UMKC vs North Dakota State Prediction 1/16/25 College Basketball Picks

In this article, we will formulate a UMKC vs North Dakota State Prediction for this college basketball game on Thursday, January 16th, at the Scheels Center.  To formulate this prediction, we will examine:

-The Kangaroos’ recent form and recent player performance 

-The Bison’s recent form and recent player performance

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving UMKC

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving NDSU

-Recent betting trends in games played between UMKC and NDSU

-A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for Today’s Game between the Kangaroos and Bison. 

NDSU Keeps Winning

NDSU has a whole lot of confidence right now and they have won two games in a row. Two games in a row against Oral Roberts they were able to secure 110-96 and in the last game they beat Denver 69-50. The defense had only given up 19 points at halftime, and that was the difference on the way to the win. Jacksen Moni was the top player for NDSU putting up 15 points, four rebounds, and four assists. This is a team that has proven they can win with the offense and their defense. 

NDSU is averaging 81.8 points while their defense is giving up 72.3 points per game. The offense is ranked 47th in the league while the defense is ranked 217th. They are shooting 41.49 percent from behind the three-point line which is 2nd best in the league. They are also averaging 15.58 assists per game which is 90th in the league. Moni has been the top player averaging 19.6 points while shooting 52.5 percent from the field and 46 percent from behind the three-point line. 

Can UMKC Bounce Back?

UMKC overall has played better than in years past, but they are coming off a victory in the last game. UMKC scored 58 points, but the defense gave up 77 points and that led to the defeat at the hands of Omaha. At halftime, they were down 33-25 and in the second half, it got even worse. Babacar Diallo put up 15 points, four rebounds, and three assists. There were three different players that put up at least 10 points. 

UMKC comes into this game with a 10-8 record and they have gone 7-7 against the spread. UMKC on the season is averaging 76.3 points while their defense is giving up 65.3 points per game. The offense is ranked 152nd in the league while the defense is ranked 37th. Guard Jamar Brown has been the top player for UMKC this season averaging 16.1 points while shooting 49.4 percent from the field and 42.4 percent from behind the three-point line. UMKC will play against North Dakota following this one.

UMKC vs North Dakota State Prediction

UMKC is better than years past but they are still not at the same level as North Dakota State yet. NDSU, on the season, is averaging 81.8 points per game, and they are going to have no issue running up the score here. UMKC’s defense is going to have no answer and this is going to be a comfortable victory by NDSU. NDSU just has too balanced of an offense and they will end up covering the spread here. 

Shane Mickle's Pick: NDSU -9.5