Sean's **6 IN A ROW?** CBB MONDAY SLAM DUNK
- Handicapper
- Sean Murphy
- League
- NCAAB
- Competition
- UMKC vs Jacksonville
- Release Date
- 11/09/2026 07:57 AM
- Event Date
- 11/09/2026 07:00 PM
- Bet Type
- Point Spread
- Pick
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Umkc +6 (-115)
(BetOnline)
- Outcome
- Loss
- Analysis
- My selection is on UMKC plus the points over Jacksonville at 7 pm et on Monday.
Both of these teams enter this game sporting 1-1 records and while Jacksonville comes off a game against national title contender Florida, Kansas City has actually faced the tougher schedule so far, going up against Creighton and Southern Illinois. Jacksonville's season-opener was a layup against little-known Trinity-Jacksonville. The Dolphins predictably rolled to a 105-61 win as they shot the lights out (44-of-74) in that game. I did find it a little concerning that they afforded their overmatched opponents 60 field goal attempts including 30 from beyond the arc in that contest. Their 88-57 loss to Florida could have been much worse had the Gators found their shooting legs. Florida never really stepped on the gas in that contest but still put up just shy of 90 points in a 30+ point rout. Kansas City appears to be in midseason form offensively, knocking down 25 and 33 field goals despite getting off just 52 and 57 attempts, respectively, in its first two games. The Kangaroos did a nice job of holding Creighton in check (24-of-59 shooting) before yielding 33-of-66 from the field against SIU. The 'Roos have held both of their opponents to single-digits in terms of made three-pointers and I think they can effectively limit the Dolphins opportunities from long range as well. Of note, in UMKC's season-opening loss but ATS cover at Creighton the difference was essentially at the free throw line as the Blue Jays got there 23 times compared to the 'Roos seven. Look for Kansas City to take this one down to the wire at the very least. Take UMKC (8*).
