The UMKC Kangaroos (6-10, 1-0 WAC) will try to put an end to their six-game losing streak when they challenge the California Baptist Lancers (9-6, 1-1 WAC) at Swinney Recreation Center. The game gets underway at 7 p.m. ET on Thursday, January 10, 2019.
California Baptist Lancers vs. UMKC Kangaroos ATS Prediction
In the Lancers’ last matchup, they topped the San Diego Christian Hawks, 87-71. The Lancers had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (27.8 vs. 5.7) and had a better effective field goal percentage (0.597 vs. 0.500). California Baptist received a boost from Milan Acquaah, who led the team in scoring with 22 points on 8-for-18 shooting.
The Kangaroos got blown out by the Loyola Chicago Ramblers in their last matchup, 76-45. Loyola Chicago’s 0.189 free throw rate was their biggest strength over UMKC, who had a rate of 0.088. Brandon McKissic had a good game for UMKC, leading the team in scoring with 15 points on 6-for-11 shooting.
Second-chance opportunities could be few and far between for UMKC in this meeting. The Kangaroos rank 306th in offensive rebounding percentage (24.7 percent), while California Baptist ranks 12th in defensive rebounding percentage (77.1 percent).
Acquaah has averaged 0 points over the last five games for California Baptist.
California Baptist Lancers at UMKC Kangaroos Betting Pick
Basketball Tip: SU Winner – California Baptist, O/U – Under
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Notes
Betting Notes:
California Baptist ranks 22nd in assists allowed per game (10.3) while UMKC ranks 173rd (14.4).
Bettings Trends:
The Lancers have been outscored by an average of 5.8 points in their last five games. For the season, California Baptist has defeated opponents by an average of 8.3 points.
During their last five games, the Kangaroos have scored an average of 68.6 points per game (3.1 below their season average) and allowed an average of 86.6 points per game (11.3 above their season average).
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