The Kansas City Roos (1-1) will travel to the Knapp Center to take on the Drake Bulldogs (1-1). Action starts at 8 p.m. ET on Wednesday, November 13, 2019.
Kansas City Roos at Drake Bulldogs Betting Odds
Both teams got blown out in their last matchup. The Bulldogs fell to the Cincinnati Bearcats, 81-59, while the Roos were defeated by the Oklahoma State Cowboys, 69-51.
Kansas City had a better free throw rate (0.229 vs. 0.190) while Drake had a better free throw rate (0.177 vs. 0.133). Drake rallied around Liam Robbins, who contributed 12 points and seven rebounds. Meanwhile, Javan White had a good game for Kansas City, finishing with 20 points and five rebounds.
Looking at effective field goal percentage, Drake should have a significant edge. Dating back to the 2018-19 season, the Bulldogs offense ranks 49th in that metric at 0.540, while the Kansas City defense ranks 302nd in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.526).
Kansas City Roos vs. Drake Bulldogs Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Drake, ATS Winner – Drake, O/U – Over
Betting Notes (2018-Present):
- Drake ranks 33rd in assists per game (15.5) while Kansas City ranks 259th (11.5).
- The Bulldogs rank 99th in blocks per game (3.8) while the Roos rank 153rd in blocks allowed per game (3.4).
- The Roos average 7.5 steals per game, which ranks 48th in the nation. The Bulldogs rank 244th in steals allowed per game (7.2).
- Drake ranks 157th in rebounds per game (35.6) while Kansas City ranks 310th (30.5).
