| MATCHUP | UMKC Kangaroos | North Dakota State Bison |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 4-19 | 23-6 |
| Where | Scheels Center, Fargo, ND | |
| When | Saturday, February 21, 2026 | |
| Time | 02:00 PM EST | |
| TV | WDAY Xtra | |
The UM Kansas City Roos and North Dakota State Bison meet Saturday in college basketball action at the Scheels Center. Here’s a UMKC vs. North Dakota State prediction. This article will include a UMKC vs. North Dakota State pick.
UM Kansas City Roos Betting Preview
The UM Kansas City Roos lost to St. Thomas and North Dakota, and they play South Dakota State next. KC has lost 11 straight games.
The UM Kansas City Roos are averaging 73 points on 41.9 percent shooting and allowing 86.7 points on 47.9 percent shooting. Karmello Branch is averaging 12.5 points and 2.5 rebounds, while CJ Evans is averaging 11.8 points and 3.8 assists. Jayson Petty is the third double-digit scorer, and Kasheem Grady II is grabbing 3.3 rebounds. The UM Kansas City Roos are shooting 30.2 percent from beyond the arc and 70.1 percent from the free throw line. The UM Kansas City Roos are allowing 35.1 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 32 rebounds per game.
North Dakota State Bison Betting Preview
The North Dakota State Bison beat South Dakota State and North Dakota, and they play St. Thomas next. North Dakota State has won 12 of its last 13 games.
The North Dakota State Bison are averaging 84.1 points on 47.2 percent shooting and allowing 73.4 points on 44.9 percent shooting. Damari Wheeler-Thomas is averaging 14 points and 3.6 rebounds, while Markhi Strickland is averaging 13.2 points and 3.6 rebounds. Trevian Carson is the third double-digit scorer, and Treyson Anderson is dishing 0.8 assists. The North Dakota State Bison are shooting 36.2 percent from beyond the arc and 73.2 percent from the free throw line. The North Dakota State Bison are allowing 34.9 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 33.6 rebounds per game.
Why the North Dakota State Bison will win
- Kansas City has lost each of its last 11 games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
- North Dakota State has won each of its last eight day games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
- North Dakota State has won the first half in seven of its last nine day games at Scheels Center against non-AP-ranked opponents.
Why the Kansas City Roos will win
- The road team has won six of the last eight games between Kansas City and North Dakota State.
UMKC vs North Dakota State Prediction
You can argue this is a letdown spot for North Dakota State after beating a rival in South Dakota State. However, UMKC is not only losing games but also has failed to cover each of its last 11 games. UMKC hasn’t covered a number since January 3. UMKC is the worst cover team in college basketball, with just five tickets cashed this season. North Dakota State dropped 97 points on UMKC’s head last month. At home, this has a chance to be even uglier. Yes, thick number, but backing the Roos simply isn’t an option. Give me North Dakota State in a bloodbath.