Saturday’s game between the East Tennessee State Buccaneers (7-5) and the UMKC Kangaroos (7-7) at Swinney Recreation Center has a projected final score of 75-68 based on our computer prediction, with a favored East Tennessee State squad taking home the win. Tipoff is at 2:00 PM ET on December 21.

Based on our computer prediction, East Tennessee State projects to cover the 2.5-point spread in its matchup against UMKC. The over/under is currently listed at 141.5, and the two sides are projected to exceed it.

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East Tennessee State vs. UMKC Game Info & Odds

• Date: Saturday, December 21, 2024
• Time: 2:00 PM ET
• TV: Summit League Network
• Where: Kansas City, Missouri
• Venue: Swinney Recreation Center
• Line: East Tennessee State -2.5
• Point total: 141.5
• Moneyline (to win): East Tennessee State -154, UMKC +126

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East Tennessee State vs. UMKC Score Prediction

• Prediction:
  East Tennessee State 75, UMKC 68

Spread & Total Prediction for East Tennessee State vs. UMKC

• Pick ATS: East Tennessee State (-2.5)
• Pick OU: Over (141.5)

East Tennessee State has compiled a 4-5-0 record against the spread this season, while UMKC is 4-6-0. A total of four out of the Buccaneers’ games this season have hit the over, and three of the Kangaroos’ games have gone over. The two teams score 153.3 points per game, 11.8 more points than this matchup’s total.

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East Tennessee State Performance Insights

• The Buccaneers have a +106 scoring differential, topping opponents by 8.9 points per game. They’re putting up 75.8 points per game to rank 188th in college basketball and are giving up 66.9 per contest to rank 75th in college basketball.
• East Tennessee State averages 35.2 rebounds per game (76th in college basketball) while allowing 31.5 per outing to its opponents. It outrebounds opponents by 3.7 boards per game.
• East Tennessee State hits 8.8 three-pointers per game (101st in college basketball), 2.6 more than its opponents (6.2).
• The Buccaneers’ 95.8 points per 100 possessions on offense rank 202nd in college basketball, and the 84.6 points they allow per 100 possessions rank 55th in college basketball.
• East Tennessee State has committed 10.8 turnovers per game (114th in college basketball play), 2.5 fewer than the 13.3 it forces on average (99th in college basketball).

UMKC Performance Insights

• The Kangaroos’ +174 scoring differential (outscoring opponents by 12.4 points per game) is a result of putting up 77.5 points per game (143rd in college basketball) while allowing 65.1 per outing (45th in college basketball).
• UMKC wins the rebound battle by 7.3 boards on average. It collects 34.4 rebounds per game, 113th in college basketball, while its opponents grab 27.1.
• UMKC hits 9.7 three-pointers per game (47th in college basketball), 2.8 more than its opponents.
• UMKC has won the turnover battle by 3.3 per game, committing 10.9 (124th in college basketball) while forcing 14.2 (57th in college basketball).

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