Kennesaw State Owls vs. Iowa Hawkeyes ATS Prediction 12/29/19

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The 25th-ranked Iowa Hawkeyes (9-3) welcome the Kennesaw State Owls (1-11) to Carver-Hawkeye Arena. The Hawkeyes will attempt to continue their five-game home winning streak, while the Owls look to put an end to their eight-game road losing streak. Action begins at 4 p.m. ET on Sunday, December 29, 2019, and can be seen on ESPNU.

Kennesaw State Owls vs. Iowa Hawkeyes Betting Odds

In their last game, the Hawkeyes defeated the Cincinnati Bearcats, 77-70, while the Owls lost to the Wofford Terriers, 83-70.

Iowa dominated nearly every stat category in the game. They had a phenomenal free throw rate of 0.400 (above their season average of 0.265) and an offensive rebounding percentage of 32.3 (below their season average of 33.5). For those same stats, Cincinnati was 0.194 and 20.8, respectively. Kennesaw State, meanwhile, did a fantastic job of making free throws (18-23; 78.3 percent). Iowa received a boost from Luka Garza, who recorded 12 points, 13 rebounds and five blocks. Meanwhile, Bryson Lockley played well for Kennesaw State, recording 17 points.

Iowa could dominate on the offensive side of the ball as their high-octane offense goes up against one of the nation’s worst defenses. The Hawkeyes currently rank 29th in offensive efficiency, while Kennesaw State ranks 330th in defensive efficiency.

Kennesaw State Owls at Iowa Hawkeyes Betting Pick

Basketball Tip: SU Winner – Iowa, ATS Winner – Kennesaw State, O/U – Over

Betting Notes:

  • Iowa ranks 12th in assists per game (17.3) while Kennesaw State ranks 216th (8.3).
  • The Hawkeyes average 3.1 blocks per game, which ranks 106th in the nation. The Owls rank 126th in blocks allowed per game (4.5).
  • The Hawkeyes rank 102nd in three pointers attempted per game (23.1) while the Owls rank 247th (16.6).
  • Iowa ranks 68th in rebounds per game (38.4) while Kennesaw State ranks 182nd in rebounds allowed per game (36.5).

Bettings Trends:

  • During their last five games, the Owls have scored an average of 63.6 points per game (11.1 above their season average) and allowed an average of 77.0 points per game (6.7 above their season average).
  • The Hawkeyes’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 9.0, down from 9.3 for the season.