The South Dakota Coyotes (9-4) will be at home in the Sanford Coyote Sports Center when they clash against the Kansas City Roos (6-7). Action begins at 4:30 p.m. ET on Sunday, December 22, 2019.
Kansas City Roos vs. South Dakota Coyotes ATS Odds
In their last matchup, the Coyotes were blown out by the Northern Colorado Bears, 87-68, while the Roos beat the Toledo Rockets, 72-57.
Kansas City played a nearly flawless game. They had a turnover percentage of 14.0 (better than their season average of 18.0) and an effective field goal percentage of 0.525 (above their season average of 0.504). For those same stats, Toledo was 20.9 and 0.367, respectively. South Dakota, on the other hand, did a great job of converting from the free throw line (14-18; 77.8 percent). South Dakota was lifted by Stanley Umude, who put up 16 points and six rebounds. Javan White played a key role for Kansas City with 14 points and 11 rebounds.
The Roos won the only game between these two teams last season, 65-63. Kansas City had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (42.4 vs. 28.0). South Dakota, meanwhile, had a much better free throw rate (0.386 vs. 0.182). This is the first time these teams will go head-to-head this year.
Ball protection could play an integral role in this contest. South Dakota commits the 25th-fewest miscues in the nation (turnover percentage of 16.4 percent), while the ball-hawking defense of Kansas City forces the 48th-most (opponents’ turnover percentage of 23.2 percent).
Kansas City Roos vs. South Dakota Coyotes Odds Pick
Pick: SU Winner – South Dakota, ATS Winner – South Dakota, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Kansas City ranks 39th in steals per game (8.7) while South Dakota ranks 204th (4.4).
- The Roos rank 198th in three pointers attempted per game (19.7) while the Coyotes rank 251st (16.7).
- South Dakota ranks 46th in assists allowed per game (10.8) while Kansas City ranks 70th (11.5).
- The Coyotes rank 30th in blocks allowed per game (2.4) while the Roos rank 148th (5.2).
- South Dakota ranks 41st in rebounds allowed per game (31.5) while Kansas City ranks 95th (33.8).
Bettings Trends:
- The Coyotes’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 5.2, up from 4.2 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Roos have scored an average of 66.2 points per game (3.2 below their season average) and allowed an average of 76.6 points per game (9.4 above their season average).
