It will be a battle between WAC opponents when the UMKC Kangaroos (7-13, 2-3 WAC) welcome the Seattle Redhawks (13-8, 1-5 WAC) to the Swinney Recreation Center. The game is scheduled to start at 7 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 26, 2019.
Seattle Redhawks vs. UMKC Kangaroos Free Prediction
In the Redhawks’ last game, they dismantled the Chicago State Cougars, 75-47. Seattle won the rebounding battle. The Redhawks had 14 offensive rebounds and 47 total rebounds, while the Cougars had eight and 27, respectively. Seattle rallied around Anand Hundal, who was the game’s leading scorer with 17 points on 6-for-9 shooting.
The Kangaroos were beaten by the Utah Valley Wolverines in their last game, 75-67. Utah Valley’s rebounding was their largest advantage. The Wolverines had eight offensive rebounds and 31 total rebounds, while the Kangaroos had one and 24, respectively. Xavier Bishop had a solid game for UMKC, leading the team in scoring with 22 points on 8-for-13 shooting.
After splitting two games last season, these teams will go head-to-head for the first time this year. In the last matchup, the Kangaroos won 74-67. The Kangaroos made 30 of their 35 free throws (85.7 percent) and had a better effective field goal percentage (0.468 vs. 0.421).
Second-chance opportunities could be rare for UMKC in this matchup. The Kangaroos rank 299th in offensive rebounding percentage (24.8 percent), while Seattle ranks 88th in defensive rebounding percentage (74.0 percent).
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Seattle ranks 91st in rebounds per game (37.0) while UMKC ranks 260th (31.1).
The Kangaroos rank 29th in steals per game (8.2) while the Redhawks rank 188th (5.1).
Seattle ranks fourth in assists allowed per game (9.3) while UMKC ranks 160th (13.8).
The Kangaroos rank 144th in three pointers attempted per game (22.8) while the Redhawks rank 249th (19.2).
Seattle blocks 3.8 opponent shots per game, which is ranked 71st in the nation. UMKC ranks 95th in blocks allowed per game (3.4).
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The Redhawks have been outscored by an average of 5.6 points in their last five games. On the season, Seattle has defeated opponents by an average of 7.7 points.
During their last five games, the Kangaroos have scored an average of 70.8 points per game (0.3 below their season average) and allowed an average of 73.4 points per game (1.6 below their season average).
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