The Connecticut Huskies (1-0) challenge the UMKC Kangaroos (0-2) at Harry A. Gampel Pavilion. The game starts at 5 p.m. ET on Sunday, November 11, 2018.
UMKC Kangaroos at Connecticut Huskies Betting Prediction
In the Kangaroos’ last game, they were defeated by the Iowa Hawkeyes, 77-63. Getting to the free throw line was one of Iowa’s biggest strengths. They made 38 trips to the line, while UMKC went just 12 times. Xavier Bishop was UMKC’s leading scorer with 14 points on 6-for-17 shooting.
The Huskies defeated the Morehead State Eagles in their last contest, 80-70. The Huskies had a better turnover percentage (15.4 vs. 19.9) and had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (37.8 vs. 32.5). Josh Carlton was the game’s leading scorer with 17 points on 8-for-10 shooting from the field.
It could be an error-filled game for the Connecticut offense. Dating back to the 2017-18 season, Connecticut ranks 185th in the country in ball protection (turnover percentage of 18.7 percent), while the disruptive defense of UMKC has forced the 61st-most turnovers in the nation (20.8 percent).
UMKC Kangaroos at Connecticut Huskies Betting Pick
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
UMKC ranks 35th in three pointers attempted per game (26.2) while Connecticut ranks 282nd in three pointers allowed per game (24.8).
The Huskies rank 90th in blocks per game (3.8) while the Kangaroos rank 239th (2.4).
Connecticut averages 34.6 rebounds per game, which ranks 203rd in the NCAA. UMKC ranks 320th in rebounds allowed per game (40.6).
The Huskies allow the 31st-fewest steals per game (5.1) while the Kangaroos rank 54th (5.4).
UMKC ranks 295th in assists per game (10.9) while Connecticut ranks 304th (10.6).
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