The Kennesaw State Owls (1-1) will travel to the Pete Hanna Center to go head-to-head with the Samford Bulldogs (2-0). Action begins at 7:30 p.m. ET on Monday, November 12, 2018.
Kennesaw State Owls at Samford Bulldogs ATS Odds
In their last matchup, the Bulldogs won big over the Jacksonville State Gamecocks, 92-72, while the Owls lost to the 12th-ranked Kansas State Wildcats, 56-41.
The Bulldogs had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.647 vs. 0.421) and had a better free throw rate (0.510 vs. 0.421). Kennesaw State, on the other hand, had a better effective field goal percentage (0.365 vs. 0.425). Samford received a boost from Josh Sharkey, who put up 22 points, 10 assists and eight steals. Kyle Clarke, meanwhile fueled Kennesaw State with eight points and five rebounds.
The Owls won the lone game between these two teams last year, 71-66. One of Kennesaw State’s biggest strengths was their ability to convert at the free throw line. They were 12-15 (80.0 percent), while the Bulldogs were just 2-4 (50.0 percent).
From an effective field goal percentage perspective, Samford figures to have a substantial advantage. Since the 2017-18 season, the Bulldogs offense ranks 25th in that metric at 0.556, while the Kennesaw State defense ranks 291st in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.529).
Kennesaw State Owls vs. Samford Bulldogs Odds Pick
Basketball Tip: SU Winner – Samford, ATS Winner – Samford, O/U – Under
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
- Kennesaw State ranks 78th in three pointers allowed per game (20.3) while Samford ranks 311th (26.9).
- The Owls rank 273rd in rebounds per game (33.2) while the Bulldogs rank 314th (30.9).
- Samford ranks 46th in blocks allowed per game (2.7) while Kennesaw State ranks 60th (2.8).
- The Bulldogs rank 21st in assists per game (16.5) while the Owls rank 244th in assists allowed per game (14.6).
- Kennesaw State ranks 46th in steals per game (7.4) while Samford ranks 222nd in steals allowed per game (6.9).
