UNC Asheville Bulldogs vs Kennesaw State Owls Betting Pick & Prediction 12/5/23

The Bulldogs and Owls are set to face off at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The Owls will host the game at KSU Convocation Center in Kennesaw, GA. This non-conference matchup has an over/under of 164.5 points, and the Owls are favored to win at home vs. the Bulldogs.

UNC ASHEVILLE BULLDOGS VS KENNESAW STATE OWLS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Kennesaw State Owls -2.5

This game will be played at KSU Convocation Center at 7:00 ET on Tuesday, December 5th.

WHY BET THE KENNESAW STATE OWLS:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-67 in favor of the Owls.
• Not only will Kennesaw State pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -2.5.
• The over/under is currently sitting at 164.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 143 points.

Can UNC Asheville Secure a Road Victory?

UNC Asheville comes into their matchup against Kennesaw State with a 5-3 overall record. In their last five road games, which includes games from last year, UNC Asheville has gone 3-2. Heading into today’s game, UNC Asheville has a 1-4 record against the spread. When playing away, the Bulldogs are 1-2 vs. the spread, while at home they are 0-2 ATS.

Looking at their over/under performance through eight games, UNC Asheville has an over/under record of 4-1-0, with their games averaging 158.8 points per game on average. The Bulldogs’ last five games have culminated with an average of 158 points per game and an over/under record of 2-1.

Against Western Kentucky, the UNC Asheville had a tough time putting up points compared to their season average of 88.1 points per game. They scored 77 points and posted a field goal percentage of 46% in the game. For the season, the UNC Asheville offense has been one of the more efficient shooting teams in the NCAA with a field goal percentage of 47%. So far, they have hit 58% of their looks from inside the arc, and are averaging 9.4 made three’s per contest.

So far, the Bulldogs’ defense is ranked 153rd in the country at 72.6 points per contest. In today’s game, the UNC Asheville defense will be looking to once again do a good job defending the three-point line, as they gave up just 2 three-pointers while giving up 67 points.

Is A Home Victory Likely for the Favored Owls?

Kennesaw State will be playing their 9th game of the season, coming in with a 5-3 record. In their previous five home games, which includes games from last year, Kennesaw State has a perfect 5-0 record at home. Kennesaw State has a winning record against the spread, sitting at 4-2-1. In their last five games, the team is 3-1-1 vs. the spread.

In eight games, Kennesaw State comes in with an over/under mark of 6-1-0, with their games averaging 164.7 points per game. The Owls have an over/under record of 3-0 in their last three games, with their games averaging 169 points per game.

In their latest game, Kennesaw State offense put up 88 points against Georgia State. They recorded an overall field goal percentage of 51.7% and made 6 threes. Simeon Cottle is currently the leading scorer for the team, entering today’s matchup with an average of 17.6. Meanwhile, Demond Robinson also brings a PPG average of 12.8 into the game.

The Owls’ defense is presently ranked 212nd nationally, allowing an average of 77.1 points per contest. Kennesaw State’s defense is coming off a game in which they allowed the Georgia State offense to knock down 51% of their shots on their way to putting up 77 points.