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UTRGV vs East Texas A&M Prediction 1/13/25 College Basketball Picks Today

Texas A&M Commerce (0-2) vs. UT Rio Grande Valley (10-6)
January 13, 2025 7:30 pm EDT
The Line: UT Rio Grande Valley ; Over/Under:
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In this article, we will formulate a UTRGV vs East Texas A&M Prediction for this college basketball game on Monday, January 13th, at the UTRGV Fieldhouse. Let’s take a look at a UTRGV Vaqueros vs East Texas A&M Lions Pick. 

East Texas A&M is Struggling

East Texas A&M is struggling heading into this game and they have lost four games in a row. In the last game against Northwestern State, East Texas A&M scored 67 points but that wasn’t enough as the defense gave up 75 points and that led to the defeat. At halftime, they were down 38-24, and although they fought back in the second half, they still couldn’t keep it close enough to get the job done. Guard Scooter Williams Jr had a huge game putting up 18 points, six rebounds, and one assist. 


East Texas A&M is averaging 63.6 points while their defense is giving up 78.8 points per game. The offense is ranked 355th in the league, while the defense is ranked 332nd. They are averaging 28.1 three-point attempts per game which is 60th in all of college basketball. Two games ago against Nchillos State, East Texas A&M scored 61 points while the defense gave up 83 points and that led to the defeat. Scooter Williams Jr is averaging 12.1 points while shooting 40 percent from the field. 

UTRGV Have Lost 

UTRGV has been competitive heading into this game but they haven’t made the plays late and they keep losing. Two games ago against Southeastern Louisana, UTRGV lost 79-75 and in the last game against Texas A&M Corpus Christi they scored 74 points but the defense gave up 79 points and that led to the defeat. Hasan Abdul Hakim put up 20 points, six rebounds, and five assists. There were four different players that put up at least 12 points. 

UTRGV is averaging 81.4 points while their defense is giving up 71.8 points per game. The offense is ranked 52nd in the league while the defense is ranked 204th. This is an offense that is averaging 65.6 attempts per game which is 8th in the league. They like to push the pace and they are going to need the offense to put on a show here. 

Why UTRGV Will Beat Texas A&M

  • East Texas A&M has lost each of its last six games against Conference opponents.
  • Texas–Rio Grande Valley has won seven of its last eight games at UTRGV Fieldhouse against non-AP-ranked opponents.
  • Texas–Rio Grande Valley has won the first half in each of its last six night games against non-AP-ranked opponents.

UTRGV vs East Texas A&M Prediction. 

UTRGV has lost heading into this game, but this is a team that has a good offense and that offense is going to get the job done here. East Texas A&M scored only 61 points in the last game but their defense isn’t going to be good enough in this game. Their defense is ranked 332nd in all of college basketball and they will struggle here. UTRGV is going to end up cruising here. Back UTRGV against the spread here. 

Shane Mickle's Free Pick: UTRGV ATS

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Shane Mickle

Sports is about all Shane knows in this life! He has a passion for sports and writing, which makes working for Sportschatplace a perfect job for him! If you find him cheering for a team it's usually a Minnesota team, or the Kansas Jayhawks!

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