The New Mexico State Aggies (18-4, 7-1 WAC) head to Icardo Center to challenge the Bakersfield Roadrunners (15-7, 6-2 WAC). The Aggies will try to lengthen their seven-game winning streak. The game can be seen on ESPN 3 at 10 p.m. ET on Thursday, February 7, 2019.
New Mexico State Aggies at Bakersfield Roadrunners ATS Odds
In their last contest, the Roadrunners fell to the Grand Canyon Antelopes, 72-59, while the Aggies had no trouble getting past the Chicago State Cougars, 83-39.
New Mexico State dominated every facet of the game. They had a free throw rate of 0.125 (matching their season average) and a turnover percentage of 11.5 (better than their season average of 14.4). Chicago State was 0.018 and 27.2, respectively, for those same stats. Bakersfield, meanwhile, held Grand Canyon to an offensive rebounding percentage of 10.7 (below their season average of 31.1). Jarkel Joiner played a key role for Bakersfield with 27 points. Meanwhile, Terrell Brown had a solid performance for New Mexico State, contributing 19 points.
In their first matchup this year, Brown led the Aggies to a 73-62 win. He scored a game-high 19 points. Getting to the free throw line was one of New Mexico State’s largest advantages. They made 31 trips to the line, while Bakersfield went just 11 times.
Expect this one to be a clinic on boxing out as two of the nation’s top rebounding teams square off. The Roadrunners rank third in offensive rebounding percentage (38.6 percent), while New Mexico State ranks seventh in defensive rebounding percentage (77.6 percent).
New Mexico State Aggies vs. Bakersfield Roadrunners Odds Pick
Pick: SU Winner – New Mexico State, ATS Winner – New Mexico State, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- New Mexico State ranks 29th in three pointers attempted per game (27.3) while Bakersfield ranks 162nd (22.1).
- The Aggies are fourth in the NCAA with 4.2 steals allowed per game while the Roadrunners are 16th with 4.9 steals allowed per game.
- New Mexico State is 10th in the nation with 2.1 blocks allowed per game while Bakersfield is 16th with 2.3 blocks allowed per game.
- The Aggies rank second in assists allowed per game (9.0) while the Roadrunners rank 96th (12.5).
- New Mexico State is fifth in the nation with 29.1 rebounds allowed per game while Bakersfield is 34th with 31.8 rebounds allowed per game.
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Aggies have scored an average of 77.2 points per game (0.6 below their season average) and allowed an average of 58.4 points per game (7.1 below their season average).
- The Roadrunners’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 6.4, up from 2.7 for the season.
