East Tennessee State vs Kansas City Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Dec. 21

A coach in a huddle with the Kansas City Roos
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  • East Tennessee State is a -2.5 point favorite vs Kansas City
  • Total (Over/Under): 141.5 points
  • East Tennessee State / Kansas City TV channel: ESPN+

The East Tennessee State Buccaneers visit Swinney Recreation Center to take on the Kansas City Roos on Dec. 21. Tip off is scheduled for 2:00pm EST in Kansas City, MO.

East Tennessee State is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -2.5 (-110).

The East Tennessee State vs. Kansas City Over/Under is 141.5 total points.

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East Tennessee State vs. Kansas City Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
East Tennessee State-2.5 -110O 141.5 -110-145
Kansas City +2.5 -110U 141.5 -110+120

East Tennessee State vs Kansas City Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts East Tennessee State will win this college basketball game with 79.9% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

East Tennessee State vs Kansas City Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts East Tennessee State will cover the spread with 54.4% confidence for today’s game.


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  • East Tennessee State has hit the Team Total Over in 12 of their last 19 away games (+3.85 Units / 17% ROI)
  • East Tennessee State have covered the Spread in 19 of their last 34 games (+3.60 Units / 10% ROI)
  • East Tennessee State has hit the Game Total Over in 11 of their last 19 away games (+2.05 Units / 10% ROI)
  • East Tennessee State have covered the 1H Spread in 18 of their last 34 games (+0.67 Units / 2% ROI)
  • Kansas City has hit the 1H Moneyline in 18 of their last 29 games (+12.05 Units / 33% ROI)
  • Kansas City has hit the Moneyline in 15 of their last 29 games (+8.35 Units / 22% ROI)
  • Kansas City has hit the Game Total Under in 18 of their last 29 games (+7.05 Units / 22% ROI)
  • Kansas City have covered the Spread in 17 of their last 29 games (+4.90 Units / 15% ROI)
  • Kansas City has hit the Team Total Over in 8 of their last 12 games at home (+3.30 Units / 24% ROI)

East Tennessee State Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

East Tennessee State has a 4-5 record against the spread this college basketball season (-1.45 Units / -13.24% ROI).

  • 5-5 when betting on the Moneyline for -5.17 Units / -18.65% ROI
  • 4-6 when betting the Over for -2.7 Units / -24.32% ROI
  • 6-4 when betting the Under for +1.6 Units / 14.68% ROI

Kansas City Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Kansas City has a 4-5 record against the spread this college basketball season (-1.5 Units / -13.76% ROI).

  • 4-6 when betting on the Moneyline for +3.25 Units / 25% ROI
  • 3-7 when betting the Over for -4.7 Units / -42.73% ROI
  • 7-3 when betting the Under for +3.7 Units / 33.64% ROI

East Tennessee State Offensive Stats & Trends:

East Tennessee State averaged 12.7 offensive rebounds per game (418 rebounds/33 games) last season — best among Southern Teams; League Avg: 9.8

East Tennessee State had 418 offensive rebounds last season — most among Southern Teams

East Tennessee State has averaged 12.4 offensive rebounds per game (560 rebounds/45 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among Southern Teams; League Avg: 10.1

East Tennessee State has 560 offensive rebounds since the start of the 2023-24 season — most among Southern Teams

Kansas City Offensive Stats & Trends:

Kansas City has 20.7 free throw attempts per game this season — 2nd best among Summit Teams; League Avg: 19.5

Kansas City has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.2 (185 assists/ 154 TOs) this season — tied for 4th lowest among Summit Teams; League Avg: 1.2

Kansas City has a 35% free throw rate (269 free throw attempts/771 field goal attempts) this season — 2nd highest among Summit Teams; League Avg: 33%

Kansas City is shooting 43% (1,098/2,565) since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for 33rd lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 45%

East Tennessee State Defensive Stats & Trends:

East Tennessee State has averaged 8.0 steals per game (96 steals/12 games) this season — tied for 41st best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.2

East Tennessee State averaged 7.8 steals per game (256 steals/33 games) last season — 2nd best among Southern Teams; League Avg: 6.5

East Tennessee State has 96 steals this season — 4th most among Southern Teams

East Tennessee State has 352 steals since the start of the 2023-24 season — 2nd most among Southern Teams

Kansas City Defensive Stats & Trends:

Kansas City has allowed 65.8 points per game (856 points/13 games) this season — best among Summit Teams ; League Avg: 73.6

Kansas City allowed 6.5 made three-pointers per game last season — best among Summit Teams ; League Avg: 7.8

Kansas City has allowed 65.8 points per game (856 points/13 games) this season — tied for 17th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 71.6

Kansas City has allowed opponents to shoot 29% from three (91/309) this season — 2nd best among Summit Teams ; League Avg: 33%


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