UMKC (10-14) vs North Dakota State (16-8)
February 6, 2025 at 08:00 PM EST
The Line: Betting Odds: UMKC +2.5 — Over/Under: 139.5
In this article, we will formulate an NDSU vs UMKC for this college basketball game on Thursday, February 6th, at the Swinney Recreation Center. To formulate this prediction, we will examine:
-The Bison’s recent form and recent player performance
-The Catamounts’ recent form and recent player performance
-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving North Dakota State
-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Kansas City
-Recent betting trends in games played between North Dakota State and UMKC
-A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for Today’s Game between the Bison and Catamounts.
North Dakota State is Struggling
North Dakota State is suddenly struggling and they have lost two games in a row. Two games ago against South Dakota State, they lost 72-62 and in the last game against St Thomas, it was even worse as they ended up losing 79-62. At halftime against St Thomas, they were down 45-26, and in the second half, they couldn’t bounce back well enough. Jarcari White was the top player putting up 23 points, three rebounds, and one assist. There were three different players that put up at least 13 points.
NDSU comes into this game with a 16-8 record overall and they have gone 12-9 against the spread. The over has been a strong trend hitting 14 of the 21 games. Away from home this season the Bison are 6-4 straight up. North Dakota State is averaging 80.8 points while their defense is giving up 72.8 points per game. The offense is ranked 41st in the league while the defense is ranked 226th. Jacksen Moni has been the top player for NDSU averaging 19.8 points while shooting 50.9 percent from the field.
Why NDSU Will Beat UMKC
- Kansas City has lost each of its last seven games against the Summit League.
- North Dakota State has won each of its last four night games against Kansas City.
- Kansas City has lost the first half in each of its last three games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
UMKC is Struggling
UMKC is really struggling heading into this game and they have lost seven games in a row. Two games ago against Denver, they lost 69-68 and in the last game against Oral Roberts, it got even worse as they were knocked off 73-67. At halftime against Oral Roberts, they were down 45-28 and even though they fought back in the second half it wasn’t enough as they couldn’t make the winning shots late. Jamar Brown was the top player for UMKC and he put up 17 points and nine rebounds.
Kansas City comes into this game with a 10-14 record overall and they have gone 9-10 against the spread. The over has hit in only 6 of the 20 games that have had totals on them. UMKC is averaging 73.9 points while their defense is giving up 66.5 points per game. The offense is ranked 200th in the league, while the defense is ranked 51st in the league. As a team, they are shooting 77.39 percent from the free throw line which was 29th in the league. Guard Jamar Brown has been the top player averaging 15 points while shooting 45.3 percent from the field.
NDSU vs UMKC Prediction
Both of these teams have struggled heading into this game but it’s going to be the road team that is going to going to get the job done here. NDSU is averaging 80.8 points per game and they are going to get the offense out to a fast start here. This Kansas City team just doesn’t have enough offensive playmakers and even at home, they won’t get the job done. Hopefully, the Kansas City Chiefs aren’t going to be looking for good juju from UMKC here, because they aren’t going to get it. Back NDSU against the spread here.