The Bakersfield Roadrunners (17-15) go head-to-head against the Southern Utah Thunderbirds (17-16) in the CollegeInsider.com Postseason Tournament at Centrum Arena. The game begins at 8:30 p.m. ET on Monday, March 25, 2019.
Bakersfield Roadrunners vs. Southern Utah Thunderbirds Betting Odds
Both teams were victorious over their last opponent. The Thunderbirds defeated the Drake Bulldogs 80-73, while the Roadrunners beat the Cal State Fullerton Titans 66-58.
The Roadrunners held the Titans to an offensive rebounding percentage of 21.9 (below the 28.6 mark opponents have averaged against Bakersfield this season) and had a turnover percentage of 12.3 (better than their season average of 16.0). The Thunderbirds, on the other hand, had a better free throw rate (0.235 vs. 0.147) and held the Bulldogs to an offensive rebounding percentage of 17.0 (below their season average of 25.4). Southern Utah’s Harrison Butler led the way, finishing with 21 points and 11 rebounds. Meanwhile, Bakersfield was led by James Suber, who finished with 17 points and 12 rebounds.
Vegas has a tendency to place the total low when the Roadrunners are involved, as 15 of their 27 games have ended over the total. Bakersfield holds records of 17-15 straight up (SU) and 13-14 against the spread (ATS).
Much like Bakersfield, games featuring the Thunderbirds also tend to finish over the O/U total (58.1 percent). Additionally, Southern Utah is 17-16 SU and 15-16 ATS.
This game should be a matchup of conflicting paces. Southern Utah likes to play fast (21st in possessions per game), while Bakersfield is methodical (242nd in possessions per game). Furthermore, the Roadrunners, who rank second in offensive rebounding percentage (38.8 percent), will battle against the Thunderbirds, who rank 24th in defensive rebounding percentage (75.8 percent).
Bakersfield at Southern Utah ATS Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Southern Utah, ATS Winner – Bakersfield, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Bakersfield ranks 47th in rebounds allowed per game (32.2) while Southern Utah ranks 235th (36.5).
- The Thunderbirds rank 193rd in assists per game (12.8) while the Roadrunners rank 252nd (11.5).
- Bakersfield ranks 149th in blocks per game (3.1) while Southern Utah ranks 179th in blocks allowed per game (3.7).
- The Thunderbirds rank 103rd in three pointers attempted per game (23.7) while the Roadrunners rank 240th (20.3).
- Bakersfield ranks 40th in steals allowed per game (5.3) while Southern Utah ranks 175th (6.6).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Thunderbirds have scored an average of 74.2 points per game (1.7 below their season average) and allowed an average of 72.8 points per game (2.8 below their season average).
- The Roadrunners have been outscored by an average of 6.4 points in their last five games. For the season, Bakersfield has defeated opponents by an average of 0.4 points.
