Saturday's contest at Municipal Auditorium has the Kansas Jayhawks (1-1) squaring off against the UMKC Kangaroos (1-2) at 4:15 PM ET (on November 18). Our computer prediction projects a lopsided 88-53 win as our model heavily favors Kansas.

In their most recent game on Monday, the Jayhawks suffered a 91-85 loss to Penn State.

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Kansas vs. UMKC Game Info

  • When: Saturday, November 18, 2023 at 4:15 PM ET
  • Where: Municipal Auditorium in Kansas City, Missouri

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Kansas vs. UMKC Score Prediction

  • Prediction: Kansas 88, UMKC 53

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Kansas Performance Insights (2022-23)

  • The Jayhawks put up 72.6 points per game (50th in college basketball) last season while giving up 62.4 per contest (118th in college basketball). They had a +366 scoring differential and outscored opponents by 10.2 points per game.
  • With 71.4 points per game in Big 12 matchups, Kansas put up 1.2 fewer points per game in conference games compared to its season average (72.6 PPG).
  • The Jayhawks averaged 75.1 points per game in home games last year, compared to 69.3 points per game on the road, a difference of 5.8 points per contest.
  • Kansas surrendered 61 points per game last season when playing at home, which was 5.6 fewer points than it allowed in away games (66.6).

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