The winless UMKC Kangaroos (0-5) welcome the Drake Bulldogs (2-1) to Municipal Auditorium. The game is scheduled to start at 7 p.m. ET on Wednesday, November 21, 2018.
Drake Bulldogs at UMKC Kangaroos Betting Odds
In their last outing, the Kangaroos fell to the Eastern Washington Eagles, 87-80, while the Bulldogs defeated the Texas State Bobcats, 75-69.
The Bulldogs had a better free throw rate (0.224 vs. 0.131) and had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.653 vs. 0.500). UMKC, on the other hand, had a better turnover percentage (14.5 vs. 15.4). Xavier Bishop had a good outing for UMKC, recording 28 points, five rebounds and five assists. Meanwhile, Nick McGlynn fueled Drake with 16 points and 11 rebounds.
Points at the line could be rare for UMKC in this showdown. 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) since last season.
Drake vs. UMKC Pick
Free Pick: SU Winner – UMKC, O/U – Under
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
- Drake ranks 86th in assists per game (14.8) while UMKC ranks 291st (11.0).
- 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).
- The Kangaroos average 26.0 three pointers per game, which ranks 37th in the country. The Bulldogs rank 229th in three pointers allowed per game (23.1).
- Drake ranks 225th in rebounds per game (34.3) while UMKC ranks 315th in rebounds allowed per game (40.5).
