The Morehead State Eagles (1-2) clash with the UMKC Kangaroos (0-3) in the 2K Classic – Subregional at Reese Court. The game starts at 7 p.m. ET on Friday, November 16, 2018.
Morehead State Eagles vs. UMKC Kangaroos ATS Prediction
The Eagles are hoping for a better outcome after their 84-70 loss to the No. 16 Syracuse Orange in their last contest. Syracuse was effective at getting and making free throws. The Orange made 25 of their 30 free throws (83.3 percent), while the Eagles were just 7-12 (58.3 percent). Jordan Walker was the top scorer from either team with 24 points on 9-for-18 shooting.
In the Kangaroos’ previous game, they lost big to the Connecticut Huskies, 94-66. Connecticut’s turnover percentage was their largest strength over UMKC. The Huskies had a rate of 14.1, while the Kangaroos posted a mark of 22.5. With 15 points on 6-for-12 shooting, Danny Dixon was UMKC’s leading scorer.
The offensive glass should be a major edge for Morehead State in this matchup. Since the 2017-18 season, the Eagles rank 57th in offensive rebounding percentage (33.2 percent), while UMKC ranks 315th in defensive rebounding percentage (68.1 percent).
Morehead State Eagles vs. UMKC Kangaroos Betting Pick
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Morehead State ranks 130th in rebounds per game (36.3) while UMKC ranks 317th in rebounds allowed per game (40.5).
The Kangaroos rank 35th in three pointers attempted per game (26.0) while the Eagles rank 199th in three pointers allowed per game (22.8).
UMKC averages 6.7 steals per game, which ranks 105th in the NCAA. Morehead State ranks 214th in steals allowed per game (6.7).
The Kangaroos rank 198th in assists allowed per game (13.9) while the Eagles rank 279th (15.6).
Morehead State ranks 186th in blocks per game (3.0) while UMKC ranks 240th (2.4).
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