Bakersfield Roadrunners at South Dakota Coyotes Betting Prediction

Daniel GimenezArticles, Basketball, College Basketball

The Bakersfield Roadrunners (3-3) will travel to the Sanford Coyote Sports Center to square off against the South Dakota Coyotes (3-3). Action gets underway at 4:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, December 1, 2018.

Bakersfield Roadrunners vs. South Dakota Coyotes Betting Odds

Both teams fell in their last contest. The Coyotes fell to the Baylor Bears, 63-57, while the Roadrunners were defeated by the USC Trojans, 90-75.

Bakersfield held USC to an offensive rebounding percentage of 17.2 (below their season average of 31.0) while South Dakota had an offensive rebounding percentage of 30.2 (above their season average of 22.4). South Dakota’s Trey Burch-Manning had a solid performance, contributing 17 points and 14 rebounds. Bakersfield, meanwhile, received a boost from Damiyne Durham, who put up 22 points and six rebounds.

South Dakota could have their way on defense as they face off against one of the country’s worst offenses. Since last season, the Coyotes rank 35th in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.474), while Bakersfield is 318th in effective field goal percentage (0.480).

Bakersfield vs. South Dakota Betting Pick

Pick: SU Winner – South Dakota, O/U – Under

Betting Notes (2017-Present):

  • South Dakota ranks 24th in assists allowed per game (10.9) while Bakersfield ranks 153rd (13.2).
  • The Roadrunners rank 202nd in three pointers attempted per game (21.2) while the Coyotes rank 250th (19.8).
  • The Roadrunners rank 42nd in blocks allowed per game (2.7) while the Coyotes rank 156th (3.4).
  • South Dakota ranks 14th in steals allowed per game (4.9) while Bakersfield ranks 91st (5.7).