UMKC Kangaroos vs Iowa State Cyclones Prediction, 11/11/2024 College Basketball Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: UMKC Kangaroos vs Iowa State Cyclones

Date: Monday, November 11, 2024

Location: Hilton Coliseum in Ames, IA

TV: ESPN+

The UMKC Kangaroos (1-0) are on their way to Hilton Coliseum on Monday where they will take on the Iowa State Cyclones (1-0).

The UMKC Kangaroos faced Hannibal - LaGrange and walked away with a win by a score of 91-68 in their last game. When talking about fouls, the Kangaroos finished with 9 while Hannibal - LaGrange recorded 22 fouls. They also made 11 of 27 shots from beyond the arc. Hannibal - LaGrange ended up going 50.0% at the charity stripe by making 5 of 10 attempts. In addition, Hannibal - LaGrange grabbed 27 boards (11 offensive, 16 defensive), but wasn't able to record a rejection. Hannibal - LaGrange recorded 19 dimes and had 6 steals for this contest. When it comes to defense, UMKC allowed their opponent to shoot 48.1% from the floor on 26 of 54 shooting. They also distributed 17 assists in this contest as well as forcing the other team into 20 turnovers and getting 15 steals. In reference to grabbing boards, they earned 40 with 20 of them being of the offensive variety. From the charity stripe, the Kangaroos knocked down 22 of 34 attempts for a percentage of 64.7%. UMKC finished the game having earned a 45.2% FG percentage (28 of 62) and knocked down 13 of their 37 shots from downtown.

Jamar Brown is a guy who had an impact for the game. He accounted for 26 points on 9 out of 12 shooting. He played for 34 mins played and snagged 9 boards. He finished shooting 75.0% from the floor and totaled 3 dimes.

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UMKC will take the court with a mark of 1-0 so far this year. They are averaging 91.0 points per contest (96th in D-1) on 45.2% from the field. The Kangaroos are shooting 35.1% on shots from downtown (13 of 37) and 64.7% from the free throw line. As a unit, UMKC is grabbing 42.0 boards per contest and has 17 dimes this season, which ranks 189th in Division 1 in terms of passing. They are losing possession via turnover 13.0 times per contest and as a basketball team they commit 9.0 fouls every game.

On the defensive end of the court, the Kangaroos are forcing 20.0 turnovers per game and they draw 22.0 fouls. They surrender 40.7% on shots from beyond the perimeter and they are ranked 180th in Division 1 in opponents PPG (68.0). The Kangaroos defensively are allowing a FG percentage of 48.1% (26 of 54) and they surrender 29.0 boards per game as a basketball team. They are ranked 259th in Division 1 in giving up assists to the opposition with 19 relinquished so far this year.

The last time they took the hardwood, the Iowa State Cyclones went home victorious with a score of 83-44 when they faced MVSU. In relation to cleaning up the glass, Iowa State allowed MVSU to grab 37 in all (12 offensive). They went 8.3% from behind the 3-point line via 1 out of 12 and finished the game at 5 out of 11 at the charity stripe (45.5%). The Cyclones permitted MVSU to convert 19 of 51 tries from the field which gave them a shooting percentage of 37.3% in this game. Overall, the Cyclones finished shooting 28 for 59 from the floor which gave them a rate of 47.5%. Pertaining to shooting from 3-point land, Iowa State made 5 of their 21 tries (23.8%). They were able to convert 22 of the free throw tries for a percentage of 75.9%. MVSU was called for 19 personal fouls for the contest which got the Cyclones to the free throw line for 29 shots. They gave up possession 12 times, while recording 16 steals for the matchup. The Cyclones recorded 27 defensive rebounds and 5 offensive boards totaling 32 in the game.

Keshon Gilbert ended up being important for the Cyclones for the contest. He converted 5 of 12 in the matchup for a field goal rate of 41.7%, and totaled 5 rebounds. He totaled 17 points in his 26 mins on the court and had 3 dimes for this game.

Iowa State has a mark of 1-0 on the campaign. In terms of offensive execution, the Cyclones are hitting on 47.5% from the floor, which ranks them 159th in the nation. Iowa State has earned 83 pts this year (83.0 per game) and they grab 38.0 boards per game. Their rate of earning assists is at 16.0 times per game (146th in college basketball) and they cough up possession 12.0 times per game. The Cyclones commit 12.0 fouls every game and they hit 75.9% from the free throw line.

The Iowa State defense gives up 8.3% on 3-pointers (1 of 12) and opponents are connecting on 45.5% of their free throw shots. They concede 8.0 dimes and 30.0 boards every game, which is ranked 81st and 101st in college hoops. The Cyclones defensively are ranked 20th in college basketball in points per game surrendered with 44.0. They are able to force 24.0 turnovers on a nightly basis and have let teams shoot 37.3% from the floor (136th in the country).

Who will win tonight's NCAA basketball game against the spread?

Tony Sink's Pick: Take UMKC

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