Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our Bakersfield vs Southern Utah NCAA Basketball prediction and preview and see who we think will win and cover the spread in Cedar City.
Bakersfield vs Southern Utah Prediction
Betting on today's Roadrunners and Thunderbirds game? Catch the action at America First Events Center in Cedar City, UT, as the Thunderbirds hosts this showdown at 8:30 ET on ESPN+. The over/under for this game is set at 140 points, and Southern Utah is favored by -4 against Bakersfield in a non-conference matchup.
Bakersfield vs. Southern Utah Matchup At A Glance
- Sport: NCAAB
- Teams: Bakersfield Roadrunners at Southern Utah Thunderbirds
- Where: Cedar City at America First Events Center
- Date: Saturday, November 30th
- Betting Odds SUTAH -4, CSU +171 | SUTAH -210 O/U 140
Roadrunners Preview: Will the Roadrunners Defense Show Up in Cedar City?
Bakersfield Roadrunners Recent Game/Games
The Roadrunners pulled off a 68-60 win over Northeastern on Sunday, November 24th. Bakersfield was a +5.5 underdog heading into the game but not only won straight up, they also covered the spread.
At home, Bakersfield led 34-29 at halftime and matched that output in the 2nd half, allowing 31 points. The combined points for the game were 128, just under the O/U line of 130.5.
Roadrunners Offense Breakdown
Bakersfield's offense 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 way with 21 points, shooting 50% from the field, while LA Pratt and Masai Troutman each added 15 points. The Roadrunners finished with 9 assists and grabbed 15 offensive rebounds in the game.
Roadrunners Team Defense
Bakersfield's defense held their opponent to just 60 points, allowing them to shoot 37% from the field. The Roadrunners were particularly effective inside, limiting their opponent to 31% shooting on two-point attempts (15/48).
From beyond the arc, Bakersfield's opponent hit 8 of 13 threes, shooting 61%. They also went 12/16 from the free-throw line, a 75% success rate. The Roadrunners gave up 15 offensive rebounds.
Thunderbirds Preview: Will Southern Utah Make it Happen 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 were unable to keep it close, losing 88-43.
After trailing 43-20 at halftime, Southern Utah scored just 23 points in the 2nd half while allowing 45. The total points for the game ended up at 131, falling short of the O/U line of 142.
Thunderbirds Offense Breakdown
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%, and their effective field goal percentage was 40%.
Lazar Stefanovic was a bright spot, going 8 for 12 from the field and a perfect 3 for 3 from beyond the arc, finishing with 19 points and 5 rebounds. Eric Dailey Jr. added 15 points on 6 of 8 shooting in just 16 minutes.
Thunderbirds Team Defense
Southern Utah's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 88 points on 47% shooting from the field. They allowed their opponent to hit 53% of their two-point shots, with 32 makes on 60 attempts.
From beyond the arc, Southern Utah's defense held their opponent to 30% shooting, as they made 6 of 20 three-point attempts. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 9 times, where they converted 6 free throws.
Roadrunners vs Thunderbirds Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis
- Across their ten previous road games, Bakersfield has an ATS mark of 4-6. Their straight up record in these matchups was 2-8 while averaging 64 points per game.
- Across their last five home contests, Southern Utah has been good against the spread posting a mark of 4-1. Their overall mark in these games was 3-2, while averaging 67 points per game.
- Looking back on the team's last five games as the underdog, the Roadrunners have a straight up record of 1-4. Their record vs the spread in these games was 1-4.
- In their last five games as the betting favorite, the Thunderbirds have a strong straight up record of 5-0. In addition, their ATS record was 3-2 in these scenarios.
Bakersfield vs Southern Utah Prediction & Free Pick
- KnupSports.com Free Betting Prediction: Southern Utah -4 Be sure to check out our other NCAA Basketball betting previews for this week. KnupSports.com also updates their sports betting picks page daily with plays across all sports.