Texas-Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros vs Illinois Fighting Illini NCAAB Betting Pick & Prediction for 11/24
The Texas-Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros will take on the Illinois Fighting Illini on Monday, November 24, 2025. The game will be held at the State Farm Center in Champaign, Illinois. This non-conference matchup features the Vaqueros from the Southland Conference and the Fighting Illini from the Big Ten Conference.
Illinois enters the game ranked #8 and has a strong record of 5-1 this season. The Vaqueros have struggled a bit, holding a 2-3 record. Illinois is heavily favored with a spread of -33.5, while the Vaqueros are the underdogs with a spread of +33.5. The game will be broadcast on BTN.
Texas-Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros vs Illinois Fighting Illini Game Day Info
- Sport: College Basketball
- Teams: Texas-Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros vs Illinois Fighting Illini
- Venue: State Farm Center, Champaign IL
- Date: Monday, November 24, 2025 at 8:00 PM ET
- Betting Odds: Illinois -33.5 (-111), Texas-Rio Grande Valley +33.5 (-110), Illinois MoneyLine -100000, Texas-Rio Grande Valley MoneyLine +5000, Over/Under 167.5
Texas-Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros Team Preview
The Texas-Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros have had a mixed start to their season with a 2-3 record. They won a game at home but have struggled on the road with a 1-3 away record. Their recent away games include losses against Missouri State Bears and Boise State Broncos.
Offensively, the Vaqueros average 83.6 points per game, ranking them 117th. They excel in three-point shooting, making 10.8 per game with a 43.2% success rate, which is 10th best. However, their free throw attempts are low, with just 16 per game, ranking near the bottom at 333rd.
Defensively, the Vaqueros have room for improvement. They average 6.8 steals per game and 2.6 blocks, placing them low in national rankings. Fouls are also a concern, with the team committing 20 fouls per game, which ranks them 488th.
Illinois Fighting Illini Team Preview
The Illinois Fighting Illini have been strong this season with a 5-1 record. They are ranked 8th in the AP poll and play in the Big Ten conference. The team has been dominant at home, showing a 5-1 record on their court.
Offensively, Illinois averages 95.8 points per game, which ranks them 10th in the country. Their field goal percentage is 50.2, placing them 43rd. On the boards, they collect 45.8 rebounds per game, making them 18th in rebounding.
In recent games, Illinois won against LIU Sharks by 40 points with a score of 98-58. Key players like Keaton Wagler and Andrej Stojakovic contributed significantly in this game. Despite a close loss to Alabama, the team showed resilience with Kylan Boswell scoring 22 points and Andrej Stojakovic adding 26 points.
BTB Betting Pick
For the spread pick, consider taking Texas-Rio Grande Valley at +33.5. While Illinois has a strong offense with 95.8 points per game, Texas-Rio Grande Valley also scores well with 83.6 points per game. The large spread provides a cushion, as Illinois may not cover such a wide margin.
For the over/under pick, lean towards the under at 167.5. Illinois and Texas-Rio Grande Valley combine for a projected score of around 179.4 points. However, the slower pace of Texas-Rio Grande Valley’s 63.6 possessions per game could keep the total under the line.