The Denver Pioneers (9-13, 2-5 Summit League) are favored (by 3.5 points) to break a four-game road losing streak when they visit the UMKC Roos (4-17, 1-6 Summit League) on Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 8 p.m. ET. The over/under for the matchup is set at 163.5.
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Denver Cover -3.5 vs UMKC -111
Denver vs. UMKC betting lines
- Denver moneyline odds to win: -179
- UMKC moneyline odds to win: +148
- Spread: Denver (-3.5)
- Total: 163.5
Denver statistics, trends and more
As the away team
- Denver has done a better job covering the spread on the road (8-3-1) than it has in home games (3-4-0).
- The Pioneers have hit the over on the over/under in a lower percentage of games at home (85.7%) than road games (91.7%).
- As a moneyline favorite, Denver has taken three of six games when playing at home, good for a .500 winning percentage. It has won zero of one game on the road (.000) as a moneyline favorite.
Recent trends
- In their last 10 games, the Pioneers have been racking up 88.7 points per contest, an average that’s a little higher than the 84.0 they’ve scored over the course of the 2025-26 season.
- Denver’s defense has been more porous as of late, as the team has given up 85.9 points per game during its past 10 compared to the 85.3 points per game its opponents average this season.
- The Pioneers are trending up from deep during their last 10 outings, making 9.3 threes per game and shooting 41.2% from long range compared to their season-long averages of 9.0 makes and 38.9% from distance in the 2025-26 season.
Denver betting records this season
- ATS Record: 11-7-1 (Home: 3-4-0; Away: 8-3-1)
- ATS Record When Favored by 3.5+: 2-3-0 (As Favorite: 3-4-0; As Underdog: 8-3-1)
- O-U-P: 17-2-0 (Home: 6-1-0; Away: 11-1-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 3-4 (Home: 3-3; Away: 0-1)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 3-9 (Home: 0-1; Away: 3-8)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 48.6 (39th in nation) | 49.7 (359th) | 30.3 (285th) | 31.0 (179th) | 11.7 (327th) | 10.0 (62nd) |
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UMKC statistics, trends and more
As the home team
- Against the spread, UMKC has had better results away (4-8-0) than at home (1-5-0).
- Looking at the over/under, Roos games have finished over less frequently at home (three of six, 50%) than on the road (seven of 12, 58.3%).
- The Roos, when moneyline underdogs, have won a lower percentage of games at home (0-5) than away (1-10) this year.
Recent trends
- While the Roos are scoring 71.7 points per game in 2025-26, they have improved that mark over their previous 10 games, tallying 74.1 a contest.
- UMKC is ceding 85.5 points per game in its last 10 games, which is 2.4 more points than it is allowing for the season (83.1).
- Over their previous 10 games, the Roos are making 8.4 treys per game, 1.6 more than their season average (6.8). They also sport a better three-point percentage over their last 10 contests (36.5%) compared to their season average (32.0%).
UMKC betting records this season
- ATS Record: 5-13-0 (Home: 1-5-0; Away: 4-8-0)
- ATS Record When Underdog by 3.5+: 5-12-0 (As Favorite: 0-1-0; As Underdog: 5-12-0)
- O-U-P: 10-8-0 (Home: 3-3-0; Away: 7-5-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 0-1 (Home: 0-1; Away: 0-0)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 1-15 (Home: 0-5; Away: 1-10)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 42.6 (309th in nation) | 48.6 (352nd) | 30.6 (275th) | 35.0 (342nd) | 12.2 (310th) | 13.4 (338th) |
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