The Stetson Hatters (4-19, 0-8 Asun) look to put an end to their eight-game losing streak when they square off against the Kennesaw State Owls (4-18, 1-6 Asun) at Edmunds Center. The game starts at 4 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 2, 2019.
Kennesaw State Owls at Stetson Hatters Betting Prediction
In the Owls’ last contest, they topped the North Florida Ospreys, 81-64. Kennesaw State’s turnover percentage was their largest strength over North Florida. The Owls had a rate of 11.1 (better than their season average of 17.2), while the Ospreys posted a mark of 26.0 (above their season average of 19.9). Kennesaw State was lifted by Bryson Lockley, who had 17 points, 12 rebounds and five assists.
The Hatters lost to the Jacksonville Dolphins in their last contest, 72-57. Jacksonville out-rebounded Stetson. The Dolphins had 14 offensive rebounds and 49 total rebounds, while the Hatters had six and 25, respectively. With six points and six rebounds, Stetson’s Abayomi Iyiola had a solid game.
After splitting two games last season, this will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams. In the most recent matchup, the Hatters won 86-74. The Hatters had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (43.3 vs. 29.2) and had a much better turnover percentage (13.8 vs. 20.2).
Getting to the line might be few and far between for Stetson in this contest. The Hatters currently rank 314th in the NCAA with a free throw attempt (FTA) rate of 0.186, while Kennesaw State ranks 76th in FTA rate allowed (0.202).
Kennesaw State Owls at Stetson Hatters Pick
College Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Stetson, ATS Winner – Stetson, O/U – Over
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Kennesaw State averages 36.7 rebounds per game, which ranks 104th in the country. Stetson ranks 274th in rebounds allowed per game (40.0).
The Hatters rank 152nd in three pointers attempted per game (22.3) while the Owls rank 294th (13.3).
Stetson ranks 62nd in steals per game (7.3) while Kennesaw State ranks 181st in steals allowed per game (7.6).
The Hatters rank 139th in assists per game (13.5) while the Owls rank 232nd (11.2).
Stetson ranks 112th in blocks per game (3.2) while Kennesaw State ranks 136th in blocks allowed per game (3.9).
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The Owls’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 10.2, down from 13.3 for the season.
During their last five games, the Hatters have scored an average of 61.6 points per game (7.1 below their season average) and allowed an average of 78.4 points per game (1.9 below their season average).
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