Abilene Christian Wildcats vs Kennesaw State Owls NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/20/24

Planning on watching today’s Wildcats and Owls game? Catch the action at KSU Convocation Center in Kennesaw, GA, as the Owls hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. This non-conference matchup has an over/under of 156.5 points, and Kennesaw State is favored by -2 vs. Abilene Christian.

ABILENE CHRISTIAN WILDCATS VS KENNESAW STATE OWLS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Kennesaw State Owls -2

This game will be played at KSU Convocation Center at 7:00 ET on Wednesday, November 20th.

WHY BET THE KENNESAW STATE OWLS:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 81-66 in favor of the Owls.
• Not only will Kennesaw State pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -2.
• The over/under is currently sitting at 156.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.

Does Abilene Christian Have What it Takes on the Road?

Abilene Christian Wildcats Recent Game/Games

Abilene Christian improved to 2-1 on the season with a 72-60 win over Texas State on Saturday, November 16th. Playing at home, the Wildcats were favored by 2 points and covered the spread. The total points for the game were 132, falling just under the O/U line of 136.

Abilene Christian led 32-25 at halftime and continued their strong play in the 2nd half, scoring 40 points while allowing 35. The Wildcats’ ability to maintain their lead and cover the spread was a positive sign for the team moving forward.

Abilene Christian’s offense put up 72 points in their last game, shooting 49% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 57.1%, thanks in large part to their 61.5% shooting from beyond the arc, hitting 8 of 13 attempts.

Hunter Jack Madden and Joshua O’Garro each scored 23 points, with Madden hitting 6 of 8 threes and shooting 63.6% overall. O’Garro added 11 rebounds, while Quion Williams contributed 17 points on 60% shooting.

Abilene Christian’s defense gave up 60 points, with their opponents shooting 49% from the field. They allowed 16 two-point shots on 36 attempts, a 44% conversion rate.

From beyond the arc, the Wildcats gave up 8 threes on 13 attempts, a 61% shooting percentage. They also sent their opponents to the free-throw line 22 times, where they hit 16 free throws, shooting 72%. Abilene Christian allowed 9 offensive rebounds.

Are the Owls Ready for a Home Win?

Kennesaw State Owls Recent Game/Games

Kennesaw State improved their record with an 85-67 win over Presbyterian on Saturday, November 16th. Playing at home, the Owls entered the game as -4.5 favorites and covered the spread with the victory. The total points for the game were 152, falling just short of the 158 O/U line.

The Owls dominated early, leading 46-27 at halftime. However, they allowed 40 points in the 2nd half while scoring 39, which could be a concern for future games.

Kennesaw State put up 85 points in their last game, shooting 44.8% from the field and hitting 44% from beyond the arc (11/25). Their effective field goal percentage was 55.2%, and they connected on 75.9% of their free throws (22/29).

Simeon Cottle led the way with 27 points, shooting 5/7 overall and 5/6 from three-point range. The Owls grabbed 13 offensive rebounds and finished with 12 assists as a team.

Kennesaw State gave up 67 points while allowing their opponent to shoot 44% from the field, with 26 made baskets on 58 attempts. Inside the arc, they allowed 15 two-point field goals on 33 attempts, a 45% shooting rate.

From beyond the arc, Kennesaw State’s defense allowed 11 three-pointers on 25 attempts, with their opponent shooting 44% from three-point range. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 29 times, where they made 22 free throws, a 75% success rate. Kennesaw State gave up 13 offensive rebounds.