The Utah Valley Wolverines will try to pay off for their supporters and betting fans on Saturday when they play host to the UMKC Kangaroos at UCCU Center in NCAA basketball odds action.
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 4-7 ATS versus the spread this season, while the Wolverines are 2-0 ATS. UMKC is 6-5 against the total, while Utah Valley is 1-1 versus the total betting line.
The Wolverines - Kangaroos odds would favor the Kangaroos if the lines were set according to our power ranks. Utah Valley is rated No. 309 in the current Odds Shark poll, while UMKC is at No. 264.
Statistical Matchup
Rating these schools in several key categories is important for handicappers and Utah Valley has the nation's No. 61-rated offensive output, at 79 PPG. The visiting UMKC Kangaroos defense ranks No. 249 allowing on average 80.79 PPG. The Wolverines FG% has averaged 43.41% so far, more than the Utah Valley Kangaroos marksmen have achieved on the year, 43.39% per game.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
UMKC earned a 84-68 victory over Seattle on Thursday, getting 21 points from Kyle Steward at KeyArena.
Utah Valley got 12 points from Brandon Randolph but lost anyway, 70-61, to Chicago State on Thursday at UCCU Center.
- UMKC is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games
- UMKC is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games on the road
- UMKC is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing Utah Valley
- UMKC is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Utah Valley
- Utah Valley is 3-7 SU in its last 10 games
- Utah Valley is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games at home
- Utah Valley is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing UMKC
- Utah Valley is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against UMKC
Next Betting Matchups
UMKC at New Mexico State, Saturday, January 21st
Utah Valley at Cal State-Bakersfield, Saturday, January 21st
