UMKC Kangaroos vs North Dakota State Bison predictions, Jan 08, 2026

NCAA College Basketball, on Thursday,

UMKC

North Dakota State

Score, Highlights

Short Preview

In an upcoming NCAA College Basketball matchup on January 8th, the UMKC Kangaroos will face off against the North Dakota State Bison at home. Both teams have had varying degrees of success in their recent form, with the Kangaroos winning one of their last five matches and the Bison winning three of their last five.

The UMKC Kangaroos will be looking to improve upon their recent run of results and secure a victory on their home court. They will need to make the most of their tactical strengths and capitalize on scoring opportunities to overcome the visiting Bison.

On the other hand, the North Dakota State Bison will be aiming to continue their winning streak and maintain their momentum. With a higher success rate in their recent matches, the Bison will be confident in their ability to secure a positive result on the road.

With bookmakers giving odds of 3.99 for the home team and 1.18 for the away team, this matchup is expected to be a close one. Both teams have the potential to come out on top, so it will be interesting to see how the game unfolds.

This preview is generated with the Welcome.Bet AI Insights Engine, combining form data, betting odds, and semantic SEO optimization to deliver relevant match analysis for fans and bettors alike from 2026-01-07T21:52:02+00:00.

UMKC
19.3%
North Dakota State
80.7%

Prediction (the most likely score): 67:77

!!!!! Information about video stream is absent for now

Betting Odds

1 X 2
betsson 4.7 1.16
WilliamHill 4.8 1.18
Pinnacle 4.03 1.19
Best for US Customers 6 1.14

Latest Results

03.01.26 Omaha Mavericks basketball – UMKC Kangaroos basketball – 66:73
31.12.25 Denver Pioneers basketball – UMKC Kangaroos basketball – 87:74
18.12.25 Oklahoma State Cowboys basketball – UMKC Kangaroos basketball – 91:79
16.12.25 Oklahoma Sooners basketball – UMKC Kangaroos basketball – 89:67
10.12.25 UMKC Kangaroos basketball – Weber State Wildcats basketball – 60:64
03.01.26 North Dakota State Bison basketball – Oral Roberts Golden Eagles basketball – 79:77 OT
31.12.25 North Dakota State Bison basketball – South Dakota Coyotes basketball – 84:61
22.12.25 UTEP Miners basketball – North Dakota State Bison basketball – 76:66
21.12.25 North Dakota State Bison basketball – UC Irvine Anteaters basketball – 73:74
13.12.25 Drake Bulldogs basketball – North Dakota State Bison basketball – 94:99

Facts

  • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, UMKC won 0.
  • UMKC is going through a rough patch (last 5 games: 1 wins).
  • In recent matches, North Dakota State has shown inconsistent performance (in the last 5 games, wins – 3).
  • Recently, UMKC has had a series of away games.
  • In this match, North Dakota State is the undisputed favorite.
  • In the last 15 head-to-head matches, UMKC won 5 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 10 matches, and goals 915:1001. (average 61:66.7).
  • Including home matches between the teams, UMKC won 3 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 5 matches, and goals 456:495. (average 57:61.9).

    Latest Head To Head

    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
    16.02.23 UMKC Kangaroos basketball – North Dakota State Bison basketball – 58:69

    Standings

    NCAA College Basketball Outrights

    1. Michigan Wolverines: 4 (17.92%)

    2. Arizona Wildcats: 7 (10.24%)

    3. Connecticut Huskies: 10.5 (6.83%)

    4. Iowa State: 12 (5.97%)

    5. Purdue Boilermakers: 13 (5.52%)

    6. Duke Blue Devils: 16 (4.48%)

    7. Gonzaga Bulldogs: 16 (4.48%)

    8. Houston Cougars: 16 (4.48%)

    9. Michigan State: 21 (3.41%)

    10. Illinois Fighting Illini: 26 (2.76%)

    11. Texas Tech: 31 (2.31%)

    12. Florida Gators: 31 (2.31%)

    13. Vanderbilt Commodores: 31 (2.31%)

    14. Brigham Young: 31 (2.31%)

    15. Louisville: 34 (2.11%)

    16. Alabama Crimson Tide: 36 (1.99%)

    17. Kansas Jayhawks: 41 (1.75%)

    18. Tennessee Volunteers: 51 (1.41%)

    19. Nebraska Cornhuskers: 51 (1.41%)

    20. Arkansas Razorbacks: 51 (1.41%)

    21. North Carolina: 51 (1.41%)

    22. Kentucky Wildcats: 61 (1.18%)

    23. Baylor Bears: 101 (0.71%)

    24. Virginia Cavaliers: 101 (0.71%)

    25. Clemson: 126 (0.57%)

    26. St. Johns Red Storm: 126 (0.57%)

    27. TCU: 151 (0.47%)

    28. Iowa Hawkeyes: 151 (0.47%)

    29. Auburn Tigers: 151 (0.47%)

    30. UCLA: 151 (0.47%)

    31. Villanova Wildcats: 201 (0.36%)

    32. Indiana Hoosiers: 201 (0.36%)

    33. Missouri Tigers: 201 (0.36%)

    34. Georgia Bulldogs: 201 (0.36%)

    35. NC State: 201 (0.36%)

    36. Virginia Tech: 251 (0.29%)

    37. UCF Knights: 251 (0.29%)

    38. Wisconsin Badgers: 251 (0.29%)

    39. SMU Mustangs: 251 (0.29%)

    40. Ohio State Buckeyes: 251 (0.29%)

    41. Miami (FL): 251 (0.29%)

    42. Oklahoma State: 251 (0.29%)

    43. USC Trojans: 351 (0.2%)

    44. Wake Forest: 501 (0.14%)

    45. Butler Bulldogs: 501 (0.14%)

    46. San Diego State: 501 (0.14%)

    47. Creighton: 501 (0.14%)

    48. Texas Longhorns: 501 (0.14%)

    49. Oklahoma Sooners: 501 (0.14%)

    50. Stanford Cardinal: 501 (0.14%)

    51. Texas A&M: 501 (0.14%)

    52. Oregon Ducks: 501 (0.14%)

    53. California Golden Bears: 751 (0.1%)

    54. Boise State: 751 (0.1%)

    55. LSU: 751 (0.1%)

    56. Ole Miss Rebels: 751 (0.1%)

    57. Memphis Tigers: 751 (0.1%)

    58. Kansas State: 751 (0.1%)

    59. Washington Huskies: 751 (0.1%)

    60. West Virginia: 751 (0.1%)

    61. New Mexico: 751 (0.1%)

    62. Cincinnati Bearcats: 751 (0.1%)

    63. Arizona State: 751 (0.1%)

    64. Maryland Terrapins: 1001 (0.07%)

    65. South Carolina Gamecocks: 1001 (0.07%)

    66. Marquette: 1001 (0.07%)

    67. Colorado State: 1001 (0.07%)

    68. Pittsburgh Panthers: 1001 (0.07%)

    69. Colorado: 1001 (0.07%)

    70. Utah Utes: 1001 (0.07%)

    71. Northwestern Wildcats: 1001 (0.07%)

    72. Notre Dame: 1001 (0.07%)

    73. Syracuse Orange: 1001 (0.07%)

    74. Xavier Musketeers: 1001 (0.07%)

    75. Mississippi St.: 1001 (0.07%)

    76. Georgia Tech: 1001 (0.07%)

    77. DePaul Blue Demons: 1001 (0.07%)

    78. Providence Friars: 1001 (0.07%)

    79. Minnesota Golden Gophers: 1001 (0.07%)

    80. Florida State: 1001 (0.07%)

    UMKC Kangaroos – North Dakota State Bison and other NCAA College Basketball events on our partner.

  • NCAA College Basketball

    Related Articles

    0 Comment