The UMKC Kangaroos (3-8) will attempt to snap their six-game losing streak when they clash with the McNeese State Cowboys (3-6) at Municipal Auditorium. The game is scheduled to start at 7 p.m. ET on Saturday, December 15, 2018.
McNeese State Cowboys at UMKC Kangaroos ATS Prediction
In the Cowboys’ last game, they were dismantled by the Saint Mary’s Gaels, 87-65. Saint Mary’s’ 7.1 turnover percentage was their biggest advantage over McNeese State, who had a mark of 16.8. Malik Hines was the game’s leading scorer with 26 points on 11-for-14 shooting.
The Kangaroos were blown out by the Loyola Chicago Ramblers in their last outing, 76-45. Loyola Chicago’s free throw rate was their largest advantage over UMKC. The Ramblers had a rate of 0.189, while the Kangaroos posted a mark of 0.088. Brandon McKissic had a solid game for UMKC, leading the team in scoring with 15 points on 6-for-11 shooting.
UMKC may have difficulty getting to the foul line in this contest. The Kangaroos rank 253rd in the nation with a free throw attempt (FTA) rate of 0.237, while McNeese State ranks ninth in FTA rate allowed (0.193) since the 2017-18 season.
McNeese State vs. UMKC Free Pick
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
UMKC ranks 15th in steals per game (7.0) while McNeese State ranks 235th (5.0).
The Kangaroos rank 96th in three pointers attempted per game (25.7) while the Cowboys rank 274th (19.8).
McNeese State ranks 94th in rebounds allowed per game (37.4) while UMKC ranks 230th (39.7).
The Cowboys rank 133rd in assists per game (11.8) while the Kangaroos rank 234th (11.1).
McNeese State ranks 86th in blocks per game (4.4) while UMKC ranks 159th in blocks allowed per game (3.7).
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