The UMKC Kangaroos (5-9) will try to put an end to their six-game losing streak when they clash against the Creighton Bluejays (8-4) at Chi Health Center Omaha. The game is scheduled to get underway at 8 p.m. ET on Thursday, December 27, 2018.
UMKC Kangaroos at Creighton Bluejays Betting Prediction
The last time the Kangaroos played, they were dismantled by the Loyola Chicago Ramblers, 76-45. Loyola Chicago’s 0.189 free throw rate was their largest advantage over UMKC, who had a mark of 0.088. Brandon McKissic was UMKC’s high scorer with 15 points on 6-for-11 shooting.
The Bluejays defeated the Western Illinois Leathernecks in their last game, 78-67. The Bluejays had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.548 vs. 0.428) and had a better free throw rate (0.143 vs. 0.116). Martin Krampelj was Creighton’s leading scorer with 13 points on 5-for-9 shooting from the field.
Ty-Shon Alexander has averaged 0 points over the last five games for Creighton.
The prolific offense of Creighton (32nd in the country with an offensive efficiency of 117.4) will square off against the bottom-tier defense of UMKC (256th in the nation with a defensive efficiency of 104.4). The Bluejays figure to have the edge on that end of the court. Additionally, the Kangaroos rank 265th in free throw attempt (FTA) rate (0.208), while the Bluejays rank 50th in opponents’ FTA rate (0.210).
UMKC Kangaroos vs. Creighton Bluejays ATS Pick
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Creighton ranks 22nd in assists per game (16.3) while UMKC ranks 173rd (12.1).
The Kangaroos rank 28th in steals per game (8.5) while the Bluejays rank 131st (6.0).
Creighton averages 27.3 three pointers per game, which ranks 24th in the country. UMKC ranks 114th in three pointers allowed per game (22.4).
The Bluejays average 34.7 rebounds per game, which ranks 139th in the NCAA. The Kangaroos rank 175th in rebounds allowed per game (36.8).
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The Kangaroos’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 18.0, up from 2.1 for the season.
During their last five games, the Bluejays have scored an average of 80.0 points per game (4.8 below their season average) and allowed an average of 71.0 points per game (5.2 below their season average).
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