Kennesaw State Owls vs. FGCU Eagles Free Prediction 02/23/19

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The FGCU Eagles (12-17, 7-7 Asun) wrap up their home schedule at Alico Arena against the Kennesaw State Owls (5-23, 2-11 Asun). Action starts at 7 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 23, 2019.

Kennesaw State Owls at FGCU Eagles Betting Odds

In their last matchup, the Eagles were victorious over the Lipscomb Bisons, 67-61, while the Owls fell to the North Alabama Lions, 76-61.

The Eagles made 18 of their 21 free throws (85.7 percent) and held the Bisons to an effective field goal percentage of 0.346 (below their season average of 0.559). Kennesaw State, on the other hand, did a terrific job of making free throws (12-17; 70.6 percent). FGCU was lifted by Dinero Mercurius, who recorded 16 points and five rebounds. Meanwhile, Tyler Hooker had a good outing for Kennesaw State, recording 20 points and five rebounds.

In their first matchup this year, Schadrac Casimir led the Eagles to a 72-59 victory. He was the game’s leading scorer with 34 points. FGCU’s effective field goal percentage was its largest advantage over Kennesaw State. The Eagles had a rate of 0.500 while the Owls posted a mark of 0.406.

Points at the line could be hard to come by for FGCU in this matchup. The Eagles rank 190th in the NCAA with a free throw attempt (FTA) rate of 0.233, while Kennesaw State ranks 71st in FTA rate allowed (0.200).

Kennesaw State Owls at FGCU Eagles Betting Pick

Prediction: SU Winner – FGCU, ATS Winner – FGCU, O/U – Over

Betting Notes:

  • Kennesaw State ranks 109th in rebounds per game (36.6) while FGCU ranks 246th (32.9).
  • The Eagles rank 144th in assists per game (13.4) while the Owls rank 245th (11.1).
  • FGCU ranks 60th in blocks per game (4.0) while Kennesaw State ranks 157th in blocks allowed per game (4.0).
  • The Eagles rank 170th in three pointers attempted per game (21.9) while the Owls rank 295th (13.1).
  • FGCU ranks 86th in steals per game (6.8) while Kennesaw State ranks 187th in steals allowed per game (7.4).

Bettings Trends:

  • During their last five games, the Eagles have scored an average of 63.4 points per game (7.2 below their season average) and allowed an average of 64.2 points per game (9.8 below their season average).
  • The Owls’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 12.4, down from 13.3 for the season.