The California Baptist Lancers (12-10, 4-5 WAC) welcome the UMKC Kangaroos (8-15, 3-5 WAC) to CBU Events Center. The Kangaroos will try to put an end to a six-game road losing streak. Action starts at 10 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 9, 2019.
UMKC Kangaroos vs. California Baptist Lancers Betting Odds
In their last outing, the Lancers easily got past the Chicago State Cougars, 94-44, while the Kangaroos lost to the UT Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros, 75-63.
California Baptist dominated every facet of the game. They had a ridiculous offensive rebounding percentage of 44.1 (above their season average of 26.9) and an effective field goal percentage of 0.623 (above their season average of 0.539). Chicago State recorded marks of 20.9 and 0.300, respectively, for those same stats. UMKC, meanwhile, had an offensive rebounding percentage of 34.3 (above their season average of 23.9). California Baptist received a boost from Milan Acquaah, who finished with 23 points. Danny Dixon, meanwhile had a solid performance for UMKC, putting up 10 points and seven rebounds.
In their first matchup this year, Brandon McKissic led the Kangaroos to an 84-68 victory. He recorded 17 points and five rebounds. The Kangaroos’ turnover percentage was their biggest advantage over the Lancers. UMKC had a rate of 15.4, while California Baptist posted a mark of 22.6.
California Baptist could dominate on the offensive side of the ball as their sharp-shooting offense squares off against one of the nation’s worst defenses. The Lancers rank 56th in effective field goal percentage (0.543), while UMKC ranks 325th in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.542).
UMKC Kangaroos at California Baptist Lancers ATS Pick
Free College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – California Baptist, ATS Winner – California Baptist, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- California Baptist ranks 70th in rebounds per game (37.6) while UMKC ranks 277th (30.6).
- The Lancers rank 23rd in blocks allowed per game (2.5) while the Kangaroos rank 100th (3.3).
- California Baptist ranks 20th in three pointers allowed per game (18.7) while UMKC ranks 77th (20.7).
- The Kangaroos rank 49th in steals per game (7.6) while the Lancers rank 201st (4.7).
- California Baptist ranks 22nd in assists allowed per game (10.7) while UMKC ranks 174th (13.8).
Bettings Trends:
- The Lancers’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 4.6, down from 6.1 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Kangaroos have scored an average of 59.4 points per game (10.3 below their season average) and allowed an average of 70.4 points per game (3.5 below their season average).
