The Kansas City Roos (9-11, 2-4 WAC) will be at the CBU Events Center to square off with the California Baptist Lancers (14-5, 4-1 WAC) in a WAC matchup. The game gets underway at 10 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 25, 2020.
Kansas City Roos vs. California Baptist Lancers Betting Odds
In their last matchup, the Lancers won big over the Chicago State Cougars, 85-53, while the Roos lost a winnable game to the Grand Canyon Antelopes, 69-66.
California Baptist played a nearly perfect contest. They had a fantastically low turnover percentage of 7.4 (better than their season average of 17.2) and an offensive rebounding percentage of 42.1 (above their season average of 31.1). For those same stats, Chicago State had marks of 20.7 and 23.5, respectively. Kansas City, meanwhile, held Grand Canyon to an offensive rebounding percentage of 16.0 (below their season average of 22.1). California Baptist was led by Milan Acquaah, who had 22 points and five assists. Josiah Allick, meanwhile led the way for Kansas City, finishing with 11 points and 13 rebounds.
This series was highly contested last year, as the teams split their two games last season. In the most recent game, the Lancers won 70-60. The Lancers’ turnover percentage was their biggest strength over the Roos. California Baptist had a rate of 7.1, while Kansas City posted a mark of 16.5. This is the first time these teams will battle this year.
The aggressive California Baptist offense seems poised to dominate from the free throw line. The Lancers currently rank 40th in the nation with a free throw attempt (FTA) rate of 0.274, while Kansas City is among the nation’s most foul-prone squads (giving up a 345th-ranked FTA rate of 0.336).
Kansas City Roos vs. California Baptist Lancers ATS Pick
Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – California Baptist, ATS Winner – California Baptist, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- California Baptist ranks 13th in rebounds per game (41.3) while Kansas City ranks 268th (31.9).
- The Lancers average 3.3 blocks per game, which ranks 97th in the NCAA. The Roos rank 153rd in blocks allowed per game (4.8).
- Kansas City ranks 61st in steals per game (7.7) while California Baptist ranks 116th in steals allowed per game (6.5).
- The Lancers rank 41st in three pointers attempted per game (26.2) while the Roos rank 214th (19.8).
- California Baptist ranks 42nd in assists per game (15.4) while Kansas City ranks 119th (13.3).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Lancers have scored an average of 79.2 points per game (2.2 below their season average) and allowed an average of 66.6 points per game (3.0 below their season average).
- The Roos have been outscored by an average of 5.6 points in their last five games. For the season, Kansas City has defeated opponents by an average of 0.6 points.
