Bakersfield Roadrunners vs Southern Utah Thunderbirds NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/30/24
Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Roadrunners versus the Thunderbirds? Tip off is at at 8:30 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at America First Events Center in Cedar City, UT. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 140 points, and Southern Utah is favored by -4 at home against Bakersfield.
BAKERSFIELD ROADRUNNERS VS SOUTHERN UTAH THUNDERBIRDS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Southern Utah Thunderbirds -4
This game will be played at America First Events Center at 8:30 ET on Saturday, November 30th.
WHY BET THE SOUTHERN UTAH THUNDERBIRDS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 81-66 in favor of the Thunderbirds.
- Not only will Southern Utah pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -4.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 140 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.
Can Bakersfield Pull Off a Road Win?
Bakersfield Roadrunners Recent Game/Games
The Roadrunners pulled off a 68-60 win over Northeastern on Sunday, November 24th, at home. Bakersfield entered the game as +5.5 point underdogs but not only won outright, they also covered the spread.
Bakersfield led 34-29 at halftime and matched that output in the 2nd half while holding Northeastern to 31 points. The game’s total points of 128 fell just short of the 130.5 O/U line.
Bakersfield struggled from the field in their last game, shooting just 37.7% overall and 31.2% on two-point attempts. However, they connected on 61.5% of their threes, hitting 8 of 13 from beyond the arc.
Corey Stephenson led the Roadrunners with 21 points, shooting 50% from the field. LA Pratt and Masai Troutman each added 15 points, with Troutman hitting 2 threes at a 40% clip.
Despite Bakersfield’s strong defensive effort, they couldn’t stop their opponent from scoring 60 points. The Roadrunners held them to 37% shooting from the field, with just 23 made baskets on 61 attempts.
Bakersfield was particularly effective inside, limiting their opponent to 31% shooting on two-point attempts (15/48). However, they allowed 8 threes on 13 attempts, a 61% success rate. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 16 times, where they made 12 free throws (75%).
Can the Thunderbirds Live Up to the Hype at Home?
Southern Utah Thunderbirds Recent Game/Games
Southern Utah faced a tough challenge on Tuesday, November 26th, as they went on the road to take on UCLA. Entering the game as +23.5 point underdogs, the Thunderbirds fell short, losing 88-43. Not only did they not cover the spread, but the combined points of 131 also fell under the O/U line of 142.
After trailing 43-20 at halftime, Southern Utah managed just 23 points in the 2nd half while allowing 45 points to the Bruins. It was a difficult outing for the Thunderbirds, who will be looking to regroup after this lopsided loss.
Southern Utah struggled offensively in their last game, scoring just 43 points on 35% shooting from the field. They hit only 4 of 16 from three-point range, finishing at 25% from beyond the arc, and their effective field goal percentage was 40%.
Lazar Stefanovic led the way with 19 points, hitting 3 of 3 from deep and shooting 66.7% overall. Eric Dailey Jr. added 15 points, shooting 75%, while Dylan Andrews chipped in 11 points on 62.5% shooting.
Southern Utah struggled defensively, giving up 88 points while allowing the opposing team to shoot 47% from the field. The Thunderbirds allowed 53% shooting on two-point attempts, with the other team making 32 of 60 shots inside the arc.
From three-point range, Southern Utah’s defense held the other team to 30% shooting, with 6 made threes on 20 attempts. They also sent the opposing team to the free-throw line 9 times, where they made 6 free throws, shooting 66%.