UT Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros vs. Bakersfield Roadrunners Free Prediction 02/27/20

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The UT Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros (12-15, 7-6 WAC) will be at the Icardo Center to go head-to-head against the Bakersfield Roadrunners (11-17, 5-8 WAC) in a WAC matchup. The game starts at 10 p.m. ET on Thursday, February 27, 2020.

UT Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros vs. Bakersfield Roadrunners Betting Odds

Both teams were beaten in their last game. The Roadrunners fell to the Seattle Redhawks, 69-54, while the Vaqueros were defeated by the New Mexico State Aggies, 78-62.

UT Rio Grande Valley made 10 of their 24 three pointers (41.7 percent) while Bakersfield had a better effective field goal percentage (0.460 vs. 0.490). Czar Perry played a pivotal role for Bakersfield with 12 points. Meanwhile, UT Rio Grande Valley rallied around Lesley Varner II, who had 23 points and six rebounds.

In their first matchup this year, Quinton Johnson II led the Vaqueros to a 70-59 win. He recorded 11 points and nine rebounds. Getting to the charity stripe was one of UT Rio Grande Valley’s biggest strengths. They had 45 free throw attempts, while Bakersfield had just 15.

It might be a sloppy game for the Bakersfield offense. Bakersfield ranks 288th in the nation in ball protection (turnover percentage of 20.6 percent), while the pesky defense of UT Rio Grande Valley forces the ninth-most turnovers in the country (25.2 percent).

UT Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros at Bakersfield Roadrunners Pick

Basketball Tip: SU Winner – Bakersfield, ATS Winner – Bakersfield, O/U – Under

Betting Notes:

  • UT Rio Grande Valley ranks 29th in assists per game (15.2) while Bakersfield ranks 210th (11.8).
  • The Vaqueros rank 36th in three pointers allowed per game (18.6) while the Roadrunners rank 94th (20.4).
  • UT Rio Grande Valley ranks 13th in blocks allowed per game (2.3) while Bakersfield ranks 70th (2.9).
  • The Roadrunners rank 78th in rebounds per game (37.4) while the Vaqueros rank 234th (33.5).
  • UT Rio Grande Valley ranks 24th in steals per game (8.4) while Bakersfield ranks 133rd (6.4).

Bettings Trends:

  • The Roadrunners have been outscored by an average of 6.0 points in their last five games. For the season, Bakersfield has defeated opponents by an average of 0.4 points.
  • During their last five games, the Vaqueros have scored an average of 77.8 points per game (5.1 above their season average) and allowed an average of 73.2 points per game (2.5 above their season average).