Kennesaw State Owls vs Georgia State Panthers NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/6/24

The Owls and Panthers are set to face off at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The Panthers will host the game at GSU Convocation Center in Atlanta, GA. The over/under for this game is set at 154.5 points, and Georgia State is favored by -1 against Kennesaw State in a non-conference matchup.

KENNESAW STATE OWLS VS GEORGIA STATE PANTHERS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Kennesaw State Owls +1

This game will be played at GSU Convocation Center at 7:00 ET on Friday, December 6th.

WHY BET THE KENNESAW STATE OWLS:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-73 in favor of the Owls.
• Not only will Kennesaw State pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +1.
• The over/under is currently sitting at 154.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 148 points.

Can The Owls Secure a Win at Atlanta?

Kennesaw State Owls Recent Game/Games

The Owls dropped to 4-3 on the season after a 67-60 road loss to Kent State on Saturday. Entering the game as +5.5 point underdogs, Kennesaw State not only lost but also failed to cover the spread.

Trailing 35-29 at halftime, the Owls were unable to close the gap in the second half, scoring 31 points while allowing 32. The game’s total points of 127 fell short of the 140.5 O/U line.

Kennesaw State’s offense struggled in their last game, shooting just 32.1% from the field and 18.2% from beyond the arc, hitting only 4 of 22 three-point attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 35.8%, but they excelled at the free-throw line, converting 22 of 23 attempts for a 95.7% success rate.

Simeon Cottle led the Owls with 17 points, while VonCameron Davis added 16. Braedan Lue, Morgan Safford, Jalen Sullinger, and Marquis Barnett each contributed 13 points, with Sullinger and Barnett both hitting 2 threes. The Owls also grabbed 11 offensive rebounds and dished out 13 assists in the game.

Even with 20 offensive rebounds allowed, Kennesaw State’s defense held strong, giving up just 67 points while limiting their opponent to 28% shooting from the field. The Owls were particularly effective in defending the three-point line, where they held their opponent to 5/29 shooting, or 17%.

Inside the arc, Kennesaw State gave up 13 two-point field goals on 34 attempts, a 38% shooting rate. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 33 times, where they converted 26 of those attempts, shooting 78%.

Will the Panthers Live Up to Expectations at Home?

Georgia State Panthers Recent Game/Games

Georgia State fell to 3-4 on the season after a 105-76 road loss to Kentucky on Friday, November 29th. The Panthers entered the game as +31.5 point underdogs and managed to cover the spread.

Georgia State trailed 48-33 at halftime and allowed 57 points in the 2nd half while scoring 43 of their own. The game’s total points of 181 exceeded the O/U line of 162.

Georgia State put up 76 points in their last game, shooting 46.4% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 57.1%, thanks in part to hitting 11 of 21 threes, good for 52.4% from beyond the arc. They struggled inside, shooting just 42.9% on two-point attempts.

Cesare Edwards led the way with 21 points, hitting all 3 of his threes. Jaxson Robinson and Zarique Nutter each added 19 points, with Nutter shooting 58.3% from the field. Lamont Butler contributed 17 points and 6 assists, despite missing all 3 of his three-point attempts.

Georgia State’s defense struggled in their last game, giving up 105 points on 59% shooting from the field. The Panthers allowed 33 two-point baskets on 41 attempts, an 80% success rate for the opposing team.

From beyond the arc, Georgia State’s opponents hit 7 of 26 three-point attempts, shooting 26%. The Panthers also sent them to the free-throw line 22 times, where they converted 18 free throws, an 81% rate.