NCAA hoops odds preview - Idaho vs. UMKC

Idaho VandalsUMKC Kangaroos
13-17March 08, 2014, 10:35 | Swinney Recreation Center10-18


College basketball wagering interest will be high on Saturday when the Vandals of Idaho hit the hard court against the Kangaroos of UMKC.

UMKC will face the 13-17 Vandals, who own a 2-3 ATS mark on the season. In totals betting, the Kangaroos are 0-0 on the OU so far this season while the Vandals are 2-2.

View Idaho Vandals vs UMKC Kangaroos Odds and Stats.

The Kangaroos sit at No. 282 in the current college hoops power poll here at Odds Shark, while the Vandals sit at No. 128 on the same chart.



Idaho was a 79-76 Sportsbook in their most recent outing on the road against Chicago State. The Cougars were burned for 27 points by Connor Hill on Thursday as the Vandals put another game in the win column, 79-76, at Jones Convocation Center.

UMKC was an 82-73 Sportsbook in their most recent outing at home against Seattle. Frank Williams scored 16 points leading the Kangaroos to an 82-73 victory over Seattle at Swinney Recreation Center on Thursday.

How They Match Up:
Rebounding is always a key handicapping consideration and Vandals is ranked No. 153 in NCAA hoops at 34.57 per game. Contrast that with UMKC’s No. 206 mark in the paint. When it comes to three-point shooting, UMKC is the No. 187-ranked team in the country at 5.36 per game, while Idaho rates No. 119 at 6.23 per game.

A few Vandals at Kangaroos trends to consider:
Idaho is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games on the road
UMKC is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games
UMKC is 6-19 SU in its last 25 games at home
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