Presbyterian Blue Hose vs Kennesaw State Owls NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/16/24

Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Blue Hose versus the Owls? Tip off is at at 11:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at KSU Convocation Center in Kennesaw, GA. The odds for this non-conference game currently have Kennesaw State as the -4.5 favorite, with the over/under line sitting at 159 points.

PRESBYTERIAN BLUE HOSE VS KENNESAW STATE OWLS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Kennesaw State Owls -4.5

This game will be played at KSU Convocation Center at 11:00 ET on Saturday, November 16th.

WHY BET THE KENNESAW STATE OWLS:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-69 in favor of the Owls.
• Not only will Kennesaw State pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -4.5.
• The over/under is currently sitting at 159 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.

Are Presbyterian Ready for a Road Win?

Presbyterian Blue Hose Recent Game/Games

Presbyterian pulled off a 71-68 upset over Wofford on Wednesday, November 13th. The Blue Hose, who were +5.5 underdogs, not only won but also covered the spread. The game’s total points came in at 139, just under the O/U line of 144.5.

After trailing 40-32 at halftime, Presbyterian turned things around in the 2nd half, outscoring Wofford 39-28. Their defensive adjustments were key to the comeback, as they tightened up and allowed just 28 points after the break.

Presbyterian’s offense put up 71 points in their last game, shooting 48.1% from the field. They were particularly effective from beyond the arc, hitting 50% of their threes (9/18) and posting an effective field goal percentage of 57.7%.

Kobe Stewart led the way, knocking down 6 of 7 threes and finishing with 26 points and 10 rebounds. Corey Tripp added 15 points and 6 assists, despite shooting just 28.6% from deep.

Presbyterian’s defense gave up 68 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 48% from the field, including 47% on two-point attempts (16/34). From beyond the arc, the opposition hit 9 of 18 threes, good for 50%.

At the free-throw line, the other team went 12/21, shooting 57%. Presbyterian allowed 8 offensive rebounds in the game.

Will the Owls Live Up to Expectations at Home?

Kennesaw State Owls Recent Game/Games

The Owls fell 88-84 to California Baptist on Saturday, November 9th. Despite being +10.5 point underdogs on the road, Kennesaw State kept the game close, covering the spread.

After a 42-42 first half, the Owls allowed 46 points in the second half while scoring 42. The combined points of 172 exceeded the over/under line of 157.5.

Kennesaw State’s offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 84 points with a field goal percentage of 45%. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 56.7%, thanks in large part to their 15 made threes on 48.4% shooting from deep. They also connected on 93.8% of their free throws, hitting 15 of 16 from the line.

Simeon Cottle led the way with 26 points, hitting 8 threes at a 57.1% clip. Kendal Coleman added 21 points and 10 rebounds, while Martel Williams contributed 20 points. Adrian Wooley chipped in 19 points and 5 assists, and Ricardo Wright knocked down 3 threes, shooting 60.0% from beyond the arc.

Kennesaw State gave up 88 points in their last game, despite holding their opponent to 40% shooting from the field. The Owls allowed 22 two-point baskets on 44 attempts, a 50% success rate, but limited their opponent’s three-point shooting to just 3 makes on 18 attempts, a 16% clip.

Where Kennesaw State really struggled was in sending their opponent to the free-throw line 42 times, where they converted 35 attempts for 83%. The Owls also allowed 15 offensive rebounds in the game.