The winless Kennesaw State Owls (0-7) welcome the FIU Panthers (6-3) to KSU Convocation Center. The game begins at 1 p.m. ET on Saturday, December 7, 2019.
FIU Panthers at Kennesaw State Owls Betting Odds
In their last game, the Owls lost big to the UNCG Spartans, 72-54, while the Panthers dismantled the FGCU Eagles, 71-53.
FIU dominated nearly every facet of the game. They had a turnover percentage of 15.8 (better than their season average of 19.8) and an effective field goal percentage of 0.455 (below their season average of 0.586). FGCU was 23.7 and 0.316, respectively, for those same stats. Kennesaw State, meanwhile, had a free throw rate of 0.553 (above their season average of 0.215). Kennesaw State’s Terrell Burden had a good outing, finishing with 14 points. FIU, meanwhile, was led by Osasumwen Osaghae, who finished with 14 points and 11 rebounds.
Kennesaw State might struggle to score as they face off against one of the NCAA’s best defenses. FIU ranks 11th in defensive efficiency, while the Owls rank 350th in offensive efficiency since last season.
FIU at Kennesaw State Odds Pick
Pick: SU Winner – FIU, ATS Winner – FIU, O/U – Over
Betting Notes (2018-Present):
- FIU ranks 18th in three pointers attempted per game (27.3) while Kennesaw State ranks 318th (13.9).
- The Panthers rank first in blocks per game (5.1) while the Owls rank 214th in blocks allowed per game (4.1).
- FIU averages 36.1 rebounds per game, which ranks 93rd in the NCAA. Kennesaw State ranks 275th in rebounds allowed per game (37.7).
- The Panthers rank ninth in assists per game (15.0) while the Owls rank 290th in assists allowed per game (15.8).
- FIU ranks second in steals per game (10.6) while Kennesaw State ranks 235th in steals allowed per game (7.3).