The 23rd-ranked Texas Tech Red Raiders (8-3) will be at home in United Supermarkets Arena when they meet the Bakersfield Roadrunners (6-8). Action begins at 4 p.m. ET on Sunday, December 29, 2019.
Bakersfield Roadrunners at Texas Tech Red Raiders Betting Odds
Both teams were triumphant in their last game. The Red Raiders beat the UT Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros 68-58, while the Roadrunners dismantled the Cal Poly Mustangs 72-50.
The Roadrunners had a phenomenal offensive rebounding percentage of 51.6 (above their season average of 38.5) and held the Mustangs to an effective field goal percentage of 0.394 (below their season average of 0.485). Meanwhile, Texas Tech’s free throw rate was their biggest advantage over UT Rio Grande Valley. The Red Raiders had a rate of 0.408 (above their season average of 0.288), while the Vaqueros posted a mark of 0.048 (below their season average of 0.204). Texas Tech was led by Jahmi’us Ramsey, who recorded 15 points and five rebounds. Meanwhile, Taze Moore played a pivotal role for Bakersfield with 13 points, five rebounds and five assists.
The aggressive Texas Tech offense might be getting to the free throw line a lot in this matchup. The Red Raiders rank 16th in the country with a free throw attempt (FTA) rate of 0.297, while Bakersfield ranks 339th in FTA rate allowed (0.313). Also, the Roadrunners rank sixth in offensive rebounding percentage (39.3 percent), while the Red Raiders rank 15th in defensive rebounding percentage (78.1 percent).
Bakersfield Roadrunners at Texas Tech Red Raiders Betting Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Texas Tech, ATS Winner – Texas Tech, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Texas Tech ranks eighth in assists per game (17.5) while Bakersfield ranks 137th (12.6).
- The Roadrunners rank 10th in rebounds allowed per game (29.4) while the Red Raiders rank 62nd (32.6).
- Bakersfield is 25th in the country with 2.3 blocks allowed per game while Texas Tech is 34th with 2.5 blocks allowed per game.
- The Red Raiders rank 165th in three pointers attempted per game (20.8) while the Roadrunners rank 255th (15.9).
- Bakersfield ranks 40th in steals allowed per game (5.5) while Texas Tech ranks 93rd (6.5).
Bettings Trends:
- The Roadrunners have been outscored by an average of 0.4 points in their last five games. On the season, Bakersfield has defeated opponents by an average of 3.6 points.
- During their last five games, the Red Raiders have scored an average of 69.0 points per game (7.5 below their season average) and allowed an average of 65.6 points per game (1.9 above their season average).
