The Montana State Bobcats (6-4) will travel to the Icardo Center to go head-to-head against the Bakersfield Roadrunners (4-8). Action begins at 10 p.m. ET on Thursday, December 19, 2019.
Montana State Bobcats at Bakersfield Roadrunners Betting Odds
Both teams fell in their last game. The Roadrunners fell to the Idaho Vandals, 76-70, while the Bobcats were defeated by the North Dakota State Bison, 79-65.
Montana State held North Dakota State to an offensive rebounding percentage of 15.6 (below their season average of 25.6) while Bakersfield had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (35.2 vs. 20.0). Ronne Readus fueled Bakersfield with 11 points and 16 rebounds. Montana State was led by Amin Adamu, who finished with 19 points and six rebounds.
Montana State could have their way on the offensive side of the ball as their sharp-shooting offense squares off against one of the worst defenses in the NCAA. The Bobcats rank 59th in effective field goal percentage (0.537), while Bakersfield ranks 287th in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.520).
Montana State Bobcats vs. Bakersfield Roadrunners Free Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Bakersfield, ATS Winner – Bakersfield, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Bakersfield ranks 40th in rebounds per game (39.7) while Montana State ranks 154th (35.5).
- The Bobcats are 20th in the NCAA with 2.3 blocks allowed per game while the Roadrunners are 26th with 2.4 blocks allowed per game.
- The Roadrunners rank 44th in steals allowed per game (5.6) while the Bobcats rank 147th (7.2).
- Montana State ranks 201st in three pointers attempted per game (19.3) while Bakersfield ranks 270th (15.6).
Bettings Trends:
- The Roadrunners’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 3.0, up from 2.2 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Bobcats have scored an average of 70.4 points per game (0.8 above their season average) and allowed an average of 72.4 points per game (6.0 above their season average).
