It will be a battle between Asun opponents when the Kennesaw State Owls (3-13, 0-1 Asun) welcome the Jacksonville Dolphins (7-9, 0-1 Asun) to the KSU Convocation Center. The game gets underway at 7 p.m. ET on Wednesday, January 9, 2019.
Jacksonville Dolphins vs. Kennesaw State Owls ATS Prediction
The Dolphins are hoping for a better outcome after their 65-50 loss to the Florida A&M Rattlers in their last contest. Florida A&M made six of their 13 three pointers (46.2 percent), while Jacksonville was just 1-17 (5.9 percent). Dave Bell was the top scorer from either team with 12 points on 4-for-6 shooting.
In the Owls’ last matchup, they were victorious over the Oglethorpe Stormy Petrels, 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.
Getting to the line might be few and far between for Kennesaw State in this contest. The Owls currently rank 256th in the country with a free throw attempt (FTA) rate of 0.210, while Jacksonville ranks 63rd in FTA rate allowed (0.193).
After the Dolphins won two out of three meetings against the Owls last season, these teams will meet for the first time this year. In the most recent matchup, Jacksonville won 87-68. The Dolphins made 17 of their 22 free throws (77.3 percent) and had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (40.0 vs. 22.2).
Jacksonville Dolphins vs. Kennesaw State Owls ATS Pick
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Jacksonville averages 5.9 blocks per game, which ranks fifth in the NCAA. Kennesaw State ranks 122nd in blocks allowed per game (3.8).
The Dolphins rank 74th in assists per game (15.1) while the Owls rank 176th in assists allowed per game (14.5).
Kennesaw State averages 37.0 rebounds per game, which ranks 110th in the NCAA. Jacksonville ranks 211th in rebounds allowed per game (37.8).
The Dolphins rank 213th in three pointers attempted per game (20.1) while the Owls rank 277th (12.8).
Jacksonville ranks 96th in steals per game (6.8) while Kennesaw State ranks 156th in steals allowed per game (7.8).
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The Dolphins have been outscored by an average of 6.0 points in their last five games. For the season, Jacksonville has defeated opponents by an average of 0.4 points.
During their last five games, the Owls have scored an average of 53.6 points per game (8.0 below their season average) and allowed an average of 61.4 points per game (14.1 below their season average).
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