UMKC Kangaroos at Chicago State Cougars ATS Prediction 03/09/19

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The Chicago State Cougars (3-27, 0-15 WAC) welcome the UMKC Kangaroos (10-20, 5-10 WAC) to Jones Convocation Center as the regular season wraps up. The game begins at 3:05 p.m. ET on Saturday, March 9, 2019.

UMKC Kangaroos vs. Chicago State Cougars Betting Odds

Both teams were beaten in their last outing. The Cougars lost big to the New Mexico State Aggies, 92-58, while the Kangaroos fell to the UT Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros, 75-70.

UMKC was lights out from beyond the arc (11-22; 50.0 percent) while Chicago State had a better turnover percentage (19.6 vs. 15.9). Delshon Strickland fueled Chicago State with 26 points. Meanwhile, UMKC was led by Rob Whitfield, who finished with 16 points.

In their first matchup this season, Brandon McKissic led the Kangaroos to an 80-72 victory. He scored a game-high 21 points. One of UMKC’s largest advantages was getting to the charity stripe. They had 32 free throw attempts, while Chicago State had just 10.

It could be a sloppy game for the Chicago State offense. Chicago State ranks 332nd in the country in ball protection (turnover percentage of 22.6 percent), while the gambling defense of UMKC forces the 60th-most turnovers in the country (21.2 percent).

UMKC Kangaroos vs. Chicago State Cougars Pick

Prediction: SU Winner – Chicago State, ATS Winner – Chicago State, O/U – Under

Betting Notes:

  • UMKC ranks 58th in three pointers allowed per game (20.2) while Chicago State ranks 272nd (26.8).
  • The Kangaroos rank 217th in rebounds allowed per game (36.6) while the Cougars rank 266th (38.7).
  • The Kangaroos rank 44th in steals allowed per game (5.5) while the Cougars rank 194th (7.6).
  • UMKC ranks 173rd in assists allowed per game (13.7) while Chicago State ranks 261st (17.1).

Bettings Trends:

  • During their last five games, the Cougars have scored an average of 64.4 points per game (2.4 above their season average) and allowed an average of 88.8 points per game (3.9 above their season average).
  • The Kangaroos’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 6.8, up from 4.3 for the season.