The sBulldogs (2-0) square off with the Kennesaw State Owls (1-1) at the Pete Hanna Center. The game starts at 7:30 p.m. ET on Monday, November 12, 2018.
Kennesaw State Owls vs. Samford Bulldogs ATS Prediction
The Owls are hoping for a better outcome after their 56-41 loss to the No. 12 Kansas State Wildcats in their last matchup. Kansas State’s rebounding was their largest advantage. The Wildcats had more offensive rebounds (14 vs. nine), defensive rebounds (28 vs. 20) and total rebounds (42 vs. 29). Kennesaw State’s Kyle Clarke put together a solid performance, recording eight points and five rebounds.
In the Bulldogs’ last outing, they dismantled the Jacksonville State Gamecocks, 92-72. Samford’s effective field goal percentage was their largest strength over Jacksonville State. The Bulldogs had a rate of 0.647, while the Gamecocks posted a mark of 0.421. Josh Sharkey was the top scorer from either team with 22 points on 5-for-8 shooting from the field.
The Owls won the lone game against the Bulldogs last season, 71-66. The Owls knocked down 12 of their 15 free throws (80.0 percent) and had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (32.1 vs. 20.6).
Samford could have their way on the offensive side of the ball as their elite offense goes up against one of the country’s worst defenses. The Bulldogs rank 25th in effective field goal percentage (0.556), while Kennesaw State ranks 291st in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.529) dating back to the 2017-18 season.
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Kennesaw State ranks 78th in three pointers allowed per game (20.3) while Samford ranks 311th (26.9).
The Bulldogs average 16.5 assists per game, which ranks 21st in the nation. The Owls rank 244th in assists allowed per game (14.6).
Kennesaw State ranks 46th in steals per game (7.4) while Samford ranks 222nd in steals allowed per game (6.9).
The Owls rank 273rd in rebounds per game (33.2) while the Bulldogs rank 314th (30.9).
Samford ranks 46th in blocks allowed per game (2.7) while Kennesaw State ranks 60th (2.8).
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