The Kansas State Wildcats (2-0) face the UMKC Kangaroos (1-3) at 6:30 PM ET on Thursday, November 17, 2022. The matchup airs on ESPN+. Keep reading to find betting insights and statistics to help place a wager on the Wildcats’ ( to win on the moneyline) contest versus the Kangaroos ().
The betting insights in the article below reflect odds as of November 17, 2022 at 1:48 AM ET. Head to the table below for the latest lines for this game and click here to get the best DraftKings Sportsbook deposit bonus!
Kansas State Vs UMKC Betting Lines
Computer Picks
| Spread Pick | UMKC (+19) |
|---|---|
| Total Pick | Under (140.5) |
Predictions are calculated by a data-driven algorithm (raw power score) that ranks head-to-head matchup results within a closed network of games. Prediction confidence is determined by the delta between each team’s raw power score.
Kansas State Vs UMKC Stat Rankings (2021-22)
| Kansas State Avg. (Rank) | UMKC Avg. (Rank) | |
|---|---|---|
| 69 (232nd) | Points Scored | 72.5 (135th) |
| 67.5 (128th) | Points Allowed | 68.4 (152nd) |
| 33.2 (276th) | Rebounds | 30.7 (342nd) |
| 8.8 (262nd) | Off. Rebounds | 7.4 (330th) |
| 8.4 (86th) | 3pt Made | 9.3 (28th) |
| 12.5 (216th) | Assists | 15.7 (35th) |
| 11.1 (74th) | Turnovers | 12.6 (218th) |
Kansas State Vs UMKC Betting Trends
- The Wildcats had 15 wins in 31 games against the spread last season.
- Kansas State didn’t have a win ATS (0-1) as a 19-point favorite or more last season.
- In 31 Wildcats games last season, 18 of them hit the over.
- In 10 games last year Kansas State and its opponent combined for more than 140.5 points.
- Wildcats games last season posted an average total of 136.5, which is four points fewer than the total for this matchup.
- UMKC’s record against the spread last year was 14-13-0.
- The Kangaroos were winless ATS (0-1) when playing as at least 19-point underdogs last year.
- UMKC had 15 of its 29 games go over the point total last year.
- Kangaroos games had more than 140.5 points 14 times last year.
- Last season, UMKC’s games resulted in an average scoring total of 140.9, which is 0.4 points higher than the over/under for this matchup.
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Kansas State Impact Players
- Mark Smith put up a team-high 8.4 rebounds per game last year. He also posted 12.6 points and 1.7 assists, shooting 44.7% from the field and 36.2% from beyond the arc with 1.2 made 3-pointers per game.
- Nijel Pack averaged a team-high 17.4 points per contest last season. He also averaged 3.8 rebounds and 2.2 assists, shooting 45.5% from the field and 43.6% from beyond the arc with 3.3 made 3-pointers per contest.
- Markquis Nowell averaged a team-best 5 assists per contest last year. He also posted 12.4 points and 3.4 rebounds, shooting 38.6% from the floor and 30.7% from downtown with 1.6 made 3-pointers per game.
- Mike McGuirl averaged 7.8 points, 3.4 rebounds and 2 assists per game last season, shooting 38.8% from the floor and 31.3% from beyond the arc with 1.1 made 3-pointers per contest.
- Ismael Massoud put up 6.8 points, 0.3 assists and 2.8 rebounds per game last year.
UMKC Impact Players
- E. Gilyard ii averaged 17.2 points per contest to go with 1.5 rebounds and 3.2 assists per game last season.
- Marvin Nesbitt Jr. pulled down 6.7 rebounds per game, while Evan Gilyard dished out 3.3 assists per contest.
- Gilyard ii hit an average of 2.3 shots per game from beyond the arc a season ago.
- Nesbitt Jr. was a standout on the defensive end last season, collecting 1.4 steals and 0.9 blocks per contest.
