The No. 2 seed McNeese Cowboys (26-5, 19-3 Southland) are favored by 7.5 points in their Southland Tournament matchup against the No. 3 seed UT Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros (19-13, 14-8 Southland) on Tuesday at The Legacy Center, beginning at 9:30 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The winner will move one step closer to earning an automatic spot in the NCAA Tournament bracket. The matchup’s point total is set at 140.5.
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McNeese Cover -7.5 vs UT Rio Grande Valley -115
McNeese vs. UT Rio Grande Valley betting lines
- McNeese moneyline odds to win: -369
- UT Rio Grande Valley moneyline odds to win: +284
- Spread: McNeese (-7.5)
- Total: 140.5
McNeese statistics, trends and more
Recent trends
- In their last 10 games, the Cowboys have been racking up 73.6 points per contest, an average that’s a little lower than the 80.0 they’ve scored over the course of the 2025-26 season.
- The past 10 games have seen McNeese give up 3.2 fewer points per game (63.1) than its season-long average (66.3).
- Over their last 10 outings, the Cowboys are making 0.2 fewer three-pointers per game than their season long average (6.3 compared to 6.5 season-long), while also shooting a lower percentage from deep in that span (30.1% compared to 31.4% season-long).
McNeese betting records this season
- ATS Record: 13-16-0 (Home: 7-5-0; Away: 3-11-0)
- ATS Record When Favored by 7.5+: 10-13-0 (As Favorite: 12-14-0; As Underdog: 1-2-0)
- O-U-P: 13-16-0 (Home: 6-6-0; Away: 6-8-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 23-3 (Home: 12-0; Away: 9-3)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 1-2 (Home: 0-0; Away: 0-2)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 47.0 (73rd in nation) | 40.6 (26th) | 31.7 (198th) | 29.4 (83rd) | 14.1 (152nd) | 9.0 (20th) |
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UT Rio Grande Valley statistics, trends and more
Recent trends
- The Vaqueros have played better offensively over their last 10 games, posting 77.5 points per contest, 1.7 more than their season average of 75.8.
- Over its past 10 games, UT Rio Grande Valley is giving up 67.1 points per contest, compared to its season average of 69.0 points allowed.
- Over their previous 10 games, the Vaqueros are draining 9.7 treys per contest, 0.3 more than their season average (9.4). They also have a higher three-point percentage over their past 10 games (38.3%) compared to their season average (37.6%).
UT Rio Grande Valley betting records this season
- ATS Record: 17-13-0 (Home: 5-8-0; Away: 11-5-0)
- ATS Record When Underdog by 7.5+: 4-1-0 (As Favorite: 10-10-0; As Underdog: 7-3-0)
- O-U-P: 12-18-0 (Home: 3-10-0; Away: 8-8-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 13-7 (Home: 6-5; Away: 6-2)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 4-6 (Home: 2-0; Away: 2-6)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 47.5 (52nd in nation) | 41.6 (47th) | 31.2 (230th) | 29.4 (83rd) | 16.7 (40th) | 10.7 (160th) |
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