Bowling Green vs Kansas City Prediction College Basketball Picks 12/14/24

In this article, we will formulate a Bowling Green vs Kansas City prediction for this College Basketball game on Saturday, December 14th at the Swinney Center in Kansas City, Missouri. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Bowling Green Falcons Betting Preview

The Bowling Green Falcons are 4-5 this year after they defeated Morgan State by a score of 102-81 in their last game. Bowling Green led 55-37 at halftime and was able to maintain that lead for the win. The Falcons shot 57.4% from the field, 39.3% on three-pointers, and 81.3% on free throws in the game. Derrick Butler led Bowling Green with 35 points and six rebounds in the victory. 

Prior to that win, the Falcons defeated New Mexico State by a score of 61-60 but did lose to Weber State and Bellarmine before that. Bowling Green has scored 82.9 points per game and they have allowed 74.6 points per game, while also averaging 32.4 rebounds and 13.9 assists per game this season. Marcus Johnson is averaging 15.8 points, 4.3 rebounds, and 1.9 assists per game, while Bowling Green is shooting 49.4% from the field, 81.2% on free throws, and 38.3% on three-pointers this year. 

Kansas City Roos Betting Preview

The Kansas City Roos are 5-7 this season after they defeated Portland by a score of 69-64 in their last game. Kansas City led 44-30 at the half and they were able to get the win, despite scoring just 25 points in the second half. The Roos shot 44.4% from the field, 42.9% on three-pointers, and 85.7% on free throws in the game. Jamar Brown led Kansas City with 20 points and four rebounds in the game. 

Prior to that win, the Roos lost three straight games against Montana State, Idaho, and SEMO. Kansas City has scored 77.2 points per game and they have allowed 64.2 points per game, while also averaging 36.8 rebounds and 14.5 assists per game this season. Jamar Brown is averaging 15.2 points, 7.1 rebounds, and 1.9 steals per game, while Kansas City is shooting 42.9% from the field, 76.1% on free throws, and 33.9% on three-pointers this year. UMKC will face Wichita State following this game.

Why Bowling Green will beat Kansas City

• Kansas City has lost six of its last seven night games against non-conference opponents.
• Bowling Green has won the first half in each of its last three games against non-conference opponents.

Matchup/League Facts

• Kansas City ranks 21st among Division 1 teams for opponent field goal attempts per game this season (53.1).
• Kansas City ranks 28th among Division 1 teams for opponent blocks per game this season (2.2).

Bowling Green vs Kansas City Prediction 

Bowling Green comes into this matchup looking for their third straight win and they just scored 102 points in their last game. The Falcons are shooting over 49% from the field and they are scoring nearly 83 points per game, but their defense is also allowing quite a few points per game. Kansas City has dropped three of their last four games and they are shooting just 42.9% from the field. The Roos did play Iowa State and Creighton earlier in the year, but they only have one win against a D-1 team this season. I know the Falcons are shaky on defense, but I like them to get the win here. 

David Racey's Pick: Bowling Green ML