The South Dakota State Jackrabbits (5-2) challenge the UMKC Kangaroos (1-6) at Frost Arena. The game begins at 8 p.m. ET on Wednesday, November 28, 2018.
UMKC Kangaroos vs. South Dakota State Jackrabbits Free Prediction
The Kangaroos come in on a high note after thoroughly outplaying the Avila Eagles in their last contest, 94-58. The Kangaroos had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (33.3 vs. 16.3) and had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.685 vs. 0.388). UMKC received a boost from Danny Dixon, who had 14 points and 10 rebounds.
In the Jackrabbits’ last game, they defeated the Colorado State Rams, 78-65. The Jackrabbits held the Rams to an effective field goal percentage of 0.424 (below their season average of 0.587) and had a turnover percentage of 8.3 (better than their season average of 15.3). David Jenkins Jr. was the game’s top scorer with 32 points on 13-for-23 shooting from the field.
The sweet-shooting offense of South Dakota State will go head-to-head against the porous defense of UMKC. Dating back to last season, the Jackrabbits offense ranks 22nd in effective field goal percentage (0.557), while the UMKC defense ranks 261st in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.519). The Jackrabbits figure to have the advantage on that end of the court. Moreover, the Kangaroos rank 333rd in offensive rebounding percentage (22.5 percent), while the Jackrabbits rank 10th in defensive rebounding percentage (77.1 percent).
The Jackrabbits won the sole game against the Kangaroos last season, 85-60. South Dakota State was lights out from beyond the arc (12-25; 48.0 percent). UMKC, on the other hand, had a better free throw rate (0.259 vs. 0.180).
UMKC Kangaroos at South Dakota State Jackrabbits ATS Pick
Pick: SU Winner – South Dakota State, O/U – Over
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
South Dakota State averages 39.1 rebounds per game, which ranks 25th in the NCAA. UMKC ranks 320th in rebounds allowed per game (40.0).
The Kangaroos average 25.9 three pointers per game, which ranks 40th in the nation. The Jackrabbits rank 308th in three pointers allowed per game (25.3).
UMKC ranks 81st in steals per game (6.9) while South Dakota State ranks 286th (4.8).
The Jackrabbits rank 28th in assists allowed per game (11.0) while the Kangaroos rank 209th (13.9).
South Dakota State ranks 34th in blocks allowed per game (2.6) while UMKC ranks 190th (3.7).
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