The Bakersfield Roadrunners (10-13, 4-4 WAC) will be at the CBU Events Center to square off against the California Baptist Lancers (16-6, 6-2 WAC) in a WAC matchup. Action begins at 10 p.m. ET on Thursday, February 6, 2020.
Bakersfield Roadrunners vs. California Baptist Lancers Betting Odds
In their last matchup, the Lancers defeated the Seattle Redhawks, 72-65, while the Roadrunners fell to the UT Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros, 70-59.
California Baptist dominated nearly every stat category in the game. They had a phenomenal offensive rebounding percentage of 39.5 (above their season average of 31.1) and an effective field goal percentage of 0.433 (below their season average of 0.528). Seattle put up marks of 22.7 and 0.336, respectively, for those same stats. Bakersfield, meanwhile, held UT Rio Grande Valley to an effective field goal percentage of 0.410 (below their season average of 0.480). California Baptist rallied around Milan Acquaah, who had 18 points and eight assists. Greg Lee led the way for Bakersfield, recording 18 points and six rebounds.
In their first matchup this year, Brandon Boyd led the Lancers to an 83-75 win. He produced 23 points. California Baptist was successful at getting to and converting from the charity stripe. The Lancers made 28 of their 34 free throws (82.4 percent), while the Roadrunners were just 13-21 (61.9 percent).
Looking at effective field goal percentage, California Baptist should have a noteworthy edge. The Lancers defense ranks 43rd in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.453), while the Bakersfield offense is ranked 253rd in effective field goal percentage (0.484).
Bakersfield Roadrunners vs. California Baptist Lancers Betting Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – California Baptist, ATS Winner – California Baptist, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- California Baptist ranks 50th in three pointers attempted per game (25.5) while Bakersfield ranks 286th (16.2).
- The Lancers average 14.7 assists per game, which ranks 57th in the nation. The Roadrunners rank 87th in assists allowed per game (11.7).
- The Roadrunners rank 116th in steals per game (6.6) while the Lancers rank 243rd (4.0).
- Bakersfield ranks 19th in rebounds allowed per game (30.5) while California Baptist ranks 134th (35.0).
Bettings Trends:
- The Roadrunners have been outscored by an average of 0.6 points in their last five games. For the season, Bakersfield has defeated opponents by an average of 1.7 points.
- During their last five games, the Lancers have scored an average of 75.0 points per game (4.1 below their season average) and allowed an average of 61.6 points per game (7.3 below their season average).
