The Liberty Flames (7-0) battle against the Kansas City Roos (4-3) in the Islands of the Bahamas Showcase at Kendall G.L. Isaacs National Gymnasium. The game starts at 8 p.m. ET on Sunday, November 24, 2019.
Liberty Flames vs. Kansas City Roos ATS Odds
Both teams were victorious over their last opponent. The Roos defeated the East Carolina Pirates 74-68, while the Flames beat the Rice Owls 71-59.
Liberty dominated nearly every stat category in the game. They had a free throw rate of 0.222 (matching their season average) and a turnover percentage of 13.8 (better than their season average of 14.1). Rice recorded marks of 0.158 and 17.3, respectively, for those same stats. Meanwhile, Kansas City’s 0.542 effective field goal percentage was their largest strength over East Carolina, who had a mark of 0.333. The Roos’ mark was above their season average of 0.511, while the Pirates’ was below their season average of 0.486. Javan White put together a good game for Kansas City with 18 points and 11 rebounds. Liberty, meanwhile, received a boost from Scottie James, who finished with 13 points and 12 rebounds.
It could be a tough matchup for Kansas City on the offensive glass. The Roos rank 292nd in offensive rebounding percentage (25.0 percent), while Liberty ranks 50th in defensive rebounding percentage (74.8 percent) since last season. Additionally, the Flames’ eighth-ranked offense (effective field goal percentage of 0.565) will clash against the Roos’ 273rd-ranked defense (effective field goal percentage allowed of 0.517).
Liberty Flames vs. Kansas City Roos Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Liberty, ATS Winner – Liberty, O/U – Over
Betting Notes (2018-Present):
- Liberty ranks 13th in rebounds allowed per game (31.0) while Kansas City ranks 207th (35.9).
- The Roos rank 32nd in steals per game (7.9) while the Flames rank 171st (6.1).
- Liberty allows the 42nd-fewest three pointers per game (19.7) while Kansas City ranks 45th (19.8).
- The Flames rank 80th in assists per game (14.4) while the Roos rank 246th (11.9).
- Liberty ranks 24th in blocks allowed per game (2.5) while Kansas City ranks 184th (3.6).
