College hoops betting interest focuses on the UMKC Kangaroos vs Utah Valley Wolverines battle Saturday at UCCU Center as the Wolverines look to defend home court and cover the NCAA basketball point spread.
UMKC Kangaroos vs Utah Valley Wolverines Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The UMKC Kangaroos will look to cover the spread vs the Utah Valley Wolverines on Saturday, as the Kangaroos are 3-6 ATS versus the spread this season, while the Wolverines are 4-9 ATS. UMKC is 3-6 against the total, while Utah Valley is 10-3 versus the total betting line.
It's a betting matchup between the No. 311-rated Utah Valley Wolverines and the No. 263-ranked UMKC Kangaroos, according to the latest pro hoops power rankings here at Odds Shark.
Statistical Matchup
Rating these schools in several key categories is important for handicappers and Utah Valley has the nation's No. 98-rated offensive output, at 75.96 PPG. The visiting UMKC Kangaroos defense ranks No. 163 allowing on average 72.69 PPG. The Wolverines FG% has averaged 42.86% so far, less than the Utah Valley Kangaroos marksmen have achieved on the year, 43.23% per game.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
The Kangaroos endured a 78-66 loss at the hands of the Antelopes on Thursday, despite a 18-point effort from Martez Harrison at GCU Arena.
Konner Frey scored 14 points leading the Wolverines to a 74-72 victory over Chicago State at UCCU Center on Thursday.
- UMKC is 2-8 SU in its last 10 games
- UMKC is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
- UMKC is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Utah Valley
- Utah Valley is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
- Utah Valley is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against UMKC
Next Betting Matchups
UMKC home to New Mexico State, Saturday, February 27th
Utah Valley at Seattle, Saturday, February 27th
