Kansas City Roos vs Lindenwood Lions Betting Pick & Prediction 12/9/23

Don’t miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Roos and Lions. The game is starting at 4:30 ET on ESPN+, and it’s hosted by the Lions at Hyland Arena in Saint Charles, MO. Get ready to place your bets! The Roos are the favorites in this non-conference matchup against the Lions. The over/under for the game is set at 137.5 points.

KANSAS CITY ROOS VS LINDENWOOD LIONS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Lindenwood Lions +6.5

This game will be played at Hyland Arena at 4:30 ET on Saturday, December 9th.

WHY BET THE LINDENWOOD LIONS:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 74-73 in favor of the Roos.
• Even though we have Kansas City winning straight-up, we like Lindenwood at +6.5.
• The over/under is currently sitting at 137.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.

Does Kansas City Have A Chance at Hyland Arena?

After defeating Southeast Missouri State by a score of 74-44, Kansas City currently has a record of 3-6. In their last ten road games, including those from last year, Kansas City has a record of 2-8. Heading into today’s game, Kansas City holds a 3-4 ATS record. In their previous five games, the team is 3-2 vs. the spread.

After nine games, Kansas City has an over/under record of 4-2-1, with their games averaging a combined 145.4 points per game so far. When looking at the Roos’ last three games, their over/under record is 1-2, with their games averaging 132 points per game.

In their recent game, the Roos’ offense concluded with 74 points, consistent with their ongoing season average of 71.7 points per contest. Jamar Brown was the leading scorer for the Roos, putting up 19 points. In addition, Cameron Faas contributed 16 points.

So far, the Roos’ defense is ranked 98th in the country at 68.6 points per contest. In their previous game vs. Southeast Missouri State, the Redhawks finished with a field goal percentage of 46% and a total of 44 points vs. Kansas City.

Can the Lions Secure a Win at Home?

Lindenwood comes into today’s game with a 3-5 record, having just lost to Idaho State (76-70). In their previous five home games, including those from last year, Lindenwood has a 3-2 record. Lindenwood is sitting below .500 against the spread with a current record of 3-4. In their last five games, the team has gone 3-2 vs. the spread.

Lindenwood’s games have, on average, featured 139.6 points per game leading to an over/under record of 3-4-0. Their average over/under line is currently 139.3 points so far. In the Lions’ last five games, the combined scoring average stands at 138 points per game, accompanied by an over/under record of 2-3.

The Lindenwood offense is coming off a game where they scored 70 points against Idaho State. They posted a field goal percentage of 47.2% and connected on 3 threes. The team’s scoring leader is Keenon Cole, who holds an average of 16.5 as they head into today’s matchup. Additionally, Darius Beane is averaging 13.1 points per game this season.

At present, the Lions’ defense is nationally ranked 181st, allowing 74.1 points per game. On average, opposing teams are hitting 6.1 threes per game vs. Kansas City. This has come on three-point shooting percentage of 28.4%.