UMKC vs Montana State Prediction College Basketball Picks 12/7/24

The UM Kansas City and Montana State Bobcats meet Saturday in college basketball action at the Worthington Arena. Here’s a UMKC vs Montana State Prediction. This article will include a UMKC vs Montana State Pick.

UM Kansas City Roos Betting Preview

The UM Kansas City Roos lost to Southeast Missouri State and Idaho, and they play Portland, Bowling Green, and Wichita State next. The UM Kansas City Roos are averaging 79.5 points on 43.3 percent shooting and allowing 63.2 points on 42.2 percent shooting. Jamar Brown is averaging 15.6 points and 7.9 rebounds, while Anderson Kopp is averaging 13.8 points and 2.7 assists. Jayson Petty is the third double-digit scorer and Kasheem Grady II is grabbing 2.5 rebounds. The UM Kansas City Roos are shooting 34.3 percent from beyond the arc and 75 percent from the free throw line. The UM Kansas City Roos are allowing 29 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 36.4 rebounds per game.

Montana State Bobcats Betting Preview

The Montana State Bobcats lost to Cal State Northridge, beat Omaha, and they play USC, UC Riverside, and TCU next. The Montana State Bobcats are averaging 76.1 points on 46.2 percent shooting and allowing 67.8 points on 41.8 percent shooting. Brandon Walker is averaging 14.1 points and 1.9 assists, while Max Agbonkpolo is averaging 11.7 points and 5.6 rebounds. Jabe Mullins is dishing 3.9 assists and Brian Goracke is grabbing 2.6 rebounds. The Montana State Bobcats are shooting 36.8 percent from beyond the arc and 75 percent from the free throw line. The Montana State Bobcats are allowing 27.7 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 31.6 rebounds per game.

Why the Montana State Bobcats will win

• Kansas City has lost nine of its last 10 games against non-conference opponents.
• Montana State has won seven of its last eight home games against the Summit League.
• Kansas City has lost the first half in four of its last five night games against non-conference opponents.

UMKC vs Montana State Prediction

The UM Kansas City Roos still have issues finishing games, and they’re 1-5 ATS on the season. The Montana State Bobcats are getting sharper defensively by the game, and they’ve covered 4 of their last 5 games. This feels like two teams heading in different directions, and Montana State has the depth advantage. I want nothing to do with the Roos. The only concern is this is a look-ahead spot for Montana State with USC on deck. Either way, I’ll lay the points with the Bobcats.

Randy Chambers's Pick: Montana State -9.5