The Western Illinois Leathernecks (9-8, 2-4 Summit) aim to break a three-game road losing streak at the UMKC Kangaroos (7-11, 3-2 Summit) on Saturday, January 14, 2023 at 8:00 PM ET. Keep reading to find betting insights and statistics to help place a wager on the Kangaroos’ ( to win on the moneyline) matchup against the Leathernecks ().
The betting trends in what follows are based off odds valid as of January 14, 2023 at 5:44 PM ET. Check out the table below for the most up-to-date lines for this contest and click here to get the best DraftKings Sportsbook deposit bonus!
UMKC Vs Western Illinois Betting Lines
Computer Picks
| Spread Pick | UMKC (-5.5) |
|---|---|
| Total Pick | Over (135.5) |
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.
UMKC Vs Western Illinois Stat Rankings
| UMKC Avg. (Rank) | Western Illinois Avg. (Rank) | |
|---|---|---|
| 67.1 (300th) | Points Scored | 75.8 (96th) |
| 66.7 (111th) | Points Allowed | 73.2 (286th) |
| 37.4 (37th) | Rebounds | 33.9 (167th) |
| 12.8 (9th) | Off. Rebounds | 8.5 (256th) |
| 6.3 (285th) | 3pt Made | 7.1 (207th) |
| 10.2 (346th) | Assists | 14.5 (87th) |
| 14.2 (324th) | Turnovers | 10.7 (52nd) |
UMKC Vs Western Illinois Betting Trends
- Against the spread, the Kangaroos are 10-6-0 this year.
- As a 5.5-point favorite or greater, UMKC has one win ATS (1-1) this season.
- Out of 16 Kangaroos games so far this season, nine have gone over the total.
- In six games this season, UMKC and its opponent have combined for more than 135.5 points.
- The over/under in this game is 135.5 points, 1.7 higher than the average total in Kangaroos games this season.
- Western Illinois is 7-6-1 against the spread this season.
- As 5.5-point underdogs or more, the Leathernecks are 4-3 against the spread.
- Out of 16 UMKC’s games so far this year, nine have gone over the total.
- Leathernecks games have gone over 135.5 points on 12 occasions this year.
- The average total points scored in Western Illinois’ games this year (148.9) is 13.4 points higher than the total for this matchup.
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UMKC Impact Players
- Shemarri Allen posts a team-leading 2.6 assists per contest. He is also posting 16.7 points and 5.1 rebounds, shooting 44.3% from the field.
- RayQuawndis Mitchell leads the Kangaroos with 18.8 points per game and 1.8 assists, while also putting up 4.1 rebounds.
- Allen Mukeba Jr. puts up a team-best 7.9 rebounds per game. He is also posting 8.9 points and 1.7 assists, shooting 47% from the field.
- Jeff Ngandu is posting 5.6 points, 0.6 assists and 5.8 rebounds per contest.
- Babacar Diall puts up 2.7 points, 3 rebounds and 1.1 assists per contest. At the other end, he averages 0.8 steals and 0.1 blocked shots.
Western Illinois Impact Players
- Jesiah West is putting up a team-best 6.1 rebounds per contest. And he is producing 10.8 points and 2.5 assists, making 52% of his shots from the field.
- Alec Rosner gets the Leathernecks 15.1 points, 3.1 rebounds and 2.7 assists per contest. He also puts up 1 steal and 0.1 blocked shots.
- Vuk Stevanic gets the Leathernecks 10.6 points, 3.1 rebounds and 1.5 assists per game. He also delivers 0.9 steals and 0.2 blocked shots.
- Quinlan Bennett gets the Leathernecks 8.9 points, 4.8 rebounds and 0.8 assists per game. He also delivers 1.1 steals and 0.1 blocked shots.
