The Kennesaw State Owls (3-17, 0-5 Asun) head to Flowers Hall to square off with the North Alabama Lions (7-14, 4-2 Asun). The Owls will try to snap their seven-game losing streak. The game begins at 7 p.m. ET on Thursday, January 24, 2019.
Kennesaw State Owls at North Alabama Lions Betting Odds
Both teams got blown out in their last game. The Lions fell to the Liberty Flames, 72-47, while the Owls were defeated by the Lipscomb Bisons, 86-57.
Kennesaw State had a free throw rate of 0.273 (above their season average of 0.222) while North Alabama forced Liberty into a turnover percentage of 19.0 (above their season average of 15.3). North Alabama rallied around Christian Agnew, who finished with 13 points. Tyler Hooker, meanwhile played a pivotal role for Kennesaw State with 18 points and five rebounds.
North Alabama could have difficulty getting to the foul line in this matchup. The Lions rank 256th in the nation with a free throw attempt (FTA) rate of 0.212, while Kennesaw State ranks 61st in FTA rate allowed (0.192).
Kennesaw State Owls vs. North Alabama Lions Free Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – North Alabama, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- North Alabama ranks 57th in three pointers attempted per game (25.6) while Kennesaw State ranks 286th (12.7).
- The Owls rank 245th in assists per game (10.8) while the Lions rank 254th (10.2).
- The Owls rank 129th in rebounds per game (35.9) while the Lions rank 243rd in rebounds allowed per game (38.2).
- North Alabama ranks 125th in steals per game (6.1) while Kennesaw State ranks 176th in steals allowed per game (7.7).
Bettings Trends:
- The Owls’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 20.6, up from 15.3 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Lions have scored an average of 64.6 points per game (0.4 below their season average) and allowed an average of 66.6 points per game (6.4 below their season average).
