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UMKC Kangaroos vs Portland Pilots Betting Picks & Predictions

Game time: December 10, 2024 at 10:00 PM ET

Venue: Chiles Center — Portland, OR

Article updated Dec 9, 10:16 PM EST

Published by SportsJaw Editorial Team

The Kansas City Roos will be looking to end their four-game road losing streak when they take on the Portland Pilots on Tuesday night at Chiles Center. The Roos are coming

Game outlook

The Kansas City Roos will be looking to end their four-game road losing streak when they take on the Portland Pilots on Tuesday night at Chiles Center. The Roos are coming off a loss to Montana State, while the Pilots fell to Kent State in their last game. This will be the first meeting between the two teams. Portland is the favorite to win, opening at -1. For more information on the matchup, read the full Kansas City Roos vs. Portland Pilots prediction.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Kangaroos +100 | Pilots +100

Spread: Kangaroos +1 (-110) | Pilots -1 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 146 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Portland will win straight-up is 50%.

UMKC Kangaroos

The University of Missouri-Kansas City (UMKC) Roos have faced challenges recently, entering this game on a three-game losing streak. They aim to turn things around with a win on Tuesday after struggling to cover the spread in their last eight games. Averaging 77.9 points per game, the Roos scored 62 points in their last game with Davontae Hall leading the team with 18 points. Defensively, UMKC gives up an average of 64.2 points per game. With a power ranking of 262, UMKC ranks 142 in offense and 33 in defense. The team's field goal percentage is 42.73%, free throw percentage is 75.53%, and three-point percentage is 33.33%. They average 37.64 rebounds per game and allow opponents to make 42.78% of their field goals. UMKC is currently 4-7 this season with a 1-6 ATS record. For NCAAB betting picks and assistance in handicapping, interested individuals can explore further resources.

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Portland Pilots Analysis

The Portland Pilots recently suffered a loss to Kent State after their victory over Denver, failing to cover the spread for the third time in their last four games. They will look to bounce back and secure a home win in their upcoming game on Tuesday. In their last game, the Pilots scored 57 points and struggled defensively, giving up 76 points. Despite averaging 70.6 points per game, Portland has been inconsistent in their offensive and defensive performance. Bol Dengdit led the team with 12 points and four rebounds, with Chris Austin adding 10 points and Vukasin Masic contributing nine points, four rebounds, and four assists. The Pilots have a power ranking of 349 and are ranked #287 for offense and #342 for defense. They are currently 3-6 overall and 4-4 against the spread. Check out upcoming betting opportunities and sports betting promos for the Portland Pilots.

Portland Pilots Poised for Victory in Upcoming Game Against Struggling Roos

The Portland Pilots have demonstrated strong performance in their recent home games, winning two out of three. On the other hand, the Roos have struggled on the road, losing their last four games. Portland appears to have the advantage in this upcoming game due to their higher shooting percentage at home, making over 39 percent of their field goals compared to the Roos' 33 percent on the road. The Pilots excel in ball movement, rebounding, and limiting turnovers, creating more scoring opportunities. Conversely, the Roos have shown weaknesses in defense, allowing an average of over 78 points per game in their recent matchups. Based on these factors, it is recommended to bet on Portland covering the spread in the upcoming game.

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SportsJaw Kangaroos vs Pilots archived game preview contains historical odds and availability that may no longer be current. View history of past Kangaroos vs Pilots matchups or learn how our predictions work.

Current matchup data

Lines, trends and availability

Line movement since open

  • Moneyline · UMKC Kangaroos+100 → +130Moved
  • Moneyline · Portland Pilots+100 → -152Moved
  • Spread · UMKC Kangaroos+1 (-110) → +2.5 (-110)Moved
  • Spread · Portland Pilots-1 (-110) → -2.5 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Over146 (-110) → 142 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Under146 (-110) → 142 (-110)Moved

ATS and O/U trends

UMKC Kangaroos
4-19 matchup record · 5-5-0 ATS · 3-6-1 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file
Portland Pilots
15-19 matchup record · 5-5-0 ATS · 4-6-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file

Injuries and availability

From the published research (2024-12-10T03:16:41.785Z). Availability may have changed; review the cited sources.

No verified injury or availability note was included in the published matchup research.

Recent head-to-head

No completed head-to-head result is available in the current history window.

Final result

Matchup pick recap

UMKC Kangaroos defeated Portland Pilots 69-64

UMKC Kangaroos defeated Portland Pilots 69-64 on December 10, 2024, a 5-point decision in the series. UMKC Kangaroos' strongest period was the 1st half, when it outscored its opponent 44-30. Against SportsJaw's recorded UMKC Kangaroos +2.5 (-110) spread, UMKC Kangaroos covered, while the 133 combined points finished under the recorded total of 142.

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Tipster picks

  • Sammy52Spread · Portland Pilots -1 (-110)Loss