The Kansas City Roos (11-11, 3-4 WAC) will be at the Jones Convocation Center to take on the Chicago State Cougars (4-18, 0-7 WAC) in a WAC matchup. Action begins at 1:05 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 1, 2020.
Kansas City Roos vs. Chicago State Cougars ATS Odds
In their last contest, the Cougars were blown out by the California Baptist Lancers, 85-53, while the Roos dismantled the Crowley’s Ridge College Pioneers, 99-41.
Kansas City played a flawless game. They had a great turnover percentage of 9.7 (better than their season average of 17.5) and an effective field goal percentage of 0.667 (above their season average of 0.514). For those same stats, Crowley’s Ridge College had marks of 27.5 and 0.353, respectively. Chicago State, on the other hand, had a better free throw rate (0.220 vs. 0.197). Chicago State’s Amir Gholizadeh played well, contributing 14 points. Meanwhile, Kansas City was lifted by Josiah Allick, who contributed 18 points and nine rebounds.
The Roos dominated this series last year, taking both games. In the last game, Kansas City won 76-61. The Roos’ 18.9 offensive rebounding percentage was their largest advantage over the Cougars, who had a rate of 12.1. This is the first time these teams will meet this year.
The physical Chicago State offense might be getting to the charity stripe a lot in this matchup. The Cougars currently rank 25th in the country with a free throw attempt (FTA) rate of 0.284, while Kansas City ranks 312th in FTA rate allowed (0.323).
Kansas City vs. Chicago State Pick
Free College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Kansas City, ATS Winner – Kansas City, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Kansas City ranks 45th in three pointers allowed per game (17.9) while Chicago State ranks 210th (24.0).
- The Cougars rank 20th in blocks allowed per game (2.4) while the Roos rank 145th (4.7).
- Kansas City ranks 263rd in rebounds per game (32.5) while Chicago State ranks 269th (30.6).
- The Roos rank 63rd in steals per game (8.1) while the Cougars rank 206th in steals allowed per game (8.5).
- Kansas City ranks 119th in assists allowed per game (11.2) while Chicago State ranks 258th (17.7).
Bettings Trends:
- The Cougars’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 17.6, down from 19.2 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Roos have scored an average of 59.2 points per game (9.0 below their season average) and allowed an average of 48.2 points per game (16.5 below their season average).
