The East Texas A&M Lions (6-10, 1-5 Southland) will look to stop a five-game losing streak when they host the UT Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros (6-9, 2-4 Southland) on Saturday, January 10, 2026 at Texas A&M-Commerce Field House as 3.5-point underdogs. The matchup airs at 6 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The matchup has an over/under of 145.5.
Check out all the Latest NCAA Basketball Betting Previews!
UT Rio Grande Valley Cover -3.5 vs East Texas A&M -118
UT Rio Grande Valley vs. East Texas A&M betting lines
- UT Rio Grande Valley moneyline odds to win: -186
- East Texas A&M moneyline odds to win: +154
- Spread: UT Rio Grande Valley (-3.5)
- Total: 145.5
UT Rio Grande Valley statistics, trends and more
As the away team
- UT Rio Grande Valley has covered the spread in a lower percentage of its home games than away games. It has covered two times in six games at home, and it has covered four times in seven games on the road.
- The Vaqueros have eclipsed the over/under in a lower percentage of games at home (33.3%) than road games (42.9%).
- UT Rio Grande Valley has won a lower percentage of its games as a moneyline favorite when playing at home, going 1-4 (.200). When playing away from home as a moneyline favorite, it sports a record of 1-0 (1.000).
Recent trends
- The Vaqueros have been scoring 71.5 points per contest in their last 10 times on the court, an average that’s a little lower than the 75.5 they’ve scored over the course of the 2025-26 campaign.
- UT Rio Grande Valley has been tougher on the defensive side of the ball lately, allowing 67.7 points per game over its last 10 contests compared to the 70.5 points per game its opponents average over the 2025-26 season.
- The Vaqueros’ past 10 contests have seen them make 8.5 three-pointers per game while shooting 34.4% from beyond the arc. Both numbers are down compared to their 2025-26 averages of 9.3 makes and 37.4%.
UT Rio Grande Valley betting records this season
- ATS Record: 6-7-0 (Home: 2-4-0; Away: 4-3-0)
- ATS Record When Favored by 3.5+: 1-3-0 (As Favorite: 2-4-0; As Underdog: 4-3-0)
- O-U-P: 5-8-0 (Home: 2-4-0; Away: 3-4-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 2-4 (Home: 1-4; Away: 1-0)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 2-5 (Home: 1-0; Away: 1-5)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 45.9 (152nd in nation) | 41.1 (70th) | 33.3 (173rd) | 30.9 (166th) | 16.6 (68th) | 11.1 (145th) |
Need to know more about sports betting before you put down a wager on UT Rio Grande Valley vs. East Texas A&M? Here’s everything you need to know about how to bet.
East Texas A&M statistics, trends and more
As the home team
- East Texas A&M has been better against the spread away (5-5-0) than at home (1-2-0) this year.
- In terms of the over/under, Lions games have finished over less often at home (zero of three, 0%) than away (six of 10, 60%).
- The Lions’ winning percentage at home as moneyline underdogs is .000 (0-2), and on the road it is .125 (1-7).
Recent trends
- The Lions are scoring 67.2 points per game over their previous 10 games, which is 5.8 fewer points than their average for the season (73.0).
- Over its last 10 games, East Texas A&M is surrendering 81.4 points per contest, 4.5 more points than its season average (76.9).
- Over their last 10 games, the Lions are sinking 8.7 treys per game, 0.6 fewer threes than their season average (9.3). They also have a worse three-point percentage over their previous 10 contests (32.0%) compared to their season average (33.4%).
East Texas A&M betting records this season
- ATS Record: 7-7-0 (Home: 1-2-0; Away: 5-5-0)
- ATS Record When Underdog by 3.5+: 4-7-0 (As Favorite: 3-0-0; As Underdog: 4-7-0)
- O-U-P: 7-7-0 (Home: 0-3-0; Away: 6-4-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 3-0 (Home: 1-0; Away: 1-0)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 1-9 (Home: 0-2; Away: 1-7)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 43.4 (277th in nation) | 45.0 (262nd) | 31.3 (262nd) | 34.6 (319th) | 17.3 (48th) | 13.7 (337th) |
BetDecider Team
The BetDecider team brings you the most current sports betting content, with expert insights and tips. Our aim is that you can make an informed betting decision, including best odds and exclusive sportsbook offers, to maximize your betting experience.
