The Murray State Racers (5-4) welcome the Kennesaw State Owls (1-8) to CFSB Center. The Owls look to snap a six-game road losing streak. The game gets underway at 8 p.m. ET on Monday, December 16, 2019.
Kennesaw State Owls vs. Murray State Racers ATS Odds
Both teams easily got past their last opponent. The Racers defeated the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders 85-52, while the Owls beat the Gardner-Webb Runnin’ Bulldogs 85-61.
Kennesaw State played a flawless game. They had a solid effective field goal percentage of 0.574 (above their season average of 0.374) and a free throw rate of 0.246 (matching their season average). For those same stats, Gardner-Webb put up marks of 0.410 and 0.180, respectively. Murray State, meanwhile, dominated nearly every stat category in their game. They had a free throw rate of 0.286 (below their season average of 0.304) and an effective field goal percentage of 0.616 (above their season average of 0.511). Middle Tennessee was 0.155 and 0.371, respectively, for those same stats. Murray State rallied around KJ Williams, who contributed 22 points and nine rebounds. Tyler Hooker played well for Kennesaw State, finishing with 27 points, seven assists and six rebounds.
Murray State figures to have the advantage on the offensive side of the ball. The Racers rank 97th in effective field goal percentage (0.550), while Kennesaw State ranks 327th in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.534) dating back to the 2018-19 season.
Kennesaw State Owls vs. Murray State Racers ATS Pick
Free College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Murray State, ATS Winner – Murray State, O/U – Over
Betting Notes (2018-Present):
- Murray State ranks 85th in assists per game (17.1) while Kennesaw State ranks 244th (10.8).
- The Racers average 4.3 blocks per game, which ranks 98th in the NCAA. The Owls rank 162nd in blocks allowed per game (4.1).
- Murray State ranks 271st in three pointers attempted per game (20.9) while Kennesaw State ranks 273rd (14.3).
- The Racers rank sixth in rebounds allowed per game (33.5) while the Owls rank 144th (37.6).
- Murray State ranks 33rd in steals allowed per game (5.9) while Kennesaw State ranks 124th (7.1).
