rebound battle by an average of 1.2 boards. It collects 33.7 rebounds per game (109th in college basketball) compared to its opponents’ 32.5.
• UT Rio Grande Valley knocks down 10.3 three-pointers per game (17th in college basketball), 3.3 more than its opponents.
• UT Rio Grande Valley has committed 12.7 turnovers per game (302nd in college basketball) while forcing 12.9 (73rd in college basketball).

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