The California Baptist Lancers (15-6, 5-2 WAC) will be at the Redhawk Center to go head-to-head with the Seattle Redhawks (11-11, 4-3 WAC) in a WAC matchup. The game begins at 4 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 1, 2020.
California Baptist Lancers vs. Seattle Redhawks Betting Odds
Both teams defeated their last opponent. The Redhawks defeated the Bakersfield Roadrunners 86-79, while the Lancers beat the Utah Valley Wolverines 65-61.
California Baptist played a perfect game. They had a solid turnover percentage of 9.4 (better than their season average of 16.6) and an offensive rebounding percentage of 29.7 (below their season average of 31.2). For those same stats, Utah Valley had marks of 14.6 and 27.0, respectively. Meanwhile, Seattle’s effective field goal percentage was their largest strength over Bakersfield. The Redhawks had a rate of 0.573 (above their season average of 0.459), while the Roadrunners posted a mark of 0.467. Seattle received a boost from Morgan Means, who recorded 19 points and 13 rebounds. De’jon Davis was a key piece for California Baptist with 19 points and 17 rebounds.
This series was highly contested last year. Each won one of the two games played against each other last season. In the most recent matchup, the Redhawks won 67-65. Seattle had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.508 vs. 0.377). California Baptist, meanwhile, did a great job of making free throws (25-32; 78.1 percent). This is the first time these teams will go head-to-head this year.
Seattle could put on a ball-control clinic in this matchup. Seattle ranks 10th in the NCAA at avoiding errors (turnover percentage of 15.3 percent), while California Baptist forces the 17th-fewest turnovers (16.3 percent). Moreover, the 56th-ranked defense of the Lancers (opponents’ effective field goal percentage of 0.460) will clash against the 319th-ranked offense of the Redhawks (effective field goal percentage of 0.463).
California Baptist Lancers at Seattle Redhawks Betting Pick
Pick: SU Winner – Seattle, ATS Winner – Seattle, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- California Baptist ranks 55th in assists per game (14.9) while Seattle ranks 239th (11.1).
- The Lancers rank 47th in three pointers allowed per game (19.3) while the Redhawks rank 111th (21.2).
- The Lancers rank 15th in rebounds per game (40.9) while the Redhawks rank 190th in rebounds allowed per game (36.1).
- Seattle ranks 165th in steals per game (5.8) while California Baptist ranks 239th (4.2).
Bettings Trends:
- The Lancers’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 12.8, up from 10.4 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Redhawks have scored an average of 80.8 points per game (6.3 above their season average) and allowed an average of 71.6 points per game (0.2 above their season average).
