The Grand Canyon Antelopes will look to improve on a 15-7 record on Thursday when they host the UMKC Kangaroos in NCAA basketball betting odds action at GCU Arena.
UMKC Kangaroos vs Grand Canyon Antelopes Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The UMKC Kangaroos will look to cover the spread vs the Grand Canyon Antelopes on Thursday, as the Kangaroos are 6-1 ATS versus the spread this season, while the Antelopes are 3-3 ATS. UMKC is 4-3 against the total, while Grand Canyon is 3-3 versus the total betting line.
The Grand Canyon Antelopes sit at No. 81 in the current college hoops power poll here at Odds Shark, while the UMKC Kangaroos sit at No. 141 on the same chart.
Statistical Matchup
Scoring and defensive stats point to some betting edges in this matchup. The game features Grand Canyon's No. 134-ranked scoring average of 74.32 PPG, against a UMKC Kangaroos defense rated No. 226 and allowing 76.91 PPG. The Grand Canyon Antelopes FG% has averaged 43.56% to date this season, more than the UMKC Kangaroos shooters have managed so far (39.84% per game).
Recent Outings Betting Recap
UMKC was run off the court by the Aggies on Saturday as New Mexico State routed them 73-48 at Municipal Auditorium.
The Antelopes endured a 68-56 loss at the hands of the Wolverines on Saturday, despite a 22-point effort from Alessandro Lever at UCCU Center.
- UMKC is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games
- UMKC is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games on the road
- UMKC is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Grand Canyon
- Grand Canyon is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
- Grand Canyon is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games at home
- Grand Canyon is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing UMKC
Next Betting Matchups
UMKC at Cal State-Bakersfield, Saturday, February 3rd
Grand Canyon at Chicago State, Saturday, February 3rd
