Kennesaw State Owls vs. Liberty Flames ATS Prediction 02/26/19

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The Liberty Flames (23-6, 12-2 Asun) close out their home schedule at Vines Center against the Kennesaw State Owls (5-24, 2-12 Asun). The game is scheduled to start at 7 p.m. ET on Tuesday, February 26, 2019.

Kennesaw State Owls at Liberty Flames Betting Odds

Both teams lost in their last matchup. The Flames were beaten by the North Florida Ospreys, 75-70, while the Owls were blown out by the FGCU Eagles, 78-56.

Kennesaw State had a much better free throw rate (0.200 vs. 0.095) while Liberty had an offensive rebounding percentage of 35.9 (above their season average of 26.3). Scottie James played well for Liberty, recording 16 points and 14 rebounds. Meanwhile, Kennesaw State rallied around Bryson Lockley, who contributed 15 points and 11 rebounds.

In their first matchup this season, James led the Flames to a 62-41 win. He notched a double-double with 12 points and 12 rebounds. Liberty’s 0.539 effective field goal percentage was its biggest advantage over Kennesaw State, who had a mark of 0.244.

The high-octane offense of Liberty (21st in the NCAA with an offensive efficiency of 114.4) will square off against the porous defense of Kennesaw State (303rd in the NCAA with a defensive efficiency of 108.5). The Flames figure to have the edge on that end of the court.

Kennesaw State vs. Liberty Odds Pick

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

Betting Notes:

  • Liberty ranks 12th in rebounds allowed per game (30.7) while Kennesaw State ranks 269th (38.6).
  • The Flames rank 43rd in steals allowed per game (5.4) while the Owls rank 196th (7.5).
  • Liberty ranks 49th in blocks allowed per game (2.8) while Kennesaw State ranks 166th (4.1).
  • The Flames rank 61st in three pointers attempted per game (25.2) while the Owls rank 306th (13.2).
  • Liberty ranks eighth in assists allowed per game (10.0) while Kennesaw State ranks 243rd (15.6).

Bettings Trends:

  • During their last five games, the Flames have scored an average of 71.0 points per game (3.7 below their season average) and allowed an average of 66.4 points per game (5.5 above their season average).
  • The Owls’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 15.0, up from 13.6 for the season.