Seattle Redhawks at Kansas City Roos ATS Prediction 01/02/20

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The Kansas City Roos (7-7) welcome the Seattle Redhawks (7-8) to Swinney Recreation Center. The Redhawks can end a six-game road losing streak. The game starts at 8 p.m. ET on Thursday, January 2, 2020.

Seattle Redhawks at Kansas City Roos ATS Odds

In their last matchup, the Roos edged the South Dakota Coyotes, 78-75, while the Redhawks lost big to the Saint Mary’s Gaels, 84-58.

Kansas City’s 0.694 effective field goal percentage was their biggest strength over South Dakota, who had a rate of 0.538. The Roos’ mark was above their season average of 0.505. Seattle, on the other hand, did a great job of converting from the charity stripe (11-13; 84.6 percent). Jordan Giles played a pivotal role for Kansas City with 25 points and five rebounds. Terrell Brown, meanwhile had a good game for Seattle, recording 22 points and seven rebounds.

This series was highly competitive last year, as the teams split their two games last season. In the most recent contest, the Redhawks won 69-64. Seattle made five of their 11 three pointers (45.5 percent), while Kansas City was 6-23 (26.1 percent). This will be the first contest of the year between these two teams.

Second-chance opportunities could be hard to find for Kansas City in this battle. The Roos currently rank 242nd in offensive rebounding percentage (26.3 percent), while Seattle ranks 76th in defensive rebounding percentage (75.0 percent).

Seattle Redhawks vs. Kansas City Roos Odds Pick

College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Kansas City, ATS Winner – Kansas City, O/U – Over

Betting Notes:

  • Kansas City ranks 13th in three pointers allowed per game (17.1) while Seattle ranks 159th (22.9).
  • The Redhawks rank 43rd in blocks allowed per game (2.7) while the Roos rank 156th (4.8).
  • The Roos rank 35th in steals per game (8.6) while the Redhawks rank 174th (5.6).
  • Seattle ranks 128th in rebounds per game (36.2) while Kansas City ranks 253rd (31.9).

Bettings Trends:

  • During their last five games, the Roos have scored an average of 68.2 points per game (1.8 below their season average) and allowed an average of 78.2 points per game (10.4 above their season average).
  • The Redhawks’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 7.6, up from 0.5 for the season.