Western Kentucky Hilltoppers vs Kennesaw State Owls NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 2/6/25

Don’t miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Hilltoppers and Owls. The game is starting at 7:00 ET on ESPN+, and it’s hosted by the Owls at KSU Convocation Center in Kennesaw, GA. Get ready to place your bets! This Conference USA conference matchup has an over/under of 157.5 points, and Kennesaw State is favored to win by -1.5 at home vs. Western Kentucky.

WESTERN KENTUCKY HILLTOPPERS VS KENNESAW STATE OWLS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Kennesaw State Owls -1.5

This game will be played at KSU Convocation Center at 7:00 ET on Thursday, February 6th.

WHY BET THE KENNESAW STATE OWLS:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-68 in favor of the Owls.
• Not only will Kennesaw State pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -1.5.
• The over/under is currently sitting at 157.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.

Is A Road Victory Likely for Underdog Western Kentucky?

Western Kentucky Hilltoppers Recent Game/Games

Western Kentucky improved to 12-8 on the season with a dominant 101-69 win over New Mexico State on Saturday. The Hilltoppers, who were -3 favorites, covered the spread with ease.

Leading 42-34 at halftime, Western Kentucky turned up the heat in the second half, scoring 59 points while holding the Aggies to 35. The game’s total points of 170 exceeded the pre-game O/U line of 141.5.

Western Kentucky put up 101 points in their last game, shooting 58.2% from the field and hitting 50% of their threes, going 18-for-36 from deep. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 71.6%, with a 67.7% mark on two-point attempts.

Don McHenry led the way with 27 points, hitting 7 of 9 threes, while Tyrone Marshall Jr. added 24 points and 7 rebounds. The Hilltoppers dished out 21 assists, with Khristian Lander contributing 5 helpers.

Western Kentucky’s defense struggled in their last game, giving up 69 points on 58% shooting from the field. Their opponents were particularly effective inside the arc, hitting 67% of their two-point attempts (21/31).

From three-point range, Western Kentucky allowed 18 threes on 36 attempts, a 50% shooting performance. They also sent their opponents to the free-throw line 7 times, where they converted 5 free throws (71%).

Does Kennesaw State Stand a Chance at Home?

Kennesaw State Owls Recent Game/Games

Kennesaw State improved to 10-9 on the season with a 73-67 win over FIU on Saturday. The Owls were favored by 7.5 points but didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game were 140, falling short of the 151.5 O/U line.

Kennesaw State led 35-29 at halftime and matched FIU’s 38 points in the second half to secure the win.

Kennesaw State put up 73 points in their last game, shooting 43.6% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 49.1%. They connected on 52.9% of their two-point attempts (18/34), but struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 28.6% (6/21). At the free-throw line, the Owls were efficient, making 19 of 23 attempts for 82.6%.

Jayden Brewer led the way with 22 points, shooting 64.3% overall (9/14). Adrian Wooley added 18 points, knocking down 3 of 8 threes, while Braedan Lue was perfect from deep, hitting all 3 of his attempts and finishing with 17 points on 6 of 8 shooting. Ramone Seals also contributed, going 5 of 6 from the field for 13 points.

Despite Kennesaw State’s defensive efforts, they allowed 67 points on 43% shooting. The Owls gave up 52% shooting from inside the arc, with the opposing team hitting 18 of their 34 two-point attempts.

From three-point range, Kennesaw State held their opponent to 28% shooting, as they connected on just 6 of 21 attempts. The Owls also sent the other team to the line 23 times, where they made 19 free throws for 82%.