The Idaho Vandals (3-5) take on the Bakersfield Roadrunners (4-4) at Memorial Gym. The game is scheduled to start at 10 p.m. ET on Saturday, December 8, 2018.
Bakersfield Roadrunners at Idaho Vandals Betting Prediction
The last time the Roadrunners played, they were topped by the No. 20 TCU Horned Frogs, 66-61. Getting to the charity stripe was one of TCU’s biggest strengths. They had 27 free throw attempts, while Bakersfield had just 14. Jarkel Joiner was the game’s leading scorer with 18 points on 6-for-15 shooting.
The Vandals were blown out by the UC Irvine Anteaters in their last matchup, 86-68. UC Irvine’s rebounding was their largest strength. The Anteaters had 15 offensive rebounds and 42 total rebounds, while the Vandals had six and 22, respectively. With 18 points on 7-for-9 shooting, Jared Rodriguez led Idaho in scoring.
The Roadrunners won both matchups against the Vandals last season. In the most recent matchup, Bakersfield won 66-55. The Roadrunners’ 13.8 turnover percentage was their biggest advantage over the Vandals, who had a mark of 32.7.
Half-court execution will be critical when two of the NCAA’s slowest-paced teams square off. Idaho ranks 269th in possessions per game (68.1) and Bakersfield is 318th (67.0) since the 2017-18 season.
Bakersfield at Idaho Odds Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Idaho, O/U – Over
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Bakersfield ranks 147th in steals per game (6.2) while Idaho ranks 258th (4.6).
The Roadrunners rank 171st in three pointers allowed per game (22.4) while the Vandals rank 247th (24.4).
Idaho ranks 27th in rebounds allowed per game (31.7) while Bakersfield ranks 72nd (33.2).
The Vandals rank 98th in assists per game (14.6) while the Roadrunners rank 139th in assists allowed per game (12.9).
Idaho is 15th in the NCAA with 2.3 blocks allowed per game while Bakersfield is 31st with 2.6 blocks allowed per game.
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