UC Santa Barbara Gauchos at Bakersfield Roadrunners Free Prediction 12/03/19

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The Bakersfield Roadrunners (4-5) will be at home in the Icardo Center when they challenge the UC Santa Barbara Gauchos (4-3). Action begins at 10 p.m. ET on Tuesday, December 3, 2019.

UC Santa Barbara Gauchos vs. Bakersfield Roadrunners Betting Odds

Both teams were victorious in their last game. The Roadrunners easily got past the San Diego Christian Hawks 87-59, while the Gauchos defeated the Grambling State Tigers 67-58.

The Gauchos held the Tigers to an offensive rebounding percentage of 12.9 (below their season average of 37.2). The Tigers also had a turnover percentage of 26.7 (above their season average of 14.9). Meanwhile, Bakersfield dominated nearly every facet of their game. They had a phenomenal effective field goal percentage of 0.682 (above their season average of 0.485) and an offensive rebounding percentage of 42.9 (above their season average of 39.1). San Diego Christian was 0.412 and 28.2, respectively, for those same stats. Bakersfield received a boost from Czar Perry, who put up 13 points, six assists and five rebounds. JaQuori McLaughlin played a pivotal role for UC Santa Barbara with 20 points, six rebounds and five assists.

UC Santa Barbara could dominate on the offensive side of the ball as their productive offense goes up against one of the nation’s worst defenses. The Gauchos rank 30th in offensive efficiency while Bakersfield ranks 262nd in defensive efficiency since last season.

UC Santa Barbara Gauchos at Bakersfield Roadrunners ATS Pick

Prediction: SU Winner – Bakersfield, ATS Winner – Bakersfield, O/U – Under

Betting Notes (2018-Present):

  • UC Santa Barbara ranks 130th in assists per game (13.8) while Bakersfield ranks 289th (11.4).
  • The Roadrunners rank 50th in blocks allowed per game (2.8) while the Gauchos rank 63rd (2.9).
  • Bakersfield ranks 288th in three pointers attempted per game (19.1) while UC Santa Barbara ranks 289th (19.0).
  • The Roadrunners rank 132nd in steals per game (6.6) while the Gauchos rank 285th (4.8).
  • Bakersfield averages 38.2 rebounds per game, which ranks 49th in the country. UC Santa Barbara ranks 10th in rebounds allowed per game (30.8).