Bakersfield Roadrunners at Cal Poly Mustangs Free Prediction 12/21/19

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The Bakersfield Roadrunners (5-8) and the Cal Poly Mustangs (2-9) go head-to-head at Robert A. Mott Gym. The Roadrunners can put an end to a five-game road losing streak. The game starts at 10 p.m. ET on Saturday, December 21, 2019.

Bakersfield Roadrunners vs. Cal Poly Mustangs Betting Odds

In their last contest, the Mustangs lost a tough one against the Sacramento State Hornets, 57-56, while the Roadrunners edged the Montana State Bobcats, 74-72.

The Roadrunners had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (37.9 vs. 26.9), while the Bobcats had a turnover percentage of 21.9 (above the 18.1 mark opponents have averaged against Bakersfield this season). Cal Poly, meanwhile, held Sacramento State to an effective field goal percentage of 0.411 (below the 0.543 mark opponents have averaged against Cal Poly this season). Kyle Colvin had a good game for Cal Poly, contributing 20 points and nine rebounds. Cam Allen was a key piece for Bakersfield with 15 points.

The Roadrunners won the lone contest between these two teams last season, 74-61. Bakersfield out-rebounded Cal Poly. The Roadrunners had more offensive rebounds (18 vs. 10), defensive rebounds (23 vs. 18) and total rebounds (41 vs. 28). This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.

It might be a tough matchup for Cal Poly on the offensive glass. The Mustangs rank 320th in offensive rebounding percentage (22.5 percent), while Bakersfield ranks 42nd in defensive rebounding percentage (76.4 percent).

Bakersfield vs. Cal Poly Betting Pick

Basketball Tip: SU Winner – Bakersfield, ATS Winner – Bakersfield, O/U – Under

Betting Notes:

  • Bakersfield ranks 56th in rebounds per game (38.9) while Cal Poly ranks 249th (30.4).
  • The Mustangs rank 232nd in three pointers attempted per game (17.8) while the Roadrunners rank 259th (15.9).
  • The Roadrunners rank 39th in steals allowed per game (5.5) while the Mustangs rank 124th (7.1).
  • Bakersfield ranks 27th in blocks allowed per game (2.3) while Cal Poly ranks 65th (2.9).

Bettings Trends:

  • During their last five games, the Mustangs have scored an average of 60.8 points per game (2.8 below their season average) and allowed an average of 69.8 points per game (2.5 below their season average).
  • The Roadrunners’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 0.8, down from 2.2 for the season.