Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks vs Texas-Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/5/24

Planning on watching today’s Lumberjacks and Vaqueros game? Catch the action at UTRGV Fieldhouse in Edinburg, TX, as the Vaqueros hosts this showdown at 7:30 ET on ESPN+. The over/under for this Southland conference contest is set at 141.5 points, with Texas-Rio Grande Valley being favored by -7 at home against Stephen F. Austin.

STEPHEN F. AUSTIN LUMBERJACKS VS TEXAS-RIO GRANDE VALLEY VAQUEROS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks +7

This game will be played at UTRGV Fieldhouse at 7:30 ET on Thursday, December 5th.

WHY BET THE STEPHEN F. AUSTIN LUMBERJACKS:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-72 in favor of the Vaqueros.
• Even though we have Texas-Rio Grande Valley winning straight-up, we like Stephen F. Austin at +7.
• The over/under is currently sitting at 141.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 148 points.

Do the Lumberjacks Have What it Takes in Edinburg?

Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks Recent Game/Games

Stephen F. Austin moved to 3-3 on the season after a 68-60 road win over Louisiana-Monroe on Friday. The Lumberjacks, who were -4 favorites, covered the spread.

They led 30-27 at halftime and outscored the Warhawks 38-33 in the second half. The total points for the game ended at 128, just under the O/U line of 129.

Stephen F. Austin put up 68 points on 47.3% shooting from the field in their last game, with an effective field goal percentage of 54.5%. They connected on 58.1% of their two-point attempts, while hitting 33.3% from beyond the arc, making 8 of 24 three-point shots. At the free-throw line, they shot 61.5%, going 8 for 13.

Kyle Hayman led the way with 27 points, hitting 5 of 9 from three-point range and shooting 52.6% overall. Jalen Bolden added 15 points, though he missed all 4 of his three-point attempts, and Tyreese Watson contributed 14 points. Makai Willis chipped in 13 points, making his only three-point attempt and shooting 50% from the field.

Stephen F. Austin’s defense held their opponent to 60 points, even though they allowed them to shoot 43% from the field (22/51). Most of the damage came from inside the arc, where the opponent hit 52% of their two-point attempts (20/38).

The Lumberjacks were effective in limiting three-point damage, as the opponent managed just 2/13 from deep, shooting 15%. From the free-throw line, the opponent went 14/18, hitting 77%. Stephen F. Austin also gave up 8 offensive rebounds.

Will the Vaqueros Pull Through as the Favored Home Team?

Texas-Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros Recent Game/Games

The Vaqueros improved to 3-3 on the season with a 97-77 win over Le Moyne on Monday. Playing at home, they entered the game as 14-point favorites and covered the spread. The total points for the game reached 174, surpassing the over/under line of 151.5.

UTRGV led 41-31 at halftime and put up 56 points in the 2nd half while allowing 46. Their offensive surge after the break helped them pull away and secure the win.

Texas-Rio Grande Valley put up 97 points in their latest game, shooting 47.2% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 55.6%. They hit 65.6% of their two-point attempts, while going 13-for-40 from beyond the arc, good for 32.5%. At the free-throw line, the Vaqueros were nearly perfect, connecting on 88.9% of their attempts (16-for-18).

DK Thorn led the way with 24 points and 4 assists, hitting 4 of 10 from three-point range. Howie Fleming Jr. added 18 points, shooting 60% from the field, and Cliff Davis contributed 17 points, knocking down 5 threes at a 50% clip. Dwayne Koroma was efficient inside, shooting 63.6% and grabbing 8 rebounds, while also dishing out 5 assists.

Texas-Rio Grande Valley gave up 77 points, with their opponents shooting 47% from the field. They were particularly vulnerable inside, allowing 65% shooting on two-point attempts.

From beyond the arc, the Vaqueros’ defense allowed 13 threes on 40 attempts, a 32% shooting rate. They also sent their opponents to the line 18 times, where they converted 88% of their free throws.