Denver Pioneers (15-16) vs. UMKC Roos (16-15)
March 9, 2024 9:30 pm EDT
The Line: UMKC Roos -4.5; Over/Under: +153.5
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The Denver Pioneers and UMKC Kangaroos face off on Saturday in a college basketball showdown in the Summit League Tournament at the Denny Sanford Premier Center. A few games ago, UMKC was able to secure a 84-69 victory against Denver.
Denver Has Lost Three Games in a Row
Denver has lost three games in a row and they can’t have a whole lot of confidence heading into this game. In the last game St Thomas, Denver scored 58 points while the defense gave up 83 points. Two games ago against UMKC, Denver was defeated 84-69. Denver is averaging 82.6 points while their defense is giving up 81.9 points per game. Tommy Bruner has been the top player for Denver averaging 24.6 points while shooting 43.9 percent from the field and 36.6 percent from behind the three point line.
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UMKC Is Hot
UMKC is hot heading into this game and they have won six games in a row. In the last game against Oral Roberts, UMKC gave up only 54 points and they ended up winning by 17 points. Cameroon Faas had a strong game putting up 14 points and six rebounds. UMKC on the season is averaging 72.3 points while their defense is giving up 69.5 points per game. Jamar Brown is having a strong season averaging 15.3 points while shooting 45.9 percent from the field and 33.5 percent from behind the three point line. This is a game that UMKC is going to need to win.
Denver vs UMKC Betting Prediction
UMKC is the better team and they just recently beat Denver. Denver’s defense is giving up 81.9 points and they are going to really struggle to defend in this game. UMKC is going to have no issue running up the score here, and I expect them to go over 85 points here. Denver is going to have no answer with their offense, and UMKC is going to get the job done. Back UMKC to cover the spread here.
