The Kennesaw State Owls (3-17, 0-5 Asun) look to put an end to their seven-game losing streak when they clash against the North Alabama Lions (7-14, 4-2 Asun) at Flowers Hall. The game gets underway at 7 p.m. ET on Thursday, January 24, 2019.
Kennesaw State Owls at North Alabama Lions Free Prediction
In the Owls’ last contest, they were dismantled by the Lipscomb Bisons, 86-57. Lipscomb’s 22.9 offensive rebounding percentage was their biggest advantage over Kennesaw State, who had a mark of 10.5. The Bisons’ mark was below their season average of 25.2, while the Owls’ was below their season average of 28.7. Tyler Hooker was Kennesaw State’s leading scorer with 18 points on 7-for-20 shooting.
The Lions were blown out by the Liberty Flames in their last outing, 72-47. One of Liberty’s biggest advantages was their ability to convert at the free throw line. They were 20-24 (83.3 percent), while the Lions were just 8-13 (61.5 percent). With 13 points on 4-for-11 shooting, Christian Agnew led North Alabama in scoring.
North Alabama may have trouble getting to the foul line in this contest. The Lions rank 256th in the nation with a free throw attempt (FTA) rate of 0.212, while Kennesaw State ranks 61st in FTA rate allowed (0.192).
Kennesaw State Owls at North Alabama Lions ATS Pick
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Notes
Betting Notes:
North Alabama ranks 57th in three pointers attempted per game (25.6) while Kennesaw State ranks 286th (12.7).
The Owls average 35.9 rebounds per game, which ranks 129th in the NCAA. The Lions rank 243rd in rebounds allowed per game (38.2).
North Alabama averages 6.1 steals per game, which ranks 125th in the country. Kennesaw State ranks 176th in steals allowed per game (7.7).
The Owls rank 245th in assists per game (10.8) while the Lions rank 254th (10.2).
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The Owls’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 20.6, up from 15.3 for the season.
During their last five games, the Lions have scored an average of 64.6 points per game (0.4 below their season average) and allowed an average of 66.6 points per game (6.4 below their season average).
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