The UT Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros (13-12, 5-4 WAC) will be at the Icardo Center to clash with the Bakersfield Roadrunners (15-8, 6-3 WAC) in a WAC matchup. The game is scheduled to start at 10 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 9, 2019.
UT Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros vs. Bakersfield Roadrunners Betting Odds
In their last outing, the Roadrunners lost a close one to the New Mexico State Aggies, 71-70, while the Vaqueros edged the Grand Canyon Antelopes, 72-69.
The Vaqueros forced 15 turnovers and had an effective field goal percentage of 0.484 (above their season average of 0.443). Bakersfield, meanwhile, held New Mexico State to an effective field goal percentage of 0.454 (below their season average of 0.526). Jarkel Joiner had a good game for Bakersfield, contributing 25 points and seven rebounds. UT Rio Grande Valley, meanwhile, was led by Javon Levi, who finished with 12 points and five rebounds.
In their first matchup this season, James Suber led the Roadrunners to a 75-69 win. He recorded a double-double with 13 points and 11 rebounds. Bakersfield won the rebounding battle. The Roadrunners had more offensive rebounds (18 vs. eight), defensive rebounds (32 vs. 26) and total rebounds (50 vs. 34).
Bakersfield could dominate the offensive glass in this matchup. The Roadrunners rank third in offensive rebounding percentage (38.6 percent), while UT Rio Grande Valley ranks 330th in defensive rebounding percentage (66.7 percent). Additionally, the Vaqueros rank 31st in free throw attempt (FTA) rate (0.285), while the Roadrunners rank 353rd in opponents’ FTA rate (0.378).
UT Rio Grande Valley vs. Bakersfield Odds Pick
Free Prediction: SU Winner – Bakersfield, ATS Winner – Bakersfield, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Bakersfield ranks 44th in rebounds allowed per game (32.1) while UT Rio Grande Valley ranks 285th (40.0).
- The Roadrunners rank 30th in steals allowed per game (5.2) while the Vaqueros rank 118th (6.4).
- The Roadrunners rank 14th in blocks allowed per game (2.3) while the Vaqueros rank 141st (3.8).
- Bakersfield ranks 169th in three pointers attempted per game (21.8) while UT Rio Grande Valley ranks 273rd (17.5).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Vaqueros have scored an average of 70.4 points per game (1.8 above their season average) and allowed an average of 60.6 points per game (8.6 below their season average).
- The Roadrunners’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 6.0, up from 2.5 for the season.
