Both teams will try to end their losing streaks as the Chicago State Cougars (3-12) meet the UMKC Kangaroos (5-10) at Swinney Recreation Center. The Cougars have lost their last eight games, while the Kangaroos have lost six consecutive games. The game is scheduled to get underway at 3 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 5, 2019.
Chicago State Cougars vs. UMKC Kangaroos Betting Prediction
In the Cougars’ last matchup, they were blown out by the Indiana Hoosiers, 104-55. Indiana out-rebounded Chicago State. The Hoosiers had more offensive rebounds (16 vs. 10), defensive rebounds (36 vs. 23) and total rebounds (52 vs. 33). Anthony Harris led Chicago State in scoring with 14 points on 4-for-6 shooting.
The Kangaroos were blown out by the Loyola Chicago Ramblers in their last contest, 76-45. Loyola Chicago’s 0.189 free throw rate was their biggest strength over UMKC, who had a rate of 0.088. Brandon McKissic had a good game for UMKC, leading the team in scoring with 15 points on 6-for-11 shooting.
After splitting two games last season, this will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams. The Cougars won the most recent game 96-82. The Cougars knocked down 25 of their 33 free throws (75.8 percent) and had a better effective field goal percentage (0.582 vs. 0.492).
It could be a sloppy game for the Chicago State offense. Chicago State ranks 341st in the country in ball protection (turnover percentage of 23.4 percent), while the ball-hawking defense of UMKC forces the 68th-most turnovers in the nation (21.9 percent).
Chicago State Cougars at UMKC Kangaroos ATS Pick
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Notes
Betting Notes:
UMKC ranks 107th in three pointers attempted per game (23.5) while Chicago State ranks 266th (15.8).
The Kangaroos average 8.5 steals per game, which ranks 26th in the country. The Cougars rank 178th in steals allowed per game (8.8).
UMKC ranks 162nd in assists allowed per game (14.0) while Chicago State ranks 236th (18.0).
The Kangaroos rank 187th in rebounds allowed per game (36.9) while the Cougars rank 227th (38.9).
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The Cougars’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 32.4, up from 21.9 for the season.
During their last five games, the Kangaroos have scored an average of 68.6 points per game (2.6 below their season average) and allowed an average of 86.6 points per game (11.1 above their season average).
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