The Kennesaw State Owls (2-9) take on the Elon Phoenix (3-8) at the KSU Convocation Center. The game begins at 7 p.m. ET on Tuesday, December 18, 2018.
Elon Phoenix vs. Kennesaw State Owls Free Prediction
In the Phoenix’s last matchup, they beat the Manhattan Jaspers, 62-56. Elon’s 0.267 free throw rate was their largest strength over Manhattan, who had a mark of 0.077. Elon was lifted by Tyler Seibring, who was the top scorer from either team with 17 points on 6-for-12 shooting.
The Owls were victorious over the Oglethorpe Stormy Petrels in their last contest, 68-57. The Owls had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (47.2 vs. 15.2) and had a better free throw rate (0.220 vs. 0.157). Tyler Hooker was the game’s top scorer with 25 points on 8-for-16 shooting from the field.
Seibring has averaged 0 points over the last five games for Elon.
Points at the line could be scarce for Kennesaw State in this meeting. The Owls currently rank 224th in the NCAA with a free throw attempt (FTA) rate of 0.222, while Elon ranks 49th in FTA rate allowed (0.186).
Elon at Kennesaw State ATS Pick
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Elon ranks eighth in three pointers attempted per game (29.9) while Kennesaw State ranks 272nd (12.0).
The Phoenix rank 54th in assists per game (15.3) while the Owls rank 229th (9.8).
Elon ranks sixth in blocks allowed per game (1.6) while Kennesaw State ranks 134th (4.2).
The Owls rank 105th in rebounds per game (37.1) while the Phoenix rank 198th in rebounds allowed per game (37.4).
Kennesaw State ranks 120th in steals per game (6.0) while Elon ranks 167th in steals allowed per game (7.9).
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The Phoenix’s average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 9.0, up from 4.5 for the season.
During their last five games, the Owls have scored an average of 53.6 points per game (5.9 below their season average) and allowed an average of 61.4 points per game (12.1 below their season average).
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