Kennesaw State Owls vs New Mexico State Aggies NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/23/25
Looking to win big? The Owls and Aggies face off at 9:00 ET on ESPN+. The Aggies are hosting the game at Pan American Center in Las Cruces, NM. This Conference USA conference matchup has an over/under of 147.5 points, and New Mexico State is favored to win by -7.5 at home vs. Kennesaw State.
KENNESAW STATE OWLS VS NEW MEXICO STATE AGGIES BETTING PICK
The Pick: Kennesaw State Owls +7.5
This game will be played at Pan American Center at 9:00 ET on Thursday, January 23rd.
WHY BET THE KENNESAW STATE OWLS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 74-73 in favor of the Owls.
- Not only will Kennesaw State pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +7.5.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 147.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.
Are the Owls Ready for a Road Win?
Kennesaw State Owls Recent Game/Games
Kennesaw State improved to 8-7 on the season with a 78-76 win over Louisiana Tech on Saturday. The Owls were +2.5 point underdogs but managed to cover the spread with the victory.
Leading 33-30 at halftime, Kennesaw State scored 45 points in the 2nd half while allowing 46. The game’s total points of 154 went over the pre-game line of 146.5.
Kennesaw State put up 78 points in their last game, shooting 49.1% from the field. They were efficient inside, hitting 62.2% of their two-point attempts, but struggled from beyond the arc, connecting on just 25% of their threes (5/20).
Simeon Cottle led the way with 25 points, shooting 66.7% overall and 50% from three. Daniel Batcho added 23 points and 7 rebounds, while Sean Newman Jr. dished out 7 assists and hit 3 of 6 from deep.
Kennesaw State’s defense gave up 76 points in their last game, allowing the opposing team to shoot 49% from the field. They struggled to contain two-point shots, with the other team hitting 62% of their attempts, going 23/37.
From beyond the arc, Kennesaw State held the other team to 25% shooting, as they made just 5 of their 20 three-point attempts. The Owls also sent them to the free-throw line 25 times, where they converted 17 free throws for 68%. Additionally, Kennesaw State allowed 13 offensive rebounds.
Can New Mexico State Live Up to the Hype at Home?
New Mexico State fell to 8-7 on the season after a 68-60 loss to Liberty on Saturday. The Aggies, who were +6.5 point underdogs, not only lost the game but also failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game came in at 128, under the O/U line of 134.5.
Trailing 34-31 at halftime, the Aggies couldn’t close the gap in the second half, scoring 29 points while allowing 34. It was another tough road loss for New Mexico State as they look to get back on track.
New Mexico State struggled offensively in their last game, shooting just 36.1% from the field and 18.2% from beyond the arc, hitting only 4 of 22 three-point attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 39.3%, and they managed 9 assists as a team.
Christian Cook led the Aggies with 17 points, connecting on 3 of 8 threes. Colin Porter added 14 points and 3 assists, while Peter Filipovity contributed 12 points and 12 rebounds, despite missing both of his three-point attempts.
New Mexico State’s defense gave up 68 points in their last game, with opponents shooting 46% from the field. The Aggies allowed 21/38 shooting on two-point attempts, which is 55%.
From beyond the arc, New Mexico State held their opponents to 3/14 shooting, or 21%. They also sent them to the free-throw line 26 times, where they made 17, shooting 65%. The Aggies gave up 7 offensive rebounds.