The Stetson Hatters (4-19, 0-8 Asun) and the Kennesaw State Owls (4-18, 1-6 Asun) face off at Edmunds Center. The Hatters will try to put an end to their eight-game losing streak. Action begins at 4 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 2, 2019.
Kennesaw State Owls at Stetson Hatters ATS Odds
In their last game, the Hatters fell to the Jacksonville Dolphins, 72-57, while the Owls defeated the North Florida Ospreys, 81-64.
The Owls had a turnover percentage of 11.1 (better than their season average of 17.2) and had an effective field goal percentage of 0.486 (above their season average of 0.402). Stetson, meanwhile, forced Jacksonville into a turnover percentage of 23.5 (above their season average of 17.5). Stetson’s Abayomi Iyiola had a good game, contributing six points and six rebounds. Kennesaw State was lifted by Bryson Lockley, who finished with 17 points, 12 rebounds and five assists.
This series was highly contested last year. Each won one of the two games played against each other last season. In the most recent matchup, the Hatters won 86-74. Stetson’s rebounding was their largest strength. The Hatters had more offensive rebounds (13 vs. seven) and total rebounds (30 vs. 24). This is the first time these teams will battle this year.
Stetson may have difficulty getting to the foul line in this matchup. The Hatters rank 314th in the nation with a free throw attempt (FTA) rate of 0.186, while Kennesaw State ranks 76th in FTA rate allowed (0.202).
Kennesaw State vs. Stetson ATS Pick
Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Stetson, ATS Winner – Stetson, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Kennesaw State averages 36.7 rebounds per game, which ranks 104th in the nation. Stetson ranks 274th in rebounds allowed per game (40.0).
- The Hatters rank 139th in assists per game (13.5) while the Owls rank 232nd (11.2).
- Stetson ranks 112th in blocks per game (3.2) while Kennesaw State ranks 136th in blocks allowed per game (3.9).
- The Hatters rank 152nd in three pointers attempted per game (22.3) while the Owls rank 294th (13.3).
- Stetson ranks 62nd in steals per game (7.3) while Kennesaw State ranks 181st in steals allowed per game (7.6).
Bettings Trends:
- The Owls’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 10.2, down from 13.3 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Hatters have scored an average of 61.6 points per game (7.1 below their season average) and allowed an average of 78.4 points per game (1.9 below their season average).
