The Bakersfield Roadrunners (10-12, 4-3 WAC) will be at UTRGV Fieldhouse to meet the UT Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros (6-14, 2-5 WAC) in a WAC matchup. The game gets underway at 8 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 1, 2020.
Bakersfield Roadrunners at UT Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros ATS Odds
Both teams lost in their last outing. The Vaqueros fell to the Grand Canyon Antelopes, 87-79, while the Roadrunners were defeated by the New Mexico State Aggies, 61-57.
Bakersfield held New Mexico State to an offensive rebounding percentage of 17.2 (below their season average of 34.3) while UT Rio Grande Valley forced Grand Canyon into a turnover percentage of 26.0 (above their season average of 15.2). UT Rio Grande Valley received a boost from Javon Levi, who had 15 points and 13 assists. Meanwhile, Czar Perry led the way for Bakersfield, finishing with 10 points and five assists.
The Vaqueros edged out the Roadrunners in this series last year, taking two out of three games. In the most recent contest, UT Rio Grande Valley won 85-70. UT Rio Grande Valley was effective at getting and making free throws. The Vaqueros made 25 of their 31 free throws (80.6 percent), while the Roadrunners were 16-22 (72.7 percent). This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.
Second-chance points could be hard to come by for UT Rio Grande Valley in this matchup. The Vaqueros rank 133rd in offensive rebounding percentage (29.8 percent), while Bakersfield ranks 25th in defensive rebounding percentage (76.5 percent).
Bakersfield Roadrunners vs. UT Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros Free Pick
Free Prediction: SU Winner – UT Rio Grande Valley, ATS Winner – UT Rio Grande Valley, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Bakersfield ranks ninth in rebounds allowed per game (30.1) while UT Rio Grande Valley ranks 176th (35.9).
- The Vaqueros rank 23rd in blocks allowed per game (2.4) while the Roadrunners rank 64th (2.9).
- UT Rio Grande Valley averages 14.7 assists per game, which ranks 62nd in the country. Bakersfield ranks 82nd in assists allowed per game (11.7).
- The Vaqueros rank 18th in three pointers allowed per game (17.6) while the Roadrunners rank 102nd (20.9).
- UT Rio Grande Valley ranks 24th in steals per game (8.8) while Bakersfield ranks 106th (6.7).
Bettings Trends:
- The Roadrunners’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 1.6, down from 2.3 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Vaqueros have scored an average of 74.4 points per game (2.9 above their season average) and allowed an average of 76.0 points per game (4.8 above their season average).
