| MATCHUP | UMKC Kangaroos | North Dakota Fighting Hawks |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 4-19 | 15-14 |
| Spread | +10.5 -102 | -10.5 -118 |
| Moneyline | +500 | -700 |
| Total | Over 150.5 (-108) | Under 150.5 (-112) |
| Where | Betty Engelstad Sioux Center, Grand Forks, ND | |
| When | Thursday, February 19, 2026 | |
| Time | 08:00 PM EST | |
| TV | Midco Sports Net | |
In this article we will formulate a Kansas City vs North Dakota prediction for this College Basketball game on Thursday, February 19th at the Betty Engelstad Sioux Center in Grand Forks, North Dakota. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.
Kansas City Roos Betting Preview
The Kansas City Roos are 4-22 (1-11) this season after they lost to St. Thomas by a score of 104-64 in their last game. Kansas City trailed 43-29 at halftime and they allowed 61 points in the second half in the blowout loss. The Roos shot 45% from the field, 16% on three pointers, and 100% on free throws in the game. Chris Dockery led Kansas City with 13 points and six rebounds, while Jayson Petty added 10 points and six rebounds in the loss.
Prior to that game, Kansas City lost to Oral Roberts by a score of 69-60 and South Dakota by a score of 82-75. The Roos have scored 70.3 points per game with 34.2 rebounds and 12.0 assists per game, while they have allowed 83.4 points against per game this season. CJ Evans is averaging 12.0 points and 3.9 assists per game, while Jayson Petty is averaging 10.8 points and 4.1 rebounds per game for the Roos. Kansas City is shooting 42.0% from the field, 69.9% on free throws, and 30.2% on three pointers this season.
North Dakota Fighting Hawks Betting Preview
The North Dakota Fighting Hawks are 15-14 (9-4) this year after they lost to North Dakota State by a score of 83-66 in their last game. North Dakota led 32-31 at halftime, but they allowed 52 points in the second half for the loss. The Fighting Hawks shot 43% from the field, 33% on three pointers, and 70% on free throws in the game. Greyson Uelmen led North Dakota with 16 points and four assists, while Eli King added 12 points and six rebounds in the loss.
Prior to that game, North Dakota defeated South Dakota by a score of 72-71, but lost to Denver by a score of 98-79 before that. The Fighting Hawks have scored 77.1 points per game with 33.4 rebounds and 11.1 assists per game, while they have allowed 77.4 points against per game this season. Greyson Uelmen is averaging 15.2 points and 2.8 rebounds per game, while Eli King is averaging 11.8 points and 5.5 rebounds per game for the Fighting Hawks. North Dakota is shooting 43.9% from the field, 70.0% on free throws, and 32.9% on three pointers this year.
Why the North Dakota Fighting Hawks will win
- Kansas City has lost each of its last 10 games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
- North Dakota has won each of its last five games following a home loss.
Why the Kansas City Roos will win
- North Dakota has lost five of its last six night games against the Summit League at Betty Engelstad Sioux Center.
- The road team has won each of North Dakota’s last three games.
- Kansas City has won the first half in four of its last five road games against North Dakota.
Kansas City vs North Dakota Prediction
Kansas City comes into this matchup with a 1-11 conference record and they only have four total wins on the season. The Roos are shooting 42% from the field and they have scored fewer than 65 points in four of their last five games. North Dakota has lost two of their last three games, but they are 9-4 in conference play. The Fighting Hawks are shooting 44% from the field and they have scored at least 76 points in three of their last five. I can’t back KC with how they are playing, so I will take North Dakota to cover here.