The Bakersfield Roadrunners (9-5, 1-0 WAC) welcome the Utah Valley Wolverines (11-5, 0-1 WAC) to Icardo Center as they attempt to extend their six-game home winning streak. The game is scheduled to start at 10 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 5, 2019.
Utah Valley Wolverines at Bakersfield Roadrunners Free Prediction
In the Wolverines’ last matchup, they dismantled the Westminster (UT) Griffins, 96-71. The Wolverines had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (34.2 vs. 13.3) and had a much better turnover percentage (9.5 vs. 20.3). Utah Valley was led by Jake Toolson, who was the top scorer from either team with 22 points on 9-for-14 shooting.
The Roadrunners fell to the No. 20 TCU Horned Frogs in their last outing, 66-61. One of TCU’s largest strengths was getting to the free throw line. They had 27 free throw attempts, while Bakersfield had just 14. With 18 points on 6-for-15 shooting, Jarkel Joiner was the game’s high scorer.
After the Wolverines won all three games against the Roadrunners last season, these teams will go head-to-head for the first time this year. In the last contest, Utah Valley won 81-74. The Wolverines knocked down 21 of their 25 free throws (84.0 percent) and had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (37.9 vs. 24.3).
The battle on the backboards could prove decisive, pitting strength against strength. The Roadrunners rank 14th in offensive rebounding percentage (37.8 percent), while Utah Valley ranks 25th in defensive rebounding percentage (76.8 percent).
Utah Valley Wolverines at Bakersfield Roadrunners ATS Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Utah Valley, O/U – Under
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Betting Notes:
Bakersfield ranks 23rd in steals allowed per game (4.9) while Utah Valley ranks 119th (6.7).
The Roadrunners are 10th in the NCAA with 2.1 blocks allowed per game while the Wolverines are 53rd with 2.9 blocks allowed per game.
Bakersfield ranks 48th in rebounds allowed per game (32.1) while Utah Valley ranks 87th (33.6).
The Roadrunners average 13.5 assists per game, which ranks 142nd in the nation. The Wolverines rank 158th in assists allowed per game (13.9).
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The Wolverines have been outscored by an average of 5.2 points in their last five games. For the season, Utah Valley has defeated opponents by an average of 4.5 points.
During their last five games, the Roadrunners have scored an average of 73.6 points per game (1.3 above their season average) and allowed an average of 69.4 points per game (0.7 below their season average).
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