The Kennesaw State Owls (3-18, 0-6 Asun) will try to snap their eight-game losing streak when they clash against the North Florida Ospreys (9-14, 3-5 Asun) at KSU Convocation Center. The game begins at 7 p.m. ET on Wednesday, January 30, 2019.
North Florida Ospreys at Kennesaw State Owls ATS Prediction
The Ospreys are hoping for a better outcome after their 88-80 loss to the FGCU Eagles in their last contest. One of FGCU’s biggest strengths was their ability to convert at the free throw line. They were 16-18 (88.9 percent), while the Ospreys were just 7-10 (70.0 percent). Wajid Aminu led North Florida in scoring with 25 points on 10-for-13 shooting.
In the Owls’ last game, they lost to the North Alabama Lions, 76-71. North Alabama’s turnover percentage was their largest strength over Kennesaw State. The Lions posted a mark of 8.8 (stronger than their season average of 17.5), while the Owls had a rate of 12.5. With 33 points on 10-for-21 shooting, Tyler Hooker was the game’s high scorer.
After splitting two games last season, these teams will meet for the first time this year. The Owls won the last matchup 89-81. The Owls had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (40.4 vs. 18.8) and had a much better turnover percentage (9.2 vs. 17.0).
It will be a battle of opposite tempos as the up-and-down Ospreys (ranked 29th in the nation in possessions per game) will look to push the slower-paced Owls (139th in possessions per game).
North Florida vs. Kennesaw State Odds Pick
Pick: SU Winner – Kennesaw State, ATS Winner – Kennesaw State, O/U – Over
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Notes
Betting Notes:
North Florida ranks 27th in three pointers attempted per game (27.4) while Kennesaw State ranks 291st (13.1).
The Ospreys rank 33rd in assists per game (15.9) while the Owls rank 240th (10.8).
North Florida averages 37.8 rebounds per game, which ranks 70th in the country. Kennesaw State ranks 240th in rebounds allowed per game (37.6).
The Ospreys average 4.9 blocks per game, which ranks 22nd in the country. The Owls rank 148th in blocks allowed per game (4.0).
North Florida averages 6.6 steals per game, which ranks 104th in the nation. Kennesaw State ranks 186th in steals allowed per game (7.7).
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The Ospreys’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 2.6, up from 2.1 for the season.
During their last five games, the Owls have scored an average of 59.6 points per game (1.5 below their season average) and allowed an average of 77.2 points per game (1.3 above their season average).
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