Betting on today's Owls and Hoosiers game? Catch the action at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall in Bloomington, IN, as the Hoosiers hosts this showdown at 6:00 ET on B1G+. The over/under for this non-conference contest is set at 160 points, with the Hoosiers being the favored team playing at home against the Owls.

KENNESAW STATE OWLS VS INDIANA HOOSIERS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Kennesaw State Owls +12

This game will be played at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall at 6:00 ET on Friday, December 29th.

WHY BET THE KENNESAW STATE OWLS:

  • We have this one finishing with a projected score of 74-69 in favor of the Hoosiers.
  • Even though we have Indiana winning straight-up, we like Kennesaw State at +12.
  • The over/under is currently sitting at 160 points, and we like the under with a projected 143 points.

Can the Owls Pull Off a Road Win?

Kennesaw State, who has a 9-4 record, will be taking on Indiana today. Looking at their last ten road games, Kennesaw State has gone 5-5, which includes games from last year. Kennesaw State has a positive ATS record, sitting above .500 at 6-3-1. When playing away from home, the Owls are 4-3 vs. the spread, while they are 2-0-1 ATS in games played at home.

Kennesaw State comes in with an over/under record of 8-2-0 through 13 games, with their games averaging a combined 164.1 points per game so far. The Owls' last five games have finished with a combined 158 points per game and an over/under record of 2-2.

In their latest game, Kennesaw State offense put up 70 points against UNC Asheville. They recorded an overall field goal percentage of 36.5% and made 6 threes. Leading the team in scoring was Terrell Burden with 22 points. Simeon Cottle also added 12 points for the Owls.

Currently, the Owls' defense holds the 221st rank in the nation, allowing 75.2 points per game. So far, the Kennesaw State defense is giving up an average of 11.0 offensive rebounds per game and are turning teams over 12 times per game (529th).

Is a Home Win Possible for Indiana?

Indiana comes into this game with a 9-3 record after defeating Michigan 78-75 in their previous contest. The Hoosiers have been solid on the road, going 2-1, while they remain unbeaten at home with a 5-0 record. Indiana's ATS record is currently below .500, sitting at 3-4-1. On the road, the Hoosiers are 1-1-1 vs. the spread, while at home they are 2-3 vs. the spread.

Up to this point, games involving Indiana have had an average of 143.4 points per game, with the average over/under line set at 141.2 points. Their over/under record is 4-4-0. When assessing the Hoosiers' performance in their last three games, their over/under record stands at 1-2, with their games averaging 143 points per game.

The Hoosiers' offense finished with 78 points in their previous game, mirroring their current average of 74.3 points per contest. On the offensive front, the Hoosiers have a season-long field goal percentage of 48%, ranking 31st nationally. When it comes to three-point shooting, they are ranked 391st in terms of percentage and 380th in three-pointers made.

At this time, the Hoosiers' defense is positioned 172nd in the country, permitting 72.0 points per game. In today's game vs. Kennesaw State, the Indiana defense will be looking to do a better job avoiding putting opponents on the line. In their last game, Indiana made 19 free-throws vs. the Hoosiers.