The UMKC Kangaroos (1-6) will travel to Frost Arena to square off with the South Dakota State Jackrabbits (5-2). Action starts at 8 p.m. ET on Wednesday, November 28, 2018.
UMKC Kangaroos vs. South Dakota State Jackrabbits ATS Odds
Both teams were victorious in their last game. The Jackrabbits defeated the Colorado State Rams 78-65, while the Kangaroos won big over the Avila Eagles 94-58.
UMKC played a nearly flawless game. They had a fantastic offensive rebounding percentage of 33.3 (above their season average of 24.7) and an effective field goal percentage of 0.685 (above their season average of 0.451). Avila was 16.3 and 0.388, respectively, for those same stats. The Jackrabbits, on the other hand, held the Rams to an effective field goal percentage of 0.424 (below their season average of 0.587) and had a turnover percentage of 8.3 (better than their season average of 15.3). David Jenkins Jr. led the way for South Dakota State, finishing with 32 points and seven rebounds. UMKC rallied around Danny Dixon, who contributed 14 points and 10 rebounds.
The Jackrabbits won the sole contest between these two teams last season, 85-60. South Dakota State made 12 of its 25 three pointers (48.0 percent). UMKC, meanwhile, had a better free throw rate (0.259 vs. 0.180).
South Dakota State could have their way on the offensive side of the ball as their elite offense squares off against one of the NCAA’s worst defenses. Since the 2017-18 season, the Jackrabbits rank 22nd in effective field goal percentage (0.557), while UMKC ranks 261st in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.519). Furthermore, the Kangaroos rank 333rd in offensive rebounding percentage (22.5 percent), while the Jackrabbits rank 10th in defensive rebounding percentage (77.1 percent).
UMKC vs. South Dakota State Odds Pick
Pick: SU Winner – South Dakota State, O/U – Over
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
- South Dakota State averages 39.1 rebounds per game, which ranks 25th in the NCAA. UMKC ranks 320th in rebounds allowed per game (40.0).
- The Jackrabbits rank 28th in assists allowed per game (11.0) while the Kangaroos rank 209th (13.9).
- South Dakota State ranks 34th in blocks allowed per game (2.6) while UMKC ranks 190th (3.7).
- The Kangaroos rank 40th in three pointers attempted per game (25.9) while the Jackrabbits rank 308th in three pointers allowed per game (25.3).
- UMKC ranks 81st in steals per game (6.9) while South Dakota State ranks 286th (4.8).
