UMKC vs Denver Prediction 12/31/2025 Today’s College Basketball Picks

The Kansas City Roos and the Denver Pioneers meet Wednesday in college basketball action from the Hamilton Gymnasium We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Kansas City Roos vs. Denver Pioneers prediction.

Kansas City Roos Recap

The Kansas City Roos come into this game looking to build on their 91-78 win over subdivision McPherson last time out to sit at 3-11 this season. After this game, Kansas City will take on Omaha on the road.

Roos Snap Two-Game Skid

Jayson Petty leads the Roos in scoring with 12.5 PPG and 4.3 RPG while Karmello Branch has 12.2 PPG with 2.6 RPG and CJ Evans has 11.4 PPG with 2.6 RPG and a team-high 3.8 APG to lead the Roos in assists this season. Kasheem Grady II has 10.4 PPG with 2.6 RPG to cap off the group of double-digit scorers for Kansas City up to this point in the year. Jerome Palm also has 9.5 PPG with a team-high 7.8 RPG to lead Kansas City in rebounding so far this season. As a team, Kansas City is averaging 71.5 PPG on 41.6% shooting from the field, 30.8% from three and 71% from the foul line this season.

Denver Pioneers Recap

The Denver Pioneers come into this game looking to bounce back from a 90-85 loss at the hands of Tulsa last time out to sit at 7-8 this season. After this game, Denver will head on the road for a game against St. Thomas.

Pioneers Have Two-Game Win Streak Snapped

Carson Johnson leads the Pioneers in scoring and assists with 18 PPG and 2.9 APG while Jeremiah Burke has 15.6 PPG with 5.3 RPG. Logan Kinsey has 12.2 PPG with 3.8 RPG and Julius Rollins has 10 PPG with 3.8 RPG to cap off the group of double-digit scorers for Denver so far this season. Zane Nelson has 9.7 PPG with 2.3 RPG and Shaun Wysocki has 9.7 PPG with 3.4 RPG as well on the year. As a team, Denver is averaging 83.9 PPG on 49.2% shooting from the field, 38.9% from three and 75% from the foul line this season.

Kansas City Roos @ Denver Pioneers Betting Trends: December 31, 2025

Why the Denver Pioneers will win

• The home team has won each of Kansas City’s last four games.
• Kansas City has lost 11 of its last 13 games.
• Kansas City has lost the first half in each of its last six day games.

Why the Kansas City Roos will win

• Denver has lost five of its last six day games at Hamilton Gymnasium.
• Kansas City has won the first half in seven of its last eight road day games against Conference opponents.

Matchup/League Facts

• Denver ranks 365th among Division 1 teams for opponent three-point percentage this season (40.6%).
• Denver ranks 356th among Division 1 teams for opponent field goal percentage this season (50.1%).

Kansas City Roos vs. Denver Pioneers Prediction

I’m on the Pioneers here. It’s a huge number for a Denver team that’s been much better in the underdog role over the years, but in fairness, the Roos could easily be one of the 10 worst teams in the country. Kansas City has played a tough schedule, but they’ve been demolished by everyone they’ve gone against, and the Roos have yet to beat a division I opponent this season. Give me Denver.

Chris Ruffolo's Pick: Denver -10.5