Kennesaw State Owls vs. Belmont Bruins Betting Prediction 12/18/19

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The Belmont Bruins (7-3) welcome the Kennesaw State Owls (1-9) to Curb Event Center. The Owls can put an end to a seven-game road losing streak. Action begins at 7:30 p.m. ET on Wednesday, December 18, 2019.

Kennesaw State Owls vs. Belmont Bruins Betting Odds

In their last contest, the Bruins dismantled the Carson-Newman Eagles, 105-56, while the Owls were blown out by the Murray State Racers, 74-38.

The Bruins had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.676 vs. 0.333) and had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (38.7 vs. 21.2). Kennesaw State, on the other hand, had a free throw rate of 0.311 (above their season average of 0.259). Mitch Listau played well for Belmont, finishing with 11 points and eight assists. Kennesaw State was lifted by Ugo Obineke, who finished with 13 points.

The Bruins won the only game between these two teams last year, 91-53. Belmont’s rebounding was their largest strength. The Bruins had more offensive rebounds (13 vs. 8), defensive rebounds (40 vs. 27) and total rebounds (53 vs. 35). This is the first time these teams will meet this year.

The productive offense of Belmont (12th in the NCAA with an offensive efficiency of 110.2) will go head-to-head against the porous defense of Kennesaw State (314th in the NCAA with a defensive efficiency of 107.3). The Bruins figure to have the advantage on that side of the ball.

Kennesaw State vs. Belmont Pick

Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Belmont, ATS Winner – Kennesaw State, O/U – Under

Betting Notes:

  • Belmont ranks 21st in three pointers attempted per game (28.8) while Kennesaw State ranks 269th (16.2).
  • The Bruins rank 66th in blocks per game (4.2) while the Owls rank 161st in blocks allowed per game (5.0).
  • Belmont ranks 105th in steals per game (7.3) while Kennesaw State ranks 128th in steals allowed per game (6.9).
  • The Bruins rank second in assists per game (19.3) while the Owls rank 243rd (8.3).
  • Belmont ranks 51st in rebounds per game (40.1) while Kennesaw State ranks 171st in rebounds allowed per game (36.3).

Bettings Trends:

  • The Owls’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 11.4, down from 16.4 for the season.
  • During their last five games, the Bruins have scored an average of 78.6 points per game (3.7 below their season average) and allowed an average of 67.4 points per game (0.8 below their season average).