The Grand Canyon Antelopes (5-9) will be at the Icardo Center to take on the Bakersfield Roadrunners (6-9) in a WAC matchup. Action starts at 10 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 4, 2020.
Grand Canyon Antelopes vs. Bakersfield Roadrunners ATS Odds
In their last game, the Roadrunners fell to the 23rd-ranked Texas Tech Red Raiders, 73-58, while the Antelopes won big over the Eastern Illinois Panthers, 85-63.
The Antelopes had an effective field goal percentage of 0.548 (above their season average of 0.481) and had an offensive rebounding percentage of 29.7 (above their season average of 22.4). Bakersfield, on the other hand, held Texas Tech to an offensive rebounding percentage of 19.4 (below their season average of 30.1). Bakersfield was lifted by Justin Edler-Davis, who put up 10 points and six rebounds. Meanwhile, Alessandro Lever was a key piece for Grand Canyon with 24 points and seven rebounds.
The Antelopes dominated this series last year, taking both contests. In the last contest, Grand Canyon won 73-69. One of Grand Canyon’s biggest advantages was getting to the charity stripe. They had 34 free throw attempts, while Bakersfield had just 12. This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.
Bakersfield appears to have an edge on the offensive glass in this matchup. The Roadrunners are among the nation’s elite on the offensive glass, ranking fifth in offensive rebounding percentage at 38.9 percent. Meanwhile, Grand Canyon ranks 170th in the nation at corralling defensive rebounds with a defensive rebounding percentage of 72.3 percent.
Grand Canyon Antelopes at Bakersfield Roadrunners Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Bakersfield, ATS Winner – Bakersfield, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Bakersfield ranks 61st in rebounds per game (38.9) while Grand Canyon ranks 247th (32.1).
- The Roadrunners average 12.4 assists per game, which ranks 161st in the country. The Antelopes rank 174th in assists allowed per game (13.9).
- Grand Canyon is 37th in the country with 5.5 steals allowed per game while Bakersfield is 42nd with 5.6 steals allowed per game.
- The Antelopes rank 212th in three pointers attempted per game (19.4) while the Roadrunners rank 270th (15.9).
- Bakersfield ranks 30th in blocks allowed per game (2.5) while Grand Canyon ranks 64th (3.0).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Roadrunners have scored an average of 68.2 points per game (3.9 below their season average) and allowed an average of 70.8 points per game (1.0 above their season average).
- The Antelopes’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 4.6, down from 4.6 for the season.
