Kennesaw State Owls vs. FGCU Eagles ATS Prediction 01/16/20

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The Kennesaw State Owls (1-15, 0-3 Asun) and the FGCU Eagles (5-14, 2-2 Asun) face off at Alico Arena. The Owls will attempt to put an end to their seven-game losing streak. The game is scheduled to start at 7 p.m. ET on Thursday, January 16, 2020.

Kennesaw State Owls at FGCU Eagles ATS Odds

In their last game, the Eagles defeated the Stetson Hatters, 66-62, while the Owls fell to the Lipscomb Bisons, 85-73.

The Eagles knocked down 18 of their 20 free throws (90.0 percent) and had a turnover percentage of 17.4 (better than their season average of 21.5). Kennesaw State, meanwhile, did a fantastic job of converting from the free throw line (12-16; 75.0 percent). FGCU’s Caleb Catto had a good game, recording 19 points and six rebounds. Kennesaw State rallied around Jamie Lewis, who recorded 24 points and eight rebounds.

The Eagles dominated this series last year, taking both games. In the last matchup, FGCU won 78-56. FGCU’s effective field goal percentage was its biggest advantage over Kennesaw State. The Eagles had a rate of 0.571 while the Owls posted a mark of 0.331. This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.

Kennesaw State at FGCU Free Pick

College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – FGCU, ATS Winner – FGCU, O/U – Under

Betting Notes:

  • FGCU ranks 86th in three pointers attempted per game (23.8) while Kennesaw State ranks 268th (16.8).
  • The Eagles average 4.1 blocks per game, which ranks 62nd in the country. The Owls rank 143rd in blocks allowed per game (4.4).
  • Kennesaw State ranks 190th in rebounds per game (34.5) while FGCU ranks 196th in rebounds allowed per game (36.9).
  • The Eagles rank 129th in assists per game (13.3) while the Owls rank 246th (8.5).
  • FGCU ranks 123rd in steals per game (6.7) while Kennesaw State ranks 229th (4.4).

Bettings Trends:

  • During their last five games, the Eagles have scored an average of 62.4 points per game (0.9 above their season average) and allowed an average of 68.4 points per game (0.8 below their season average).
  • The Owls’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 17.8, down from 18.1 for the season.