The Utah Valley Wolverines (7-9, 1-0 WAC) will be at the Swinney Recreation Center to challenge the Kansas City Roos (8-7, 1-0 WAC) in a WAC matchup. Action starts at 8 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 4, 2020.
Utah Valley Wolverines vs. Kansas City Roos ATS Odds
Both teams were triumphant in their last game. The Roos were victorious over the Seattle Redhawks 90-86, while the Wolverines had no trouble getting past the Chicago State Cougars 94-73.
The Wolverines, who came into the game averaging an effective field goal percentage of 0.497, had a phenomenal mark of 0.693 and had a turnover percentage of 9.3 (better than their season average of 17.9). Meanwhile, Kansas City’s effective field goal percentage was their largest strength over Seattle. The Roos had a rate of 0.561 (above their season average of 0.517), while the Redhawks posted a mark of 0.382 (below their season average of 0.451). Jahshire Hardnett played a pivotal role for Kansas City with 28 points and five rebounds. Isaiah White had a solid performance for Utah Valley, putting up 16 points and nine rebounds.
The Wolverines dominated this series last year, winning all three games. In the last matchup, Utah Valley won 71-64. One of Utah Valley’s biggest strengths was getting to the free throw line. They had 26 free throw attempts, while Kansas City had just 11. This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.
It could be a tough game for Kansas City on the offensive glass. The Roos are among the country’s elite on the offensive glass, ranking 272nd in offensive rebounding percentage at 25.5 percent. Meanwhile, Utah Valley ranks 51st in the nation at corralling defensive rebounds with a defensive rebounding percentage of 75.7 percent.
Utah Valley Wolverines at Kansas City Roos Free Pick
Pick: SU Winner – Kansas City, ATS Winner – Kansas City, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Utah Valley averages 5.6 blocks per game, which ranks 17th in the nation. Kansas City ranks 149th in blocks allowed per game (4.8).
- The Wolverines allow the 14th-fewest three pointers per game (16.9) while the Roos rank 26th (17.9).
- The Roos rank 45th in steals per game (8.4) while the Wolverines rank 163rd (5.7).
- Utah Valley ranks 141st in rebounds per game (36.1) while Kansas City ranks 245th (32.3).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Wolverines have scored an average of 76.2 points per game (4.1 above their season average) and allowed an average of 70.4 points per game (0.1 above their season average).
- The Roos have been outscored by an average of 5.6 points in their last five games. On the season, Kansas City has defeated opponents by an average of 2.3 points.
