Bakersfield Roadrunners vs Northeastern Huskies Matchup

Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our Northeastern vs Bakersfield NCAA Basketball prediction and preview and see who we think will win and cover the spread in Fort Myers.

Northeastern vs Bakersfield Prediction

Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Huskies versus the Roadrunners? Tip off is at at 12:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at Alico Arena in Fort Myers, FL. Northeastern comes into this non-conference matchup as the -4.5 point favorite. The over/under line currently sits at 135 points.

Northeastern vs. Bakersfield Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: Northeastern Huskies at Bakersfield Roadrunners
Where: Fort Myers at Alico Arena
Date: Sunday, November 24th
Betting Odds NEAST -4.5, NEAST -201 | CSU +160 O/U 135

Huskies Preview: Will the Huskies Defense Show Up in Fort Myers?

Northeastern Huskies Recent Game

The Huskies pulled off a 59-55 win over Florida Gulf Coast on Saturday, November 23rd. Northeastern, who were +2.5 point underdogs, not only won but also covered the spread.

After trailing 27-26 at halftime, the Huskies outscored FGCU 33-28 in the second half. The game’s total points of 114 fell short of the 135-point O/U line.

Huskies Offense Breakdown

In their last game, Northeastern's offense put up 59 points, shooting 41.1% from the field and 35% from beyond the arc. Their effective field goal percentage was 46.4%, and they struggled at the free-throw line, hitting just 54.5% of their attempts.

Rashad King led the way with 19 points, shooting 61.5% overall and 60% from three. Dallion Johnson added 18 points, connecting on 4 of 10 threes, while Masai Troutman contributed 17 points, hitting 66.7% from deep.

Huskies Team Defense

Defensively, Northeastern was strong, holding their opponent to just 55 points on 33% shooting from the field. They limited two-point opportunities, with the other team making only 10 of 28 attempts for 35%.

From beyond the arc, Northeastern's defense allowed 10 threes on 31 attempts, a 32% shooting rate. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 9 times, where they converted 5, shooting 55%.

Roadrunners Preview: Does Bakersfield Stand a Chance at Home?

Bakersfield dropped a 76-73 decision at home to FIU on Saturday, November 23rd. Entering the game as +1.5 point underdogs, the Roadrunners not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game reached 149, surpassing the O/U line of 141.5.

After leading 38-26 at halftime, Bakersfield struggled in the 2nd half, scoring just 26 points while allowing 38 to FIU. This collapse cost them the game and the chance to cover the spread.

Roadrunners Offense Breakdown

In their recent game, the Bakersfield Roadrunners put up 73 points, shooting 45.7% from the field and posting an effective field goal percentage of 52.2%. They were particularly strong from beyond the arc, hitting 54.5% of their threes (6/11), and they excelled at the free-throw line, converting 88.9% of their attempts (16/18).

Jemel Jones led the way with 18 points in just 23 minutes, while Dashon Gittens added 16 points, hitting 2 of 4 from deep. Fidelis Okereke was efficient inside, shooting 5 of 6 from the field and grabbing 6 rebounds.

Roadrunners Team Defense

Despite Bakersfield's defensive efforts, they allowed 76 points while giving up 45% shooting from the field. The Roadrunners held their opponent to 42% on two-point attempts, with 15 makes on 35 shots.

From beyond the arc, Bakersfield's defense couldn't contain the three-point shooting, as they allowed 6 threes on 11 attempts, a 54% success rate. They also sent their opponent to the line 18 times, where they converted 16 free throws, an 88% clip.

Huskies vs Roadrunners Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

Through their last ten road contests, the Huskies offense has averaged 69 points per game while allowing an average of 72. Northeastern posted an overall record of 4-6 while going 5-5 ATS.
In their last three games at home, the Roadrunners have a straight up record of 0-3 while going 0-3 vs. the spread. The team averaged 68 points per game in this stretch.
As the betting underdog, the Roadrunners have an ATS mark of just 0-3 in their last three games. Bakersfield posted a straight up mark of 0-3 in these matchups.
Through their last five matchups as the betting favorite, the Huskies have a good straight up record, but their ATS mark is just 2-3.