The Utah Valley Wolverines (18-8, 7-4 WAC) welcome the UMKC Kangaroos (10-17, 5-7 WAC) to UCCU Events Center. The Kangaroos can snap an eight-game road losing streak. The game begins at 9 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 23, 2019.
UMKC Kangaroos vs. Utah Valley Wolverines Betting Odds
In their last game, the Wolverines won big over the Chicago State Cougars, 103-71, while the Kangaroos fell to the Seattle Redhawks, 69-64.
Utah Valley dominated every facet of the game. They had an extraordinary offensive rebounding percentage of 53.6 (above their season average of 25.5) and a free throw rate of 0.206 (matching their season average). Chicago State recorded marks of 24.2 and 0.119, respectively, for those same stats. UMKC, on the other hand, had an offensive rebounding percentage of 35.0 (above their season average of 23.9). Utah Valley’s Richard Harward led the way, putting up 19 points and 16 rebounds. Meanwhile, UMKC received a boost from Brandon Suggs, who recorded 11 points and 13 rebounds.
In their first matchup this year, Jake Toolson led the Wolverines to a 75-67 victory. He recorded a double-double with 23 points and 10 rebounds. Utah Valley out-rebounded UMKC. The Wolverines had eight offensive rebounds and 31 total rebounds, while the Kangaroos had one and 24, respectively.
The high-powered offense of Utah Valley will square off against the porous defense of UMKC. The Wolverines currently rank 55th in offensive efficiency, while the Kangaroos are 266th in defensive efficiency. The Wolverines figure to have the edge on that side of the ball. Also, the Kangaroos, who rank 307th in offensive rebounding percentage (24.4 percent), will battle against the Wolverines, who rank 28th in defensive rebounding percentage (75.6 percent).
UMKC vs. Utah Valley Odds Pick
Free Pick: SU Winner – Utah Valley, ATS Winner – Utah Valley, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Utah Valley ranks 37th in rebounds allowed per game (31.8) while UMKC ranks 225th (36.5).
- The Wolverines rank 33rd in blocks allowed per game (2.6) while the Kangaroos rank 110th (3.4).
- The Kangaroos rank 37th in steals allowed per game (5.3) while the Wolverines rank 169th (7.0).
- Utah Valley ranks 120th in assists per game (13.8) while UMKC ranks 249th (10.9).
Bettings Trends:
- The Wolverines’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 10.8, up from 6.4 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Kangaroos have scored an average of 69.8 points per game (0.1 below their season average) and allowed an average of 71.2 points per game (2.1 below their season average).
