The Bakersfield Roadrunners (16-10, 7-5 WAC) close out their home schedule at Icardo Center against the California Baptist Lancers (14-11, 5-6 WAC). The game starts at 10 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 23, 2019, and will air on ESPN 3.
California Baptist Lancers vs. Bakersfield Roadrunners Betting Odds
Both teams lost in their last contest. The Roadrunners were beaten by the UMKC Kangaroos, 75-67, while the Lancers lost big to the Grand Canyon Antelopes, 91-58.
California Baptist held Grand Canyon to an offensive rebounding percentage of 22.6 (below their season average of 30.9) while Bakersfield had an offensive rebounding percentage of 47.4 (above their season average of 38.7). Jarkel Joiner was a key piece for Bakersfield with 19 points. De’jon Davis had a solid performance for California Baptist, recording 14 points and 12 rebounds.
In their first matchup this season, Joiner led the Roadrunners to an 88-84 win. He was the game’s top overall scorer with 34 points. Bakersfield had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (53.5 vs. 31.3). California Baptist, on the other hand, did an excellent job of converting from the free throw line (13-16; 81.3 percent).
The Lancers’ Jordan Heading has been playing at a high level over his last five games, averaging 17 points per game. Meanwhile, Joiner has averaged 20 points,1.6 steals during that same time frame for the Roadrunners.
The battle on the backboards could prove decisive, pitting strength against strength. The Roadrunners currently rank third in offensive rebounding percentage (39.1 percent), while California Baptist ranks 29th in defensive rebounding percentage (75.6 percent).
California Baptist Lancers vs. Bakersfield Roadrunners ATS Pick
Pick: SU Winner – Bakersfield, ATS Winner – Bakersfield, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- California Baptist ranks 43rd in three pointers attempted per game (26.0) while Bakersfield ranks 186th (21.4).
- The Lancers rank 40th in assists allowed per game (11.2) while the Roadrunners rank 87th (12.3).
- Bakersfield ranks 23rd in blocks allowed per game (2.5) while California Baptist ranks 28th (2.5).
- The Roadrunners rank 44th in rebounds allowed per game (32.2) while the Lancers rank 114th (34.0).
- Bakersfield ranks 36th in steals allowed per game (5.3) while California Baptist ranks 85th (5.9).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Roadrunners have scored an average of 69.0 points per game (3.9 below their season average) and allowed an average of 71.8 points per game (1.1 above their season average).
- The Lancers’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 17.6, up from 6.4 for the season.
