Kennesaw State Owls vs Kent State Golden Flashes NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/30/24
Don’t miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Owls and Golden Flashes. The game is starting at 7:30 ET on ESPN+, and it’s hosted by the Golden Flashes at VisitLethbridge.com Arena in Lethbridge, AB. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under for this game is set at 140 points, and Kent State is favored by -4 against Kennesaw State in a non-conference matchup.
KENNESAW STATE OWLS VS KENT STATE GOLDEN FLASHES BETTING PICK
The Pick: Kent State Golden Flashes -4
This game will be played at VisitLethbridge.com Arena at 7:30 ET on Saturday, November 30th.
WHY BET THE KENT STATE GOLDEN FLASHES:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-71 in favor of the Golden Flashes.
- Not only will Kent State pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -4.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 140 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.
Will Kennesaw State Shock Everyone at VisitLethbridge.com Arena?
Kennesaw State Owls Recent Game
The Owls picked up a 67-63 road win over Towson on Friday, November 29th. Kennesaw State entered the game as +3 point underdogs and covered the spread with the victory.
After leading 35-29 at halftime, the Owls were outscored 29-23 in the 2nd half but held on for the win. The game’s total points of 130 fell short of the 144.5 O/U line.
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, going 13-for-24 from the line.
Jamil Miller led the Owls with 18 points, while Adrian Wooley added 16, shooting 70% from the field in just 22 minutes. Mekhi Lowery contributed 14 points and 12 rebounds, and Kennesaw State grabbed 16 offensive boards as a team.
Kennesaw State’s defense held their opponent to just 63 points on 33% shooting from the field, as they went 25/75 overall. The Owls limited their opponent’s two-point shooting to 42%, with a 20/47 performance.
From beyond the arc, Kennesaw State’s defense was even more effective, holding their opponent to 5/28 shooting, or 17%. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 12 times, where they made 8, shooting 66%. The Owls gave up 25 offensive rebounds.
Can the Golden Flashes Deliver Being Favored at Home?
Kent State Golden Flashes Recent Game/Games
Kent State’s recent road game against UC Irvine didn’t go as planned, as they fell 51-39 on Friday, November 29th. Entering the game as +6.5 point underdogs, the Golden Flashes not only lost but also failed to cover the spread.
After trailing 23-16 at halftime, Kent State managed just 23 points in the 2nd half while allowing 28. The game’s total of 90 points was well below the O/U line of 136.5.
In their last game, Kent State’s offense struggled mightily, managing 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 from beyond the arc, shooting 14.8% from three-point range.
Inside the arc, the Golden Flashes shot 28.6% (10/35), and their free-throw shooting was 58.3% (7/12). They recorded 11 offensive rebounds and 7 assists, with Bent Leuchten contributing 17 points and 8 rebounds, shooting 66.7% from the field.
Kent State’s defense was dominant, holding their opponent to just 51 points on 31% shooting from the field. They were particularly effective at defending the three-point line, where they allowed only 2 made threes on 15 attempts (13%).
Inside the arc, Kent State’s defense limited their opponent to 40% shooting, with 13 made two-pointers on 32 attempts. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 22 times, where they converted 19 free throws (86%).