Rutgers vs Kennesaw State Prediction College Basketball Picks 11/24/24

In this article, we will formulate a Rutgers vs Kennesaw State prediction for this College Basketball game on Sunday, November 24th at the KSU Convocation Center in Kennesaw, Georgia. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Rutgers Scarlet Knights Betting Preview

The Rutgers Scarlet Knights are 4-0 this year after they defeated Merrimack by a score of 74-63 in their last game. Rutgers led 37-30 at the half and they were able to pull away in the second half for the double-digit victory. The Scarlet Knights shot 41.7% from the field, 41.2% on three-pointers, and 73.9% on free throws in the game. Ace Bailey led Rutgers with 23 points and 10 rebounds in the win. 

Prior to that game, the Scarlet Knights defeated Monmouth, St. Peter’s, and Wagner to start the season. Rutgers has scored 80.5 points per game and they have allowed 65.3 points per game, while also averaging 39.8 rebounds and 16.5 assists per game this season. Ace Bailey is averaging 20.0 points, 8.0 rebounds, and 1.0 blocks per game, while Rutgers is shooting 49.8% from the field, 71.3% on free throws, and 36.8% on three-pointers this year. Rutgers will meet Notre Dame, Alabama, Ohio State, Penn State, and Seton Hall after this game.

Kennesaw State Owls Betting Preview

The Kennesaw State Owls are 4-1 this season after they defeated Abilene Christian by a score of 84-78 in their last game. Kennesaw State trailed 42-40 at halftime, but they scored 44 points in the second half for the win. Kennesaw State shot 53.7% from the field, 43.8% on three-pointers, and 80.5% on free throws in the game. Simeon Cottle led Kennesaw State with 22 points and four assists in the win. 

Prior to that game, the Owls defeated Presbyterian by a score of 85-67. Kennesaw State has scored 91.4 points per game and they have allowed 70.6 points per game, while also averaging 47.4 rebounds and 16.6 assists per game this season. Simeon Cottle is averaging 18.8 points, 2.4 rebounds, and 4.0 assists per game, while Kennesaw State is shooting 46.2% from the field, 72.9% on free throws, and 38.4% on three-pointers this year. 

Why Rutgers will beat Kennesaw State

• Rutgers has won seven of its last eight games against non-conference opponents.
• Kennesaw State has lost 31 of its last 40 day games against non-conference opponents.

Rutgers vs Kennesaw State Prediction 

Rutgers comes into this matchup ranked #24 in the country and they are undefeated to start the season. The Scarlet Knights are shooting nearly 50% from the field and they have allowed 65 points or fewer in three of their four games. Kennesaw State has won three games in a row and they have scored at least 84 points in all three. The Owls are a very high-scoring team, but this will be the best defense they have played. The home court will give Kennesaw State a boost to start the game, but I expect Rutgers to win easily.