UT Rio Grande Valley at Western Illinois

A revenge game for the home team as Western Illinois lost at Texas Rio Grande Valley last month, 78-77. Texas Rio Grande Valley prefers to run but the defense has allowed 85.2 points over the last five contests. They've surrendered over 90 points three times already and are 1-9 ATS when facing a team with a winning percentage between 40% to 49%. Western Illinois plays its third straight home game on a four-game home stand. They come off of an 86-78 win over Southern Indiana as a +5.5 underdog. They have balanced scoring with four players averaging in double-figures while shooting 45.4% as a team. And Western Illinois is 10-2 ATS against teams that allow 42% shooting or less. Play Western Illinois.