The UMKC Kangaroos (4-9) look to snap their six-game losing streak when they meet the Elon Phoenix (4-8) at Municipal Auditorium. The game starts at 3 p.m. ET on Saturday, December 22, 2018.
Elon Phoenix at UMKC Kangaroos ATS Prediction
In the Phoenix’s last contest, they topped the Manhattan Jaspers, 62-56. Elon’s free throw rate was their biggest advantage over Manhattan. The Phoenix had a rate of 0.267, while the Jaspers posted a mark of 0.077. Elon was led by Tyler Seibring, who was the game’s high scorer with 17 points on 6-for-12 shooting.
The Kangaroos got blown out by the Loyola Chicago Ramblers in their last matchup, 76-45. Loyola Chicago’s 0.189 free throw rate was their largest advantage over UMKC, who had a mark of 0.088. With 15 points on 6-for-11 shooting, Brandon McKissic was UMKC’s high scorer.
Seibring has averaged 0 points over the last five games for Elon.
Getting to the line might be few and far between for UMKC in this matchup. The Kangaroos rank 259th in the country with a free throw attempt (FTA) rate of 0.208, while Elon ranks 48th in FTA rate allowed (0.182).
Elon at UMKC ATS Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – UMKC, O/U – Under
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Notes
Betting Notes:
UMKC ranks 30th in steals per game (8.3) while Elon ranks 177th (4.7).
The Phoenix average 30.3 three pointers per game, which ranks sixth in the nation. The Kangaroos rank 122nd in three pointers allowed per game (22.3).
Elon ranks fifth in blocks allowed per game (1.8) while UMKC ranks 111th (3.8).
The Phoenix average 15.4 assists per game, which ranks 59th in the country. The Kangaroos rank 143rd in assists allowed per game (13.8).
Elon averages 35.9 rebounds per game, which ranks 133rd in the NCAA. UMKC ranks 191st in rebounds allowed per game (37.5).
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The Phoenix’s average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 9.0, up from 3.4 for the season.
During their last five games, the Kangaroos have scored an average of 68.6 points per game (2.2 below their season average) and allowed an average of 86.6 points per game (10.8 above their season average).
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