Lamar vs UTRGV 3/2/22 College Basketball Picks, Predictions, Odds
UTRGV Vaqueros (7-21) vs. Lamar Cardinals (2-25)
March 2, 2022 8:00 pm EDT
The Line: Lamar Cardinals +2.5 / UTRGV Vaqueros -2.5; Over/Under: -148.5
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The UT Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros and Lamar Cardinals meet Wednesday in college basketball action at the Montagne Center. The UT Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros look to snap a six-game losing streak. The Lamar Cardinals look for their first win since December 5.
The UT Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros are averaging 71.5 points on 44.5 percent shooting and allowing 78.6 points on 44.1 percent shooting. Justin Johnson is averaging 17.9 points and 6.6 rebounds, while Marek Nelson is averaging 10.3 points and 1.8 assists. Xavier Johnson is dishing 1.1 assists and Mike Adewunmi is grabbing 5.8 rebounds. The UT Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros are shooting 31.1 percent from beyond the arc and 68.6 percent from the free throw line. The UT Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros are allowing 31.4 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 31.3 rebounds per game.
The Lamar Cardinals are averaging 56.9 points on 40 percent shooting and allowing 68 points on 44.7 percent shooting. CJ Roberts is averaging 13.6 points and 2.4 assists, while Davion Buster is averaging 11.9 points and 1.9 rebounds. Jordyn Adams is the third double-digit scorer and Kasen Harrison is grabbing 3 rebounds. The Lamar Cardinals are shooting 29.7 percent from beyond the arc and 69.5 percent from the free throw line. The Lamar Cardinals are allowing 34.9 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 29.4 rebounds per game.
The Vaqueros are 2-6 ATS in their last 8 Wednesday games. The Cardinals are 8-2-2 ATS in their last 12 home games and 1-4-1 ATS in their last 6 games overall. The under is 5-1 in Vaqueros last 6 overall. The under is 4-0 in Cardinals last 4 overall.
You’re scrapping the bottom of the barrel betting this contest, but if forced to pick, give me Lamar and the free bucket at home. Yes, Lamar hasn’t won a game in three months, but the UTRGV Vaqueros have just seven wins on their resume, and they’re losing their last five games by an average of 15 points while losing on the road by an average of 11.8 points. If Lamar is going to end the skid, it would be here. It’s the Cards or pass for me.
