The San Francisco Dons (4-0) look to remain undefeated when they take on the Bakersfield Roadrunners (2-2) at War Memorial Gymnasium. The game begins at 10 p.m. ET on Tuesday, November 19, 2019.
Bakersfield Roadrunners at San Francisco Dons Betting Odds
Both teams were victorious in their last game. The Dons beat the Southern Illinois Salukis 76-60, while the Roadrunners easily got past the Life Pacific Warriors 91-51.
Bakersfield played a nearly perfect game. They had a turnover percentage of 11.6 (better than their season average of 11.6) and an offensive rebounding percentage of 44.4 (above their season average of 38.0). For those same stats, Life Pacific was 24.1 and 21.6, respectively. Meanwhile, San Francisco dominated nearly every stat category in their game. They had a phenomenal offensive rebounding percentage of 43.8 (above their season average of 38.8) and an effective field goal percentage of 0.582 (above their season average of 0.514). For those same stats, Southern Illinois put up marks of 16.7 and 0.510, respectively. Jimbo Lull fueled San Francisco with 11 points and eight rebounds. De’Monte Buckingham, meanwhile had a good game for Bakersfield, recording 19 points and eight rebounds.
Ball security could play an integral role in this contest. Dating back to the 2018-19 season, San Francisco has committed the 18th-fewest miscues in the NCAA (turnover percentage of 15.5 percent), while the ball-hawking defense of Bakersfield has forced the 58th-most (opponents’ turnover percentage of 21.2 percent). Moreover, the Roadrunners, who rank second in offensive rebounding percentage (38.7 percent), will face a tough challenge against the Dons, who rank 13th in defensive rebounding percentage (76.5 percent).
Bakersfield Roadrunners vs. San Francisco Dons Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Bakersfield, ATS Winner – Bakersfield, O/U – Over
Betting Notes (2018-Present):
- San Francisco ranks 82nd in three pointers attempted per game (24.4) while Bakersfield ranks 256th (20.0).
- The Roadrunners rank 52nd in rebounds per game (38.1) while the Dons rank 67th in rebounds allowed per game (33.0).
- San Francisco allows the 13th-fewest steals per game (4.8) while Bakersfield ranks 22nd (5.0).
- The Dons rank 106th in assists per game (14.1) while the Roadrunners rank 264th (11.4).
- Bakersfield ranks 41st in blocks allowed per game (2.7) while San Francisco ranks 198th (3.7).
