Bakersfield Roadrunners at Idaho Vandals ATS Prediction 12/14/19

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The Bakersfield Roadrunners (4-7) will travel to Cowan Spectrum at the Kibbie Dome to clash with the Idaho Vandals (3-6). Action starts at 7 p.m. ET on Saturday, December 14, 2019.

Bakersfield Roadrunners vs. Idaho Vandals ATS Odds

Both teams fell in their last matchup. The Vandals fell to the Washington State Cougars, 78-65, while the Roadrunners were defeated by the Ole Miss Rebels, 83-67.

Bakersfield held Ole Miss to an offensive rebounding percentage of 23.1 (below their season average of 28.6) while Idaho had a better effective field goal percentage (0.452 vs. 0.492). Keyshaad Dixon played a key role for Idaho with 10 points and 10 rebounds. Taze Moore played well for Bakersfield, putting up 17 points and five rebounds.

The Roadrunners won the only contest between these two teams last year, 73-67. The Roadrunners’ turnover percentage was their biggest strength over the Vandals. Bakersfield had a rate of 6.1, while Idaho posted a mark of 19.9.

It might be a tough matchup for Idaho on the offensive glass. Since the 2018-19 season, the Vandals rank 287th in offensive rebounding percentage (24.4 percent), while Bakersfield ranks 36th in defensive rebounding percentage (72.5 percent).

Bakersfield Roadrunners at Idaho Vandals Pick

Free Basketball Tip: SU Winner – Idaho, ATS Winner – Idaho, O/U – Under

Betting Notes (2018-Present):

  • Bakersfield ranks 35th in rebounds per game (37.9) while Idaho ranks 206th (33.5).
  • The Roadrunners are 23rd in the country with 2.7 blocks allowed per game while the Vandals are 50th with 2.8 blocks allowed per game.
  • The Vandals rank 188th in three pointers attempted per game (20.4) while the Roadrunners rank 274th (18.9).
  • Bakersfield ranks 179th in assists per game (11.4) while Idaho ranks 221st in assists allowed per game (15.3).