The Bakersfield Roadrunners (15-6, 6-1 WAC) will try to prolong their 10-game home winning streak in a matchup against the Grand Canyon Antelopes (13-7, 6-1 WAC) at Icardo Center. The game will air on ESPN 3 at 10 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 2, 2019.
Grand Canyon Antelopes vs. Bakersfield Roadrunners ATS Prediction
In the Antelopes’ last matchup, they topped the California Baptist Lancers, 90-73. Grand Canyon’s 7.3 turnover percentage was their biggest strength over California Baptist, who had a rate of 22.1. The Antelopes’ mark was better than their season average of 16.0, while the Lancers’ was above their season average of 16.5. Grand Canyon was lifted by Carlos Johnson, who was the top scorer from either team with 26 points on 11-for-15 shooting.
The Roadrunners dismantled the California-Santa Cruz Banana Slugs in their last contest, 81-54. The Roadrunners had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (45.9 vs. 20.7) and had a much better turnover percentage (17.5 vs. 28.9). Damiyne Durham led Bakersfield in scoring with 12 points on 4-for-13 shooting from the field.
After splitting two games last season, this will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams. In the last contest, the Antelopes won 81-68. The Antelopes made 23 of their 31 free throws (74.2 percent) and had a better turnover percentage (14.4 vs. 18.2).
Both teams have had a player step their game up over their last five games. Johnson (14 points) has been stellar for the Antelopes while Jarkel Joiner (19 points,1.4 steals) has contributed greatly to the Roadrunners.
Expect this one to be a clinic on boxing out as two of the country’s top rebounding teams go head-to-head. The Roadrunners rank 27th in offensive rebounding percentage (39.1 percent), while Grand Canyon ranks 42nd in defensive rebounding percentage (75.4 percent).
Grand Canyon Antelopes vs. Bakersfield Roadrunners ATS Pick
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Grand Canyon ranks eighth in three pointers allowed per game (17.6) while Bakersfield ranks 141st (21.6).
The Antelopes rank 25th in assists allowed per game (10.7) while the Roadrunners rank 117th (12.5).
Bakersfield ranks 28th in blocks allowed per game (2.2) while Grand Canyon ranks 78th (3.1).
The Roadrunners allow the 46th-fewest steals per game (4.8) while the Antelopes rank 51st (5.6).
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The Antelopes’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 16.2, up from 8.3 for the season.
During their last five games, the Roadrunners have scored an average of 78.2 points per game (4.3 above their season average) and allowed an average of 71.4 points per game (1.0 above their season average).
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