Idaho vs UMKC Prediction College Basketball Picks 12/4/24

In this article, we will formulate a Idaho vs UMKC Prediction for this college basketball game on Wednesday, December 4th, at the Swinney Recreation Center.  To formulate this prediction, we will examine:

-The Vandals’ recent form and recent player performance 

-The Kangaroos’ recent form and recent player performance

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Idaho

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving UMKC

-Recent betting trends in games played between Idaho and UMKC

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

Idaho Dominated the Last Game

Idaho has been a bit inconsistent this season but they are coming off a victory in the last game. They faced off against UC Riverside and they scored 80 points on the way to the 12-point victory. Kristian Gonzalez had a huge game putting up 25 points, three rebounds, and one assist. There were three different players that put up at least 12 points. Idaho overall this season is averaging 77 points while their defense is giving up 75 points per game. The offense is ranked 165th in the league while the defense is ranked 267th. Kristian Gonzalez is averaging 11.9 points while shooting 46.9 percent from the field. Idaho will meet Oregon State, UC San Diego, UC Davis, Pacific, and Montana State after this game.

UMKC Looks to Bounce Back

UMKC in the last game faced off against Southeast Missouri State and the offense scored only 59 points while the defense gave up 80 points. In the first half, they scored 21 points, and in the second half, they couldn’t bounce back. Anderson Kopp had a strong game putting up 27 points, four rebounds, and two assists. Davontae Hill put up 10 points, four rebounds, and three assists. UMKC on the season is averaging 79.8 points while their defense is giving up 61.1 points per game. The offense is ranked 105th while the defense is ranked 21st. UMKC will face Montana State, Portland, Bowling Green, and Wichita State following this one.

Why UMKC Will beat Idaho

• Idaho has lost eight of its last nine games against non-conference opponents.
• Kansas City has won seven of its last eight night games at Swinney Recreation Center.
• Idaho has lost the first half in each of its last four road games against non-AP-ranked opponents.

Idaho vs UMKC Prediction

Give me the home squad here. I don’t trust this Idaho team on the road, and the UMKC defense is going to step up in a big way here. Kansas City on the season is averaging 79.8 points and they are going to have no issue running up the score here. Idaho is going to have no answer with their offense and it’s going to be UMKC that is going to get the job done. Back Kansas City against the spread here. 

Shane Mickle's Pick: UMKC -3