The UMKC Kangaroos (10-19, 5-7 WAC) will travel to Pan American Center to suare off with the New Mexico State Aggies (23-5, 10-2 WAC) in their home finale. Action starts at 9 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 24, 2018, and it can be seen on ESPN Full Court.
UMKC Kangaroos at New Mexico State Aggies Betting Preview
In the Kangaroos last contest, they had no trouble getting past the UT Rio Grande Valley Vaueros, 83-59. Broderick Robinson led UMKC in scoring with 18 points on 6-for-13 shooting. UMKC dominated nearly every stat category in the game. They had an offensive rebounding percentage of 25.6 (above their season average of 20.9) and an effective field goal percentage of 0.522 (above their season average of 0.483). UT Rio Grande Valley was 15.4 and 0.346, respectively, for those same stats.
The Aggies will look to keep it rolling after defeating the Chicago State Cougars in their last outing, 78-67. New Mexico State received a boost from Jemerrio Jones, who contributed 12 points and 11 rebounds. New Mexico State played a nearly flawless game. They had a free throw rate of 0.194 (above their season average of 0.174) and an offensive rebounding percentage of 37.1 (above their season average of 34.4). For those same stats, Chicago State had marks of 0.083 and 18.9, respectively.
From an effective field goal percentage perspective, New Mexico State should have a significant edge. The Aggies defense ranks eighth in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.454), while the UMKC offense is ranked 300th in effective field goal percentage (0.485). Additionally, the Kangaroos, who rank 340th in offensive rebounding percentage (21.0 percent), will suare off against the Aggies, who rank 17th in defensive rebounding percentage (76.7 percent).
These teams have already met once this season. The Aggies won 73-48. The Aggies played a perfect game. They had a free throw rate of 0.125 and a ridiculous offensive rebounding percentage of 47.7. The Kangaroos put up marks of 0.055 and 27.0, respectively, for those same stats. Jones recorded a double-double with 10 points and 15 rebounds.
UMKC Kangaroos at New Mexico State Aggies Betting Prediction
Prediction: SU Winner – New Mexico State, ATS Winner – New Mexico State, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- The Kangaroos rank 29th in three pointers attempted per game (26.6) while the Aggies rank 121st (22.8).
- New Mexico State is 10th in the nation with 4.6 steals allowed per game while UMKC is 39th with 5.3 steals allowed per game.
- New Mexico State ranks eighth in rebounds per game (40.7) while UMKC ranks 296th in rebounds allowed per game (40.4).
- The Aggies rank third in assists allowed per game (9.4) while the Kangaroos rank 160th (13.8).
- New Mexico State ranks 11th in blocks allowed per game (2.3) while UMKC ranks 117th (3.5).
Betting Trends:
- The Aggies average margin of victory in their last five games has been 4.8, down from 11.3 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Kangaroos have scored an average of 73.6 points per game (3.4 above their season average) and allowed an average of 68.8 points per game (6.8 below their season average).
