The Kansas City Roos (5-5) will travel to H&HP Complex to square off against the McNeese State Cowboys (3-6). The game gets underway at 7:30 p.m. ET on Tuesday, December 10, 2019.
Kansas City Roos at McNeese State Cowboys Betting Odds
In their last game, the Cowboys dismantled the Campbellsville-Harrodsburg Tigers, 107-61, while the Roos got blown out by the Iowa State Cyclones, 79-61.
McNeese State dominated every facet of the contest. They had a free throw rate of 0.167 (matching their season average) and an offensive rebounding percentage of 54.5 (above their season average of 29.0). Campbellsville-Harrodsburg was 0.031 and 31.7, respectively, for those same stats. Kansas City, on the other hand, had a better effective field goal percentage (0.491 vs. 0.548). Roydell Brown played well for McNeese State with 11 points and 12 rebounds. Kansas City, meanwhile, was led by Marvin Nesbitt Jr., who recorded 11 points and five rebounds.
The Roos won the lone game between these two teams last season, 80-67. The Roos’ turnover percentage was their biggest strength over the Cowboys. Kansas City had a rate of 17.1, while McNeese State posted a mark of 26.0.
It could be a mistake-prone game for the McNeese State offense. Dating back to the 2018-19 season, McNeese State ranks 310th in the NCAA in ball protection (turnover percentage of 21.8 percent), while the ball-hawking defense of Kansas City has forced the 78th-most turnovers in the nation (21.8 percent).
Kansas City Roos vs. McNeese State Cowboys Odds Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – McNeese State, ATS Winner – McNeese State, O/U – Over
Betting Notes (2018-Present):
- Kansas City ranks 42nd in steals allowed per game (5.5) while McNeese State ranks 179th (7.4).
- The Cowboys average 14.5 assists per game, which ranks 69th in the country. The Roos rank 130th in assists allowed per game (12.7).
- McNeese State averages 3.3 blocks per game, which ranks 107th in the country. Kansas City ranks 132nd in blocks allowed per game (3.5).
- The Roos rank 143rd in three pointers attempted per game (22.0) while the Cowboys rank 239th (18.7).
- McNeese State ranks 190th in rebounds per game (34.1) while Kansas City ranks 261st (31.1).
