North Dakota State Bison vs UMKC Kangaroos predictions, Feb 21, 2026

Yuriy Borshchenko

7 months ago

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On February 21, 2026, the North Dakota State Bison will host the UMKC Kangaroos in what promises to be an interesting NCAA College Basketball matchup. The Bison are entering this game with impressive momentum, having secured victories in 4 of their last 5 games. Their recent form showcases a strong offensive strategy, characterized by effective ball movement and high shooting accuracy. The team has demonstrated resilience and depth, making them a formidable opponent at home.

Conversely, the Kangaroos find themselves in a challenging position, having lost all of their last 5 matches. Struggling to find their rhythm, UMKC will need to quickly address defensive lapses and improve their scoring consistency if they hope to compete. Their inability to secure a win recently indicates potential vulnerabilities that the Bison could exploit.

Bookmakers reflect the anticipated disparity in form, with odds favoring the Bison heavily at 1.02 compared to 12.13 for the Kangaroos. The predicted final score of 83-63 illustrates the expectation of a strong performance from North Dakota State. As the game approaches, both teams will look to test their strategies, making outcomes uncertain but certainly engaging for fans and bettors alike.

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North Dakota State
92.2%

UMKC
7.8%

Prediction (the most likely score): 83:63

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Betting Odds

	1	X	2
	1.02		11
	1.01		11
	1.03		12.5

Latest Results

18.02.26 South Dakota State Jackrabbits basketball – North Dakota State Bison basketball – 66:74
14.02.26 North Dakota Fighting Hawks basketball – North Dakota State Bison basketball – 66:83
07.02.26 North Dakota State Bison basketball – Omaha Mavericks basketball – 92:84
05.02.26 North Dakota State Bison basketball – Denver Pioneers basketball – 71:78
31.01.26 South Dakota Coyotes basketball – North Dakota State Bison basketball – 84:89 OT

19.02.26 North Dakota Fighting Hawks basketball – UMKC Kangaroos basketball – 85:70
14.02.26 UMKC Kangaroos basketball – St. Thomas Minnesota Tommies basketball – 64:104
12.02.26 Oral Roberts Golden Eagles basketball – UMKC Kangaroos basketball – 69:60
04.02.26 UMKC Kangaroos basketball – South Dakota Coyotes basketball – 75:82 OT
01.02.26 St. Thomas Minnesota Tommies basketball – UMKC Kangaroos basketball – 99:64

Facts

In the last 5 head-to-head matches, North Dakota State won 5.

North Dakota State is undoubtedly in great shape (last 5 games: 4 wins).

UMKC is on a losing streak (in the last 5 games, wins – 0).

In this match, North Dakota State is the undeniable favorite.

In the last 16 head-to-head matches, North Dakota State won 11 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 5 matches, and goals 1098:988. (average 68.6:61.8).

Including home matches between the teams, North Dakota State won 5 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 2 matches, and goals 506:459. (average 72.3:65.6).

Latest Head To Head

08.01.26 UMKC Kangaroos basketball – North Dakota State Bison basketball – 73:97
06.02.25 UMKC Kangaroos basketball – North Dakota State Bison basketball – 72:78
16.01.25 North Dakota State Bison basketball – UMKC Kangaroos basketball – 71:64
08.02.24 North Dakota State Bison basketball – UMKC Kangaroos basketball – 82:78 OT
11.01.24 UMKC Kangaroos basketball – North Dakota State Bison basketball – 86:90 OT

Standings

NCAA College Basketball Outrights

1. Michigan Wolverines: 4.25 (17.74%)

2. Arizona Wildcats: 6 (12.57%)

3. Duke Blue Devils: 7.5 (10.05%)

4. Houston Cougars: 8 (9.42%)

5. Iowa State: 13 (5.8%)

6. Florida Gators: 14 (5.39%)

7. Illinois Fighting Illini: 14 (5.39%)

8. Connecticut Huskies: 17 (4.44%)

9. Kansas Jayhawks: 21 (3.59%)

10. Purdue Boilermakers: 26 (2.9%)

11. Gonzaga Bulldogs: 41 (1.84%)

12. Michigan State: 51 (1.48%)

13. Arkansas Razorbacks: 51 (1.48%)

14. Tennessee Volunteers: 67 (1.13%)

15. Nebraska Cornhuskers: 67 (1.13%)

16. Louisville: 67 (1.13%)

17. Vanderbilt Commodores: 67 (1.13%)

18. Alabama Crimson Tide: 67 (1.13%)

19. St. Johns Red Storm: 67 (1.13%)

20. Virginia Cavaliers: 81 (0.93%)

21. North Carolina: 101 (0.75%)

22. Wisconsin Badgers: 126 (0.6%)

23. Clemson: 126 (0.6%)

24. Brigham Young: 126 (0.6%)

25. Kentucky Wildcats: 126 (0.6%)

26. Iowa Hawkeyes: 151 (0.5%)

27. St. Louis Billikens: 151 (0.5%)

28. NC State: 151 (0.5%)

29. Texas Tech: 201 (0.38%)

30. UCF Knights: 201 (0.38%)

31. Texas A&M: 201 (0.38%)

32. Villanova Wildcats: 251 (0.3%)

33. Indiana Hoosiers: 251 (0.3%)

34. SMU Mustangs: 251 (0.3%)

35. Auburn Tigers: 251 (0.3%)

36. Miami (FL): 251 (0.3%)

37. Texas Longhorns: 251 (0.3%)

38. UCLA: 251 (0.3%)

39. Ohio State Buckeyes: 351 (0.21%)

40. Georgia Bulldogs: 351 (0.21%)

41. USC Trojans: 351 (0.21%)

42. Virginia Tech: 501 (0.15%)

43. Baylor Bears: 501 (0.15%)

44. Seton Hall Pirates: 501 (0.15%)

45. New Mexico: 501 (0.15%)

46. San Diego State: 501 (0.15%)

47. Oklahoma State: 501 (0.15%)

48. Missouri Tigers: 751 (0.1%)

49. Santa Clara: 751 (0.1%)

50. Miami (Ohio): 751 (0.1%)

51. California Golden Bears: 1001 (0.08%)

52. TCU: 1001 (0.08%)

53. West Virginia: 1001 (0.08%)

54. Syracuse Orange: 1001 (0.08%)

55. Creighton: 1001 (0.08%)

56. Oklahoma Sooners: 1001 (0.08%)

57. Stanford Cardinal: 1001 (0.08%)

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