Kennesaw State Owls vs Presbyterian Blue Hose Betting Pick & Prediction 12/16/23

Planning on watching today’s Owls and Blue Hose game? Catch the action at Ross E. Templeton P.E. Center in Clinton, SC, as the Blue Hose hosts this showdown at 2:00 ET on ESPN+. In this non-conference matchup, the Owls are the betting favorite against the Blue Hose. The over/under for the game is 157.5 points.

KENNESAW STATE OWLS VS PRESBYTERIAN BLUE HOSE BETTING PICK

The Pick: Presbyterian Blue Hose +3

This game will be played at Ross E. Templeton P.E. Center at 2:00 ET on Saturday, December 16th.

WHY BET THE PRESBYTERIAN BLUE HOSE:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 74-68 in favor of the Blue Hose.
• Not only will Presbyterian pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +3.
• The over/under is currently sitting at 157.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 142 points.

Is a Win at Clinton Possible for the Owls?

Today, Kennesaw State will be playing their 11th game of the season and currently have a 7-3 record. When playing on the road, the Owls have a 2-3 record, while they are undefeated at home with a 3-0 record. Heading into today’s game, Kennesaw State holds a 5-2-1 ATS record. Over their last five games, the team has gone 4-1 vs. the spread.

After 10 games, Kennesaw State has an over/under record of 7-1-0, with their games averaging a combined 164.2 points per game so far. When analyzing the Owls’ last five games, they have produced a combined average of 164 points per game and an over/under record of 4-1.

In their recent game, the Owls’ offense concluded with 84 points, consistent with their ongoing season average of 85.5 points per contest. Terrell Burden led the team in scoring, putting up 20 points. Additionally, Jamel King contributed 18 points for the Owls.

As they prepare for the upcoming game, Kennesaw State is focused on shoring up their defense, as they are currently allowing an average of 77.0 points per game (215th). Kennesaw State will look once again to perform well on defense, holding USC Upstate to just 34% shooting in their most recent game.

Can the Blue Hose Hold Strong at Home?

After 11 games, Presbyterian has a 7-4 record. In their previous five home games, including last year, Presbyterian has a 2-3 record at home. Presbyterian has been solid against the spread thus far, boasting a winning record at 5-3. In their previous five games, the team is 2-2 vs. the spread.

After 11 games, Presbyterian has an over/under record of 5-3-0, with their games averaging a combined 146.9 points per game so far. The Blue Hose have an over/under record of 0-2 in their last three games, with their games averaging 146 points per game.

In their recent matchup, the Presbyterian offense ended with 75 points against VMI. They finished with an overall field goal percentage of 45.6% and made 10 threes. Leading the team in scoring is Marquis Barnett, who is averaging 12.5 heading into today’s matchup. Additionally, Samage Teel also maintains a PPG average of 12.2 heading into game.

Currently, the Blue Hose’s defense holds the 102nd rank in the nation, allowing 68.7 points per game. Against VMI in their most recent game, the Presbyterian defense gave up a total of 71 points while allowing VMI to hit 44% of their shots.