The New Mexico State Aggies (15-6, 6-0 WAC) and the Bakersfield Roadrunners (10-11, 4-2 WAC) clash at Pan American Center. The Aggies look to lengthen their nine-game winning streak. The game starts at 9 p.m. ET on Thursday, January 30, 2020.
Bakersfield Roadrunners vs. New Mexico State Aggies ATS Odds
In their last contest, the Aggies were victorious over the UT Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros, 67-62, while the Roadrunners were beaten by the Seattle Redhawks, 86-79.
New Mexico State played a nearly flawless contest. They had an offensive rebounding percentage of 29.2 (below their season average of 34.5) and an effective field goal percentage of 0.644 (above their season average of 0.535). For those same stats, UT Rio Grande Valley was 24.0 and 0.552, respectively. Bakersfield, on the other hand, had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (41.7 vs. 35.5). Ivan Aurrecoechea had a good outing for New Mexico State with 19 points. Bakersfield received a boost from Taze Moore, who put up 23 points, eight rebounds and five steals.
The Aggies dominated this series last year, winning both games. In the most recent matchup, New Mexico State won 71-70. Getting to the free throw line was one of New Mexico State’s largest strengths. They had 33 free throw attempts, while Bakersfield had just 16. This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.
When considering effective field goal percentage, New Mexico State should have a considerable edge. The elite Aggies offense ranks 35th in the country in that metric at 0.539, while the suspect Bakersfield defense is ranked 272nd in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.512). Furthermore, the Roadrunners rank fifth in offensive rebounding percentage (38.4 percent), while the Aggies rank 13th in defensive rebounding percentage (77.5 percent).
Bakersfield Roadrunners at New Mexico State Aggies Betting Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – New Mexico State, ATS Winner – New Mexico State, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- New Mexico State ranks 37th in three pointers attempted per game (26.2) while Bakersfield ranks 280th (15.8).
- The Aggies rank 22nd in assists allowed per game (10.1) while the Roadrunners rank 86th (11.8).
- New Mexico State ranks 10th in blocks allowed per game (2.1) while Bakersfield ranks 60th (2.9).
- The Roadrunners rank 48th in rebounds per game (39.0) while the Aggies rank 170th (35.3).
- Bakersfield ranks 26th in steals allowed per game (5.1) while New Mexico State ranks 125th (6.7).
Bettings Trends:
- The Aggies’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 13.8, up from 10.5 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Roadrunners have scored an average of 56.6 points per game (12.0 below their season average) and allowed an average of 52.2 points per game (13.8 below their season average).
