The Central Michigan Chippewas (2-0) go head-to-head with the Bakersfield Roadrunners (1-1) at Gateway Christian Academy. The game starts at 6 p.m. ET on Thursday, November 15, 2018.
Bakersfield Roadrunners vs. Central Michigan Chippewas Betting Prediction
In the Roadrunners’ last game, they thoroughly outplayed the Antelope Valley Pioneers, 111-75. The Roadrunners had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (46.4 vs. 24.3) and had a better turnover percentage (14.7 vs. 18.9). Bakersfield was led by Rickey Holden, who was the team’s leading scorer with 25 points on 8-for-8 shooting.
Central Michigan easily got past the Chicago State Cougars in their last game, 101-60. The Chippewas had a much better turnover percentage (9.5 vs. 24.0) and had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.575 vs. 0.375). Larry Austin Jr. was Central Michigan’s leading scorer with 17 points on 7-for-13 shooting from the field.
Central Michigan won the lone game against the Roadrunners last season, 75-72. Central Michigan had a much better free throw rate (0.370 vs. 0.148) and had a better effective field goal percentage (0.630 vs. 0.593).
The high-powered offense of Central Michigan will face off against the mid-tier defense of Bakersfield. Since last season, the Chippewas rank 30th in offensive efficiency, while the Roadrunners are 165th in defensive efficiency. The Chippewas should have the advantage on that end of the court.
Bakersfield Roadrunners vs. Central Michigan Chippewas Pick
Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Central Michigan, ATS Winner – Central Michigan, O/U – Over
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Central Michigan ranks 12th in three pointers attempted per game (28.6) while Bakersfield ranks 220th (20.6).
The Roadrunners rank 39th in blocks allowed per game (2.6) while the Chippewas rank 158th (3.5).
Bakersfield ranks 158th in rebounds per game (35.7) while Central Michigan ranks 179th in rebounds allowed per game (35.3).
The Chippewas rank 142nd in assists per game (13.8) while the Roadrunners rank 147th in assists allowed per game (13.3).
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