The Kennesaw State Owls (1-18, 0-6 Asun) and the Jacksonville Dolphins (9-12, 2-4 Asun) battle at KSU Convocation Center. The Owls look to snap their 10-game losing streak. Action gets underway at 4:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 25, 2020.
Jacksonville Dolphins vs. Kennesaw State Owls ATS Odds
In their last contest, the Owls were blown out by the North Alabama Lions, 78-58, while the Dolphins were victorious over the Lipscomb Bisons, 89-85.
Jacksonville dominated nearly every facet of the game. They had a solid effective field goal percentage of 0.590 (above their season average of 0.466) and an offensive rebounding percentage of 29.4 (above their season average of 28.3). For those same stats, Lipscomb recorded marks of 0.486 and 25.0, respectively. Kennesaw State, on the other hand, forced North Alabama into a turnover percentage of 25.9 (above their season average of 18.8). Kennesaw State was lifted by Tyler Hooker, who had 12 points and five rebounds. David Bell fueled Jacksonville with 10 points and 17 rebounds.
The Dolphins dominated this series last year, taking both games. In the most recent contest, Jacksonville won 82-73. Getting to the charity stripe was one of Jacksonville’s biggest advantages. They had 26 free throw attempts, while Kennesaw State had just six. This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.
Second-chance points might be scarce for Kennesaw State in this showdown. The Owls rank 208th in offensive rebounding percentage (28.0 percent), while Jacksonville ranks 54th in defensive rebounding percentage (75.3 percent). Furthermore, the Dolphins’ 52nd-ranked defense (effective field goal percentage allowed of 0.456) will battle against the Owls’ 350th-ranked offense (effective field goal percentage of 0.391).
Jacksonville Dolphins at Kennesaw State Owls ATS Pick
Free Prediction: SU Winner – Jacksonville, ATS Winner – Kennesaw State, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Jacksonville averages 39.0 rebounds per game, which ranks 51st in the country. Kennesaw State ranks 216th in rebounds allowed per game (37.6).
- The Dolphins rank 169th in three pointers attempted per game (21.5) while the Owls rank 280th (16.9).
- Jacksonville ranks 223rd in assists per game (11.0) while Kennesaw State ranks 253rd (8.1).
Bettings Trends:
- The Dolphins’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 1.8, up from 0.2 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Owls have scored an average of 56.8 points per game (3.1 above their season average) and allowed an average of 71.8 points per game (0.3 below their season average).
