The Chicago State Cougars (3-15, 0-3 WAC) will attempt to snap their seven-game losing streak when they go head-to-head against the Bakersfield Roadrunners (12-6, 4-1 WAC) at Icardo Center. The game can be seen on ESPN 3 at 10 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 19, 2019.
Chicago State Cougars vs. Bakersfield Roadrunners Betting Prediction
In the Cougars’ last outing, they were blown out by the Grand Canyon Antelopes, 80-46. One of Grand Canyon’s largest advantages was getting to the charity stripe. They made 25 trips to the line, while Chicago State went just 11 times. Anthony Harris put together a solid performance for Chicago State, recording nine points and five rebounds.
The Roadrunners barely escaped the UMKC Kangaroos in their last matchup, 74-73. Bakersfield’s effective field goal percentage was their largest advantage over UMKC. The Roadrunners had a rate of 0.526 (above their season average of 0.493), while the Kangaroos posted a mark of 0.527. With 16 points and eight rebounds, Bakersfield’s Justin Edler-Davis had a solid outing.
After the Roadrunners won both contests against the Cougars last season, this will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams. In the most recent matchup, Bakersfield won 91-61. The Roadrunners had a much better turnover percentage (10.5 vs. 21.2) and had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.583 vs. 0.426).
Bakersfield could dominate the offensive glass in this contest. The Roadrunners are among the nation’s elite on the offensive glass, ranking eighth in offensive rebounding percentage at 38.3 percent. Meanwhile, Chicago State ranks 275th in the NCAA at corralling defensive rebounds with a defensive rebounding percentage of 69.1 percent. It could also be a sloppy game for the offense of the Cougars, which ranks 341st in ball protection (turnover percentage of 23.3 percent). They’ll be going up against the top-notch defense of the Roadrunners, which forces the 45th-most turnovers in the NCAA (22.6 percent).
Chicago State vs. Bakersfield ATS Pick
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Bakersfield ranks 45th in rebounds allowed per game (32.1) while Chicago State ranks 239th (38.1).
The Roadrunners rank 98th in three pointers allowed per game (21.6) while the Cougars rank 260th (27.7).
Bakersfield ranks 17th in steals allowed per game (4.9) while Chicago State ranks 177th (8.6).
The Roadrunners rank 107th in assists allowed per game (12.7) while the Cougars rank 236th (17.3).
Bakersfield ranks 15th in blocks allowed per game (2.3) while Chicago State ranks 128th (3.9).
Bettings Trends:
The Cougars’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 22.8, up from 20.7 for the season.
During their last five games, the Roadrunners have scored an average of 73.4 points per game (1.4 above their season average) and allowed an average of 71.4 points per game (1.0 above their season average).
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