It will be a battle between Asun opponents when the Kennesaw State Owls (3-14, 0-2 Asun) welcome the Liberty Flames (14-4, 3-0 Asun) to the KSU Convocation Center. The game gets underway at 7 p.m. ET on Wednesday, January 16, 2019.
Liberty Flames at Kennesaw State Owls Free Prediction
The Flames come in on a high note after beating the Jacksonville Dolphins in their last matchup, 69-53. The Flames had a turnover percentage of 11.5 (better than their season average of 15.4) and had an offensive rebounding percentage of 32.3 (above their season average of 26.3). Liberty rallied around Caleb Homesley, who put up 14 points and 11 rebounds.
In the Owls’ previous game, they got blown out by the Jacksonville Dolphins, 90-70. Jacksonville couldn’t miss, shooting 58.3 percent from the field. Kennesaw State, on the other hand, had a field goal percentage of 37.9. With 28 points on 9-for-19 shooting, Tyler Hooker was the top scorer from either team.
The ineffective offense of Kennesaw State will square off against the top-notch defense of Liberty. The Owls rank 348th in offensive efficiency, while the Flames are 21st in defensive efficiency. The Flames figure to have the edge on that side of the ball. Ball security should be an advantage for the Flames. They rank 57th at avoiding errors (turnover percentage of 17.0 percent). Conversely, the Owls force the 56th-fewest turnovers in the nation (opponents’ turnover percentage of 17.3 percent).
Liberty Flames vs. Kennesaw State Owls Odds Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Liberty, O/U – Over
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Liberty ranks 48th in three pointers attempted per game (26.2) while Kennesaw State ranks 280th (13.1).
The Flames rank 12th in rebounds allowed per game (30.1) while the Owls rank 217th (37.9).
Liberty ranks 34th in assists per game (16.3) while Kennesaw State ranks 211th (11.2).
The Flames rank 21st in steals allowed per game (5.1) while the Owls rank 168th (7.7).
Liberty ranks 34th in blocks allowed per game (2.6) while Kennesaw State ranks 115th (3.8).
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The Flames’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 11.6, down from 17.4 for the season.
During their last five games, the Owls have scored an average of 66.8 points per game (4.7 above their season average) and allowed an average of 82.6 points per game (6.2 above their season average).
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