Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our Kennesaw State vs Kent State NCAA Basketball prediction and preview and see who we think will win and cover the spread in Lethbridge.
Kennesaw State vs Kent State Prediction
Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Owls versus the Golden Flashes? Tip off is at at 7:30 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at VisitLethbridge.com Arena in Lethbridge, AB. The over/under for this non-conference contest is set at 140 points, with Kent State being favored by -4 over Kennesaw State.
Kennesaw State vs. Kent State Matchup At A Glance
- Sport: NCAAB
- Teams: Kennesaw State Owls at Kent State Golden Flashes
- Where: Lethbridge at VisitLethbridge.com Arena
- Date: Saturday, November 30th
- Betting Odds KENTST -4, KENEST +160 | KENTST -191 O/U 140
Owls Preview: Will the Owls Make it Happen in Lethbridge?
Kennesaw State Owls Recent Game
Kennesaw State picked up a 67-63 road win over Towson on Friday, November 29th. The Owls entered the game as +3 point underdogs and covered the spread with the victory.
After leading 35-29 at halftime, Kennesaw State scored just 23 points in the 2nd half while allowing 29. The game’s total points of 130 fell short of the 144.5 O/U line.
Owls Offense Breakdown
Kennesaw State's offense struggled in their last game, shooting just 36.7% from the field and 30.3% from three-point range, finishing with 67 points. Their effective field goal percentage was 45%, and they hit only 54.2% of their free throws.
Jamil Miller led the way with 18 points, while Adrian Wooley added 16 on 7-of-10 shooting. Mekhi Lowery contributed 14 points and 12 rebounds, and the Owls grabbed 16 offensive boards as a team.
Owls Team Defense
Kennesaw State's defense was solid, giving up just 63 points while holding the opposing team to 33% shooting from the field. They allowed 20 two-point baskets on 47 attempts, a 42% shooting rate.
From beyond the arc, Kennesaw State limited their opponent to 5 made threes on 28 attempts, just 17% shooting. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 12 times, where they made 8 free throws, a 66% success rate.
Golden Flashes Preview: Can the Kent State Offense Score Enough at Home?
Kent State Golden Flashes Recent Game
Kent State dropped to 1-3 on the season after a 51-39 road loss to UC Irvine on Friday. The Golden Flashes, who were +6.5 point underdogs, failed to cover the spread. The game’s total points of 90 fell well short of the 136.5 O/U line.
Trailing 23-16 at halftime, Kent State couldn’t close the gap in the second half, scoring 23 points while allowing 28. The Golden Flashes will look to bounce back in their next game.
Golden Flashes Offense Breakdown
Kent State struggled offensively in their last game, scoring just 39 points with a field goal percentage of 22.6% (14/62). Their effective field goal percentage was 25.8%, and they hit only 4 of 27 three-point attempts, shooting 14.8% from beyond the arc.
Inside the arc, the Golden Flashes connected on 28.6% of their two-point shots (10/35) and went 7/12 from the free-throw line (58.3%). Bent Leuchten was a bright spot, scoring 17 points and grabbing 8 rebounds, shooting 66.7% from the field (4/6).
Golden Flashes Team Defense
Kent State's defense was dominant, holding their opponent to just 51 points on 31% shooting from the field. The Golden Flashes were particularly effective in defending the three-point line, where they limited their opponent to just 2 made threes on 15 attempts, a 13% shooting performance.
Inside the arc, Kent State's defense held their opponent to 40% shooting, with 13 made two-point baskets on 32 attempts. The Golden Flashes also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 22 times, where they converted 19 of those attempts for 86%.
Owls vs Golden Flashes Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis
- When looking at their past five road matchups, Kennesaw State has an ATS record of 2-3 while averaging 72 per game. The team went 1-4 overall in these games.
- In their last three home games, Kent State has averaged 57 points per game while allowing 52. The team's record in this stretch was 2-1 while going 2-1 vs. the spread.
- Spanning across their last five games as the betting underdog, the Owls have gone 3-2 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 2-3.
- As the betting favorite, the Golden Flashes have an ATS record of 2-1 in their last three games. In these matchups, their straight up record was 3-0.
Kennesaw State vs Kent State Prediction & Free Pick
- KnupSports.com Free Betting Prediction: Kent State -4 Be sure to check out our other NCAA Basketball betting previews for this week. KnupSports.com also updates their sports betting picks page daily with plays across all sports.