The Chicago State Cougars (3-21, 0-9 WAC) welcome the Bakersfield Roadrunners (15-9, 6-4 WAC) to Jones Convocation Center. The Cougars look to put an end to their 13-game losing streak. The game gets underway at 8:05 p.m. ET on Thursday, February 14, 2019.
Bakersfield Roadrunners at Chicago State Cougars ATS Odds
Both teams fell in their last outing. The Cougars got blown out by the California Baptist Lancers, 94-44, while the Roadrunners lost to the UT Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros, 79-74.
Bakersfield had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (43.2 vs. 34.1) while Chicago State had a free throw rate of 0.280 (above their season average of 0.229). Chicago State received a boost from Anthony Harris, who put up 11 points and seven rebounds. Meanwhile, Justin Edler-Davis played well for Bakersfield, putting up 13 points and 10 rebounds.
In their first matchup this season, Joiner led the Roadrunners to an 86-73 win. He was the game’s leading scorer with 22 points. Bakersfield had a much better turnover percentage (8.1 vs. 19.5). Chicago State, meanwhile, did a fantastic job of converting from the free throw line (23-27; 85.2 percent).
It could be a mistake-prone game for the Chicago State offense. Chicago State ranks 339th in the country in ball protection (turnover percentage of 23.2 percent), while the disruptive defense of Bakersfield forces the 35th-most turnovers in the nation (22.6 percent). Also, the Roadrunners rank third in offensive rebounding percentage (38.8 percent), while the Cougars rank 321st in defensive rebounding percentage (67.4 percent).
Bakersfield Roadrunners vs. Chicago State Cougars Odds Pick
Free Prediction: SU Winner – Chicago State, ATS Winner – Chicago State, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Bakersfield ranks 50th in rebounds allowed per game (32.4) while Chicago State ranks 277th (38.8).
- The Roadrunners rank 39th in steals allowed per game (5.4) while the Cougars rank 201st (7.8).
- Bakersfield ranks 13th in blocks allowed per game (2.3) while Chicago State ranks 136th (3.7).
- The Roadrunners rank 91st in three pointers allowed per game (21.1) while the Cougars rank 285th (27.8).
- Bakersfield ranks 84th in assists allowed per game (12.3) while Chicago State ranks 253rd (17.2).
Bettings Trends:
- The Cougars’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 33.4, up from 23.0 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Roadrunners have scored an average of 74.4 points per game (1.3 above their season average) and allowed an average of 72.0 points per game (1.1 above their season average).
