UMKC vs Southeast Missouri State Prediction College Basketball Picks 11/30/24

Southeast Missouri State (2-4) vs UMKC (4-4)

Game Info: Saturday, November 30, 2024 at 8:30 pm (Show Me Center)

Betting Odds: Southeast Missouri State +2.5 / UMKC -2.5 --- Over/Under: 137.5 Click Here for the Latest Odds

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The Kansas City Roos are visiting the Southeast Missouri State Redhawks on Saturday, November 30th at the Show Me Center. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Kansas City Roos vs Southeast Missouri State Redhawks Prediction.

Southeast Missouri State Redhawks Preview

The Southeast Missouri State Redhawks have a 2-4 record this season and are coming off a 64-72 loss to UNC Asheville. The Redhawks are 4-1 against the spread, and 4-1 in over/under while having a 1-1 home record. 

Offensively, Southeast Missouri State is averaging 75.3 points per game, which ranks 201st in the nation. Defensively, they allow 73.8 points per game (244th). The Redhawks shoot 43.1% from the field (250th) and 31.9% from beyond the arc (249th). The Redhawks shoot 65.9% from the free-throw line (297th) and are grabbing 36.5 rebounds per game (196th).

Tedrick Washington leads Southeast Missouri State in scoring this season, with an average of 16.7 points and a team-high 7.5 rebounds, while BJ Ward adds 15.3 points and 3.2 assists per game. SE Missouri State will take on Lipscomb after this one.

Kansas City Roos Preview

The Kansas City Roos have a 4-4 record this season and are coming off an 88-55 win in Puerto Rico-Rio. The Roos are 1-3 against the spread, and 0-4 in over/under while having a 0-2 road record. 

Offensively, Kansas City is averaging 82.4 points per game, which ranks 68th in the nation. Defensively, they allow 58.8 points per game (15th). The Roos shoot 45% from the field (180th) and 36.2% from beyond the arc (98th). The Roos shoot 74.3% from the free-throw line (94th) and are grabbing 39.3 rebounds per game (94th).

Jayson Petty leads Kansas City in scoring with an average of 15.3 points and 4.9 rebounds, while Kasheem Grady adds 11.9 points. UMKC will face Idaho following this game.

Why the Southeast Missouri State Redhawks will win

  • Kansas City has lost seven of its last eight games against non-conference opponents.
  • Southeast Missouri State has won seven of its last nine games against the Summit League.
  • Kansas City has lost the first half in six of its last eight games against non-conference opponents.

Why the Kansas City Roos will win

  • Southeast Missouri State has lost 20 of its last 22 games against non-conference opponents.
  • Kansas City has won each of its last three games against the Ohio Valley Conference.
  • Kansas City has won the first half in each of its last 10 night games against non-AP-ranked opponents.

Matchup/League Facts

  • Southeast Missouri State ranks 2nd among Division 1 teams for opponent three-point percentage this season (23.7%).
  • Southeast Missouri State ranks 356th among Division 1 teams for opponent free throws made per game this season (19.5).
  • Kansas City ranks 4th among Division 1 teams for opponent rebounds per game this season (28.0).
  • Kansas City ranks 6th among Division 1 teams for steals per game this season (11.5).

Kansas City Roos vs Southeast Missouri State Redhawks Prediction

Southeast Missouri State is 4-2 in their last 6 meetings against Kansas City, but Kansas City is 5-3 against the spread in their last 8 meetings. In this Kansas City Roos vs Southeast Missouri State Redhawks Prediction, Kansas City is coming as a -2.5 road favorite. Kansas City is better both offensively, scoring 7.1 points more than Southeast Missouri State, and defensively, allowing 15 points less. The Roos have been winning by an average of 23.6 points per game, and are a top-100 rebounding team this season, while the Redhawks are struggling with their shooting, ranking well below average in both shooting percentages. The value here lies with the road team, so pick the Kansas City Roos and lay the points on the road.

Nikos’s Pick Kansas City Roos -2.5

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