Bakersfield Roadrunners vs. UT Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros Free Prediction 03/14/19

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The Bakersfield Roadrunners (16-14, 7-9 WAC) square off against the UT Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros (18-15, 9-7 WAC) in the Western Athletic Conference Tourney at Orleans Arena. The game is scheduled to start at 5:30 p.m. ET on Thursday, March 14, 2019.

Bakersfield Roadrunners vs. UT Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros ATS Odds

Both teams fell in their last matchup. The Vaqueros lost a tough one against the California Baptist Lancers, 82-79, while the Roadrunners fell to the Utah Valley Wolverines, 76-61.

Bakersfield had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (36.8 vs. 30.0) while UT Rio Grande Valley did a great job of getting to and converting from the free throw line (30-42; 71.4 percent). Javon Levi played well for UT Rio Grande Valley with 17 points, eight assists and seven rebounds. Bakersfield, meanwhile, received a boost from Rickey Holden, who put up 15 points.

The aggressive UT Rio Grande Valley offense might be getting to the free throw line a lot in this meeting. The Vaqueros rank eighth in the NCAA with a free throw attempt (FTA) rate of 0.302, while Bakersfield ranks 351st in FTA rate allowed (0.370). Furthermore, the Roadrunners, who rank third in offensive rebounding percentage (38.4 percent), will try to take advantage of the Vaqueros, who rank 332nd in defensive rebounding percentage (66.7 percent).

Bakersfield Roadrunners vs. UT Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros Betting Pick

Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – UT Rio Grande Valley, ATS Winner – UT Rio Grande Valley, O/U – Under

Betting Notes:

  • Bakersfield ranks 47th in rebounds allowed per game (32.3) while UT Rio Grande Valley ranks 276th (39.1).
  • The Roadrunners rank 222nd in three pointers attempted per game (20.7) while the Vaqueros rank 306th (16.8).
  • The Vaqueros rank third in steals per game (9.5) while the Roadrunners rank 98th (6.6).
  • Bakersfield ranks 46th in blocks allowed per game (2.7) while UT Rio Grande Valley ranks 136th (3.5).

Bettings Trends:

  • During their last five games, the Vaqueros have scored an average of 80.0 points per game (9.8 above their season average) and allowed an average of 76.6 points per game (6.7 above their season average).
  • The Roadrunners have been outscored by an average of 9.4 points in their last five games. For the season, Bakersfield has defeated opponents by an average of 0.6 points.