Stephen F. Austin vs UT Rio Grande Valley Prediction 2/10/25 College Basketball Picks Today
UT Rio Grande Valley (13-11) vs. Stephen F. Austin (11-13)
February 10, 2025 7:30 pm EDT
The Line: Stephen F. Austin -3; Over/Under: 139.5
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The UT Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros and Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks meet Monday in college basketball action at the William R. Johnson Coliseum. Here’s a Stephen F. Austin vs UT Rio Grande Valley Prediction. This article will include a Stephen F. Austin vs UT Rio Grande Valley Pick.
UT Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros Betting Preview
The UT Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros lost to Northwestern State and Lamar, and they play Houston Christian, Incarnate Word, and Nicholls next. The UT Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros are averaging 77.3 points on 44.1 percent shooting and allowing 72.7 points on 43.5 percent shooting. Hasan Abdul Hakim is averaging 13.3 points and 6.8 rebounds, while DK Thorn is averaging 12 points and 3.6 rebounds. Cliff Davis is the third double-digit scorer and Howie Fleming Jr. is grabbing 6.6 rebounds. The UT Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros are shooting 32 percent from beyond the arc and 69.3 percent from the free-throw line. The UT Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros are allowing 2.2 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 33.7 rebounds per game.
Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks Betting Preview
The Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks beat New Orleans and Corpus Christi, and they play Northwestern State, East Texas A&M, and Incarnate Word next. The Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks are averaging 66 points on 42.5 percent shooting and allowing 65.8 points on 40.3 percent shooting. Keon Thompson is averaging 13 points and 4.4 rebounds, while Matt Hayman is averaging 12.9 points and 2.4 assists. Chris Johnson is the third double-digit scorer and Nana Antwi-Boasiako is grabbing 6 rebounds. The Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks are shooting 28.1 percent from beyond the arc and 61.9 percent from the free throw line. The Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks are allowing 30.7 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 33.8 rebounds per game.
Why the Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks will win
- Stephen F. Austin has won 64 of its last 71 night games against the Southland Conference at William R. Johnson Coliseum.
- Texas–Rio Grande Valley has lost eight of its last nine road games following a road loss.
- Texas–Rio Grande Valley has lost the first half in each of its last five road games against the Southland Conference.
Why the Texas-Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros will win
- Texas–Rio Grande Valley has won three of its last four night games following a road loss.
- Stephen F. Austin has lost the first half in 11 of its last 13 games against the Southland Conference.
Total Points Facts
- Six of Texas–Rio Grande Valley’s last seven road night games against the Southland Conference have produced a total of 142+ points.
- Sixteen of Stephen F. Austin’s last 20 games against non-AP-ranked opponents have produced a total of 139 or fewer points.
Matchup/League Facts
- Stephen F. Austin ranks 363rd among Division 1 teams for turnovers per game this season (16.6).
- Stephen F. Austin ranks 362nd among Division 1 teams for free throw percentage this season (61.9%).
- Texas–Rio Grande Valley ranks 2nd among Division 1 teams for three-point field goal attempts per game this season (33.0).
- Texas–Rio Grande Valley ranks T7th among Division 1 teams for opponent blocks per game this season (2.1).
Stephen F. Austin vs UT Rio Grande Valley Injury Report
Neither Stephen F. Austin nor UT Rio Grande Valley has a player listed on its injury report.
Stephen F. Austin vs UT Rio Grande Valley Prediction
The UT Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros have lost four of their last five games as the defense continues to head in the wrong direction, and those issues usually don’t fix themselves on the road. UT Rio Grande Valley is 2-8 SU on the road this season. The Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks are coming off some nice wins, which includes an upset over Corpus Christi, and the Lumberjacks have seen seven of their 11 wins this season come at home. We’re not being asked to lay anything crazy. Give me Stephen F. Austin and the small chalk at home on Monday night.
