Lipscomb Bisons vs. Kennesaw State Owls ATS Prediction 02/16/19

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A five-game road winning streak hangs in the balance for the Lipscomb Bisons (20-5, 11-1 Asun) when they meet the Kennesaw State Owls (5-21, 2-9 Asun) at KSU Convocation Center. Action begins at 4:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 16, 2019.

Lipscomb Bisons vs. Kennesaw State Owls Betting Odds

Both teams were beaten in their last matchup. The Owls got blown out by the North Florida Ospreys, 80-57, while the Bisons lost to the Liberty Flames, 74-66.

Lipscomb held Liberty to an offensive rebounding percentage of 20.0 (below their season average of 26.9) while Kennesaw State did a great job of making free throws (10-12; 83.3 percent). Tyler Hooker had a good outing for Kennesaw State, finishing with 14 points, six rebounds and six assists. Rob Marberry played a key role for Lipscomb with 22 points.

In their first matchup this season, Garrison Mathews led the Bisons to an 86-57 victory. He was the game’s leading scorer with 25 points. The Bisons’ offensive rebounding percentage was their largest strength over the Owls. Lipscomb had a rate of 22.9, while Kennesaw State posted a mark of 10.5.

Kennesaw State might struggle to find the bottom of the net as they go head-to-head against one of the nation’s best defenses. Lipscomb ranks ninth in defensive efficiency, while the Owls rank 348th in offensive efficiency.

Lipscomb vs. Kennesaw State Odds Pick

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

Betting Notes:

  • Lipscomb ranks seventh in assists per game (17.7) while Kennesaw State ranks 234th (11.2).
  • The Bisons average 7.8 steals per game, which ranks 40th in the NCAA. The Owls rank 180th in steals allowed per game (7.3).
  • Kennesaw State averages 3.2 blocks per game, which is ranked 121st in the country. Lipscomb ranks 151st in blocks allowed per game (3.9).
  • The Bisons average 37.8 rebounds per game, which ranks 56th in the NCAA. The Owls rank 259th in rebounds allowed per game (38.3).
  • Lipscomb ranks 120th in three pointers attempted per game (23.2) while Kennesaw State ranks 303rd (13.4).

Bettings Trends:

  • During their last five games, the Bisons have scored an average of 85.0 points per game (0.0 below their season average) and allowed an average of 69.0 points per game (0.1 above their season average).
  • The Owls’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 6.2, down from 13.1 for the season.