Basketball betting fans will hope to hit paydirt on Thursday when the UMKC Kangaroos try to run the Utah Valley Wolverines off the court at Municipal Auditorium in college hoops action.
Utah Valley Wolverines vs UMKC Kangaroos Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The UMKC Kangaroos sit at 12-13 (4-7 ATS) on the college basketball season. By comparison, the Utah Valley Wolverines are currently 10-12 (2-1 ATS). Looking to bet on the total points scored? UMKC is 6-5 OU, and Utah Valley is 1-2 OU.
This game puts the UMKC Kangaroos, most recently No. 277 in the Odds Shark power rankings, up against the Utah Valley Wolverines, who rate No. 312 in the latest survey.
Statistical Matchup
Rebounding is always a key handicapping betting consideration and Utah Valley is ranked No. 43 in NCAA basketball at 38.64 per game. Contrast that with UMKC's No. 216 mark in the paint. When it comes to three-point shooting, UMKC is the No. 42-ranked team in the country at 8.92 per game, while Utah Valley rates No. 63 at 8.5 per game.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
The Wolverines endured a 63-50 loss at the hands of the Redhawks on Saturday, despite a 12-point effort from Kenneth Ogbe at KeyArena.
UTRGV was victimized for 20 points and 20 rebounds by Kyle Steward as the Kangaroos bested the Vaqueros 73-60 in college basketball action on Saturday.
- Utah Valley is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games
- Utah Valley is 1-8 SU in its last 9 games on the road
Next Betting Matchups
Utah Valley at Chicago State, Saturday, February 11th
UMKC at Seattle, Saturday, February 11th
