The UMKC Kangaroos (3-7) will try to snap their six-game losing streak when they challenge the Milwaukee Panthers (2-8) at Municipal Auditorium. The game is scheduled to begin at 7 p.m. ET on Thursday, December 13, 2018.
Milwaukee Panthers vs. UMKC Kangaroos Betting Prediction
The last time the Panthers played, they were thoroughly outplayed by the Boston College Eagles, 73-53. Getting to the charity stripe was one of Boston College’s biggest advantages. They made 32 trips to the line, while Milwaukee went just 13 times. Darius Roy led Milwaukee in scoring with 15 points on 6-for-12 shooting.
The Kangaroos were blown out by the Loyola Chicago Ramblers in their last game, 76-45. Loyola Chicago’s 0.189 free throw rate was their largest strength over UMKC, who had a mark of 0.088. Brandon McKissic put together a solid performance for UMKC, leading the team in scoring with 15 points on 6-for-11 shooting.
It could be a difficult game for Milwaukee on the offensive glass. The Panthers rank 267th in offensive rebounding percentage (26.1 percent), while UMKC ranks 98th in defensive rebounding percentage (73.4 percent).
Roy has averaged 0 points over the last five games for Milwaukee.
Milwaukee Panthers vs. UMKC Kangaroos Betting Pick
Pick: SU Winner – UMKC, O/U – Over
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Milwaukee ranks 102nd in rebounds per game (37.2) while UMKC ranks 221st in rebounds allowed per game (37.2).
Bettings Trends:
The Panthers’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 6.4, down from 8.2 for the season.
During their last five games, the Kangaroos have scored an average of 68.6 points per game (1.6 below their season average) and allowed an average of 86.6 points per game (9.8 above their season average).
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