The UMKC Kangaroos (0-5) are looking for their first victory when they square off against the Drake Bulldogs (2-1) at Municipal Auditorium. The game starts at 7 p.m. ET on Wednesday, November 21, 2018.
Drake Bulldogs vs. UMKC Kangaroos Free Prediction
The Bulldogs come in on a high note after topping the Texas State Bobcats in their last outing, 75-69. Drake’s free throw rate was their largest strength over Texas State. The Bulldogs had a rate of 0.224, while the Bobcats posted a mark of 0.131. With 16 points on 6-for-10 shooting, Nick McGlynn was Drake’s leading scorer.
In the Kangaroos’ previous outing, they fell to the Eastern Washington Eagles, 87-80. Eastern Washington’s offensive rebounding percentage was their biggest strength over UMKC. The Eagles had a rate of 25.0 (above their season average of 20.6), while the Kangaroos posted a mark of 19.6 (below their season average of 25.8). Xavier Bishop had a solid performance for UMKC, leading the team in scoring with 28 points on 8-for-13 shooting.
UMKC may have difficulty getting to the foul line in this meeting. Dating back to last season, the Kangaroos rank 166th in the nation with a free throw attempt (FTA) rate of 0.242, while Drake ranks 15th in FTA rate allowed (0.180).
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Drake ranks 86th in assists per game (14.8) while UMKC ranks 291st (11.0).
The Kangaroos average 26.0 three pointers per game, which ranks 37th in the NCAA. The Bulldogs rank 229th in three pointers allowed per game (23.1).
Drake averages 34.3 rebounds per game, which ranks 225th in the country. UMKC ranks 315th in rebounds allowed per game (40.5).
The Kangaroos rank 97th in steals per game (6.6) while the Bulldogs rank 139th in steals allowed per game (6.1).
Drake ranks 213th in blocks per game (2.8) while UMKC ranks 250th (2.4).
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