Southern Utah vs Texas-Rio Grande Valley Picks and Prediction – 12/19/2024

The Southern Utah Thunderbirds are heading to UTRGV Fieldhouse on Wednesday night, where they will face the UT Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros. Get the rest of our free college basketball picks here! Southern Utah currently sits first in the Western Athletic, posting a record of 8-4. Thunderbirds have dropped consecutive games, most recently falling short against New Mexico State in a 72-69 loss. Dominique Ford scored a team-high 19 points against New Mexico State, while Brock Fielder added 15 points, 7 rebounds, and 5 blocks. The Thunderbirds are scoring 77.5 points per game on 45.1% shooting from the field and 33.6% from three.

The UT Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros come into this game with a 6-4 record which places them fourth in the Southland. The Vaqueros have won three of their last four games, most recently defeating Northern New Mexico 72-60 on Saturday. Cliff Davis scored a game-high 21 points and 5 rebounds in this game, while K.T. Raimey chipped in with 14 points, 5 assists, and 4 rebounds. K.T. Raimey leads UT Rio Grande Valley with 14.1 points per game on 45.5% shooting from the field and 35.6% from three. The Vaqueros are putting up 80.5 points per game on 45.1% shooting from the field. UT Rio Grande Valley ranks 33rd in pace this season, as they can be dangerous in transition. 

The Vaqueros look for their fourth win in five games, while the Thunderbirds look to avoid their third straight loss. Expect the offense from the Vaqueros to be the biggest factor in this game, leading UT Rio Grande Valley to the win. Final score prediction, Vaqueros win 82-75.