Bakersfield Roadrunners at UMKC Kangaroos Free Prediction 02/16/19

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The Bakersfield Roadrunners (16-9, 7-4 WAC) will be at the Swinney Recreation Center to go head-to-head with the UMKC Kangaroos (9-16, 4-6 WAC) in a WAC matchup. The game starts at 7 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 16, 2019.

Bakersfield Roadrunners at UMKC Kangaroos ATS Odds

Both teams were victorious over their last opponent. The Kangaroos defeated the Grand Canyon Antelopes 87-75, while the Roadrunners beat the Chicago State Cougars 75-62.

Bakersfield played a nearly flawless game. They had a superb effective field goal percentage of 0.582 (above their season average of 0.490) and an offensive rebounding percentage of 36.7 (below their season average of 38.8). Chicago State was 0.435 and 30.6, respectively, for those same stats. The Kangaroos, meanwhile, knocked down 23 of their 25 free throws (92.0 percent) and had a turnover percentage of 5.3 (better than their season average of 16.6). Brandon McKissic played well for UMKC with 16 points and five assists. Meanwhile, James Suber had a solid performance for Bakersfield, putting up 13 points and 13 rebounds.

In their first matchup this year, Justin Edler-Davis led the Roadrunners to a 74-73 victory. He put up 16 points and eight rebounds. Bakersfield’s 0.526 effective field goal percentage was its largest advantage over UMKC, who had a mark of 0.527.

Expect Bakersfield to own the offensive glass in this battle. The Roadrunners rank third in offensive rebounding percentage (38.7 percent), while UMKC ranks 285th in defensive rebounding percentage (69.2 percent).

Bakersfield Roadrunners vs. UMKC Kangaroos Pick

Pick: SU Winner – UMKC, ATS Winner – UMKC, O/U – Under

Betting Notes:

  • Bakersfield ranks 78th in rebounds per game (37.1) while UMKC ranks 281st (30.6).
  • The Roadrunners allow the 33rd-fewest steals per game (5.3) while the Kangaroos rank 43rd (5.4).
  • The Roadrunners rank 15th in blocks allowed per game (2.2) while the Kangaroos rank 116th (3.4).
  • Bakersfield ranks 179th in assists per game (12.6) while UMKC ranks 239th (11.0).

Bettings Trends:

  • The Roadrunners’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 4.2, up from 2.6 for the season.
  • During their last five games, the Kangaroos have scored an average of 65.4 points per game (4.6 below their season average) and allowed an average of 68.8 points per game (5.0 below their season average).