Both teams look to end their five-game losing streaks as the Kennesaw State Owls (3-15, 0-3 Asun) take on the FGCU Eagles (5-13, 0-3 Asun) at KSU Convocation Center. The game begins at 4:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 19, 2019.
FGCU Eagles vs. Kennesaw State Owls Free Prediction
In the Eagles’ last contest, they were blown out by the North Florida Ospreys, 87-66. North Florida’s rebounding was their biggest strength. The Ospreys had more offensive rebounds (14 vs. nine), defensive rebounds (34 vs. 24) and total rebounds (48 vs. 33). Christian Carlyle was the game’s high scorer with 21 points on 8-for-15 shooting.
The Owls were blown out by the Liberty Flames in their last game, 62-41. Liberty’s effective field goal percentage was their biggest advantage over Kennesaw State. The Flames had a rate of 0.539 (below their season average of 0.596), while the Owls posted a mark of 0.244 (below their season average of 0.412). With 16 points on 3-for-9 shooting, Tyler Hooker was the game’s high scorer.
Getting to the line could be few and far between for Kennesaw State in this matchup. The Owls currently rank 238th in the country with a free throw attempt (FTA) rate of 0.218, while FGCU ranks 34th in FTA rate allowed (0.179).
After splitting two games last season, these teams will battle for the first time this year. In the most recent game, the Owls won 97-93. Kennesaw State out-rebounded FGCU. The Owls had more offensive rebounds (11 vs. five) and total rebounds (36 vs. 30).
FGCU Eagles at Kennesaw State Owls Betting Pick
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Notes
Betting Notes:
FGCU ranks 186th in three pointers attempted per game (20.8) while Kennesaw State ranks 275th (12.6).
The Eagles rank 77th in steals per game (7.1) while the Owls rank 159th in steals allowed per game (7.7).
FGCU ranks 148th in assists per game (12.9) while Kennesaw State ranks 197th in assists allowed per game (15.2).
The Owls rank 126th in rebounds per game (36.1) while the Eagles rank 165th in rebounds allowed per game (35.9).
FGCU blocks 3.4 opponent shots per game, which ranks 92nd in the country. Kennesaw State ranks 121st in blocks allowed per game (3.8).
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The Eagles’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 19.0, up from 7.3 for the season.
During their last five games, the Owls have scored an average of 57.0 points per game (3.9 below their season average) and allowed an average of 80.6 points per game (5.0 above their season average).
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