The UMKC Kangaroos (8-14, 3-4 WAC) will try to end their five-game road losing streak in a matchup against the UT Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros (11-12, 3-4 WAC) at UTRGV Fieldhouse. The game is scheduled to start at 8 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 2, 2019.
UMKC Kangaroos at UT Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros ATS Prediction
In the Kangaroos’ last contest, they were topped by the New Mexico State Aggies, 70-54. New Mexico State’s rebounding was their largest advantage. The Aggies had more offensive rebounds (16 vs. five), defensive rebounds (27 vs. 12) and total rebounds (43 vs. 17). Rob Whitfield was the game’s high scorer with 16 points on 4-for-8 shooting.
The Vaqueros dismantled the Chicago State Cougars in their last contest, 77-46. The Vaqueros forced 23 turnovers and held the Cougars to an offensive rebounding percentage of 15.6 (below their season average of 23.9). With nine points, 12 assists and eight rebounds, Javon Levi put together a solid game for UT Rio Grande Valley.
After splitting two games last season, this will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams. The Kangaroos won the last matchup 83-59. The Kangaroos had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (25.6 vs. 15.4) and had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.522 vs. 0.346).
The physical UT Rio Grande Valley offense might be living from the charity stripe in this meeting. The Vaqueros rank 33rd in the country with a free throw attempt (FTA) rate of 0.284, while UMKC ranks 286th in FTA rate allowed (0.267).
UMKC Kangaroos at UT Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros Betting Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – UT Rio Grande Valley, ATS Winner – UT Rio Grande Valley, O/U – Under
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Notes
Betting Notes:
UMKC ranks 144th in three pointers attempted per game (22.5) while UT Rio Grande Valley ranks 267th (17.6).
The Vaqueros rank 155th in assists per game (13.2) while the Kangaroos rank 241st (10.9).
UMKC ranks 43rd in steals allowed per game (5.5) while UT Rio Grande Valley ranks 119th (6.6).
The Kangaroos rank 201st in rebounds allowed per game (36.4) while the Vaqueros rank 277th (40.3).
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The Kangaroos’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 8.8, up from 3.9 for the season.
During their last five games, the Vaqueros have scored an average of 66.2 points per game (2.0 below their season average) and allowed an average of 64.4 points per game (5.1 below their season average).
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