North Florida Ospreys at Kennesaw State Owls ATS Prediction 01/30/19

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The Kennesaw State Owls (3-18, 0-6 Asun) welcome the North Florida Ospreys (9-14, 3-5 Asun) to KSU Convocation Center. The Owls will attempt to put an end to their eight-game losing streak. The game begins at 7 p.m. ET on Wednesday, January 30, 2019.

North Florida Ospreys at Kennesaw State Owls ATS Odds

Both teams fell in their last matchup. The Owls fell to the North Alabama Lions, 76-71, while the Ospreys were defeated by the FGCU Eagles, 88-80.

North Florida had a better turnover percentage (15.2 vs. 16.3) while Kennesaw State had an offensive rebounding percentage of 40.9 (above their season average of 27.8). Kennesaw State received a boost from Tyler Hooker, who had 33 points, seven rebounds and five assists. Wajid Aminu had a good game for North Florida, putting up 25 points and five rebounds.

This was a highly contested series last year. Each won one of the two games played against each other last season. The Owls won the last contest 89-81. Kennesaw State won the rebounding battle. The Owls had 19 offensive rebounds and 45 total rebounds, while the Ospreys had six and 34, respectively. This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.

This contest should be a battle of opposite paces. North Florida prefers to play up-tempo (29th in possessions per game), while Kennesaw State is slower-paced (139th in possessions per game).

North Florida Ospreys at Kennesaw State Owls Free Pick

Pick: SU Winner – Kennesaw State, ATS Winner – Kennesaw State, O/U – Under

Betting Notes:

  • North Florida ranks 27th in three pointers attempted per game (27.4) while Kennesaw State ranks 291st (13.1).
  • The Ospreys rank 22nd in blocks per game (4.9) while the Owls rank 148th in blocks allowed per game (4.0).
  • North Florida ranks 104th in steals per game (6.6) while Kennesaw State ranks 186th in steals allowed per game (7.7).
  • The Ospreys rank 33rd in assists per game (15.9) while the Owls rank 240th (10.8).
  • North Florida averages 37.8 rebounds per game, which ranks 70th in the nation. Kennesaw State ranks 240th in rebounds allowed per game (37.6).

Bettings Trends:

  • During their last five games, the Owls have scored an average of 59.6 points per game (1.5 below their season average) and allowed an average of 77.2 points per game (1.3 above their season average).
  • The Ospreys’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 2.6, up from 2.1 for the season.