The Kansas City Roos (3-3) square off against the East Carolina Pirates (2-3) in the Islands of the Bahamas Showcase at Kendall G.L. Isaacs National Gymnasium. Action begins at 8 p.m. ET on Saturday, November 23, 2019.
Kansas City Roos vs. East Carolina Pirates ATS Odds
Both teams defeated their last opponent. The Pirates defeated the Evansville Aces 85-68, while the Roos beat the George Washington Colonials 74-68.
Kansas City dominated nearly every stat category in the game. They had an extraordinary offensive rebounding percentage of 43.6 (above their season average of 27.9) and a turnover percentage of 16.5 (worse than their season average of 14.6). For those same stats, George Washington was 26.9 and 24.9, respectively. Meanwhile, East Carolina played a nearly flawless game. They had an offensive rebounding percentage of 28.6 (below their season average of 32.4) and an effective field goal percentage of 0.571 (above their season average of 0.464). Evansville had marks of 8.1 and 0.510, respectively, for those same stats. Jayden Gardner fueled East Carolina with 28 points and 10 rebounds. Jahshire Hardnett had a good game for Kansas City, recording 25 points and five rebounds.
It could be a sloppy game for the East Carolina offense. Since the 2018-19 season, East Carolina ranks 229th in the nation in ball protection (turnover percentage of 19.4 percent), while the gambling defense of Kansas City has forced the 31st-most turnovers in the country (22.2 percent).
Kansas City Roos vs. East Carolina Pirates ATS Pick
Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Kansas City, ATS Winner – Kansas City, O/U – Under
Betting Notes (2018-Present):
- Kansas City ranks 162nd in three pointers attempted per game (22.4) while East Carolina ranks 315th (17.3).
- The Pirates average 3.6 blocks per game, which ranks 117th in the country. The Roos rank 180th in blocks allowed per game (3.5).
- East Carolina ranks 212th in assists per game (12.5) while Kansas City ranks 242nd (11.8).
- The Roos rank 27th in steals per game (8.0) while the Pirates rank 176th in steals allowed per game (6.6).
- East Carolina ranks 218th in rebounds per game (34.6) while Kansas City ranks 318th (31.2).
