North Alabama Lions at Kennesaw State Owls Free Prediction 01/23/20

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The Kennesaw State Owls (1-17, 0-5 Asun) welcome the North Alabama Lions (8-11, 3-3 Asun) to KSU Convocation Center. The Owls will attempt to put an end to their nine-game losing streak. Action gets underway at 7 p.m. ET on Thursday, January 23, 2020.

North Alabama Lions at Kennesaw State Owls ATS Odds

In their last game, the Owls were blown out by the NJIT Highlanders, 66-48, while the Lions beat the FGCU Eagles, 70-65.

The Lions knocked down 21 of their 25 free throws (84.0 percent) and had an effective field goal percentage of 0.613 (above their season average of 0.478). Kennesaw State, on the other hand, did a fantastic job of converting from the charity stripe (11-13; 84.6 percent). Kennesaw State’s Tyler Hooker played well, finishing with 13 points and five rebounds. Christian Agnew fueled North Alabama with 17 points.

The Lions dominated this series last year, taking both games. In the last game, North Alabama won 76-61. North Alabama’s effective field goal percentage was its biggest advantage over Kennesaw State. The Lions had a rate of 0.570 while the Owls posted a mark of 0.402. This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.

North Alabama at Kennesaw State Pick

College Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – North Alabama, ATS Winner – North Alabama, O/U – Under

Betting Notes:

  • North Alabama ranks 41st in assists allowed per game (10.6) while Kennesaw State ranks 217th (15.1).
  • The Lions average 35.1 rebounds per game, which ranks 183rd in the NCAA. The Owls rank 219th in rebounds allowed per game (37.3).
  • The Lions rank 37th in three pointers allowed per game (18.6) while the Owls rank 180th (22.8).
  • North Alabama ranks 35th in steals allowed per game (5.3) while Kennesaw State ranks 133rd (6.8).

Bettings Trends:

  • During their last five games, the Owls have scored an average of 56.6 points per game (3.1 above their season average) and allowed an average of 71.4 points per game (0.4 below their season average).
  • The Lions’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 2.8, up from 1.5 for the season.