Towson (4-2) vs Kennesaw State (5-1)
Game Info: Friday, November 29, 2024 at 7:30 pm (ENMAX Centre)
Betting Odds: Towson -3 / Kennesaw State +3 --- Over/Under: 155 Click Here for the Latest Odds
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The Towson Tigers are visiting the Kennesaw State Owls on Friday, November 29th at the VisitLethbridge.com Arena. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Towson Tigers vs Kennesaw State Owls Prediction.
Kennesaw State Owls Preview
The Kennesaw State Owls have a 5-2 record this season and are coming off a 59-76 loss to UC Irvine. The Owls are 4-1 against the spread, and 2-3 in over/under, while having a 5-0 home record.
Offensively, Kennesaw State is averaging 89.3 points per game, which is the 13th-best in the nation. Defensively, they are allowing 71.7 points per game (193rd). The Owls shoot 46.3% from the field (144th) and 37% from beyond the arc (82nd). The Owls shoot 71.3% from the free throw line (167th) and are grabbing 47.2 rebounds per game, which is the second-best in the nation.
Simeon Cottle leads Kennesaw State scoring this season, with an average of 18.2 points and 3.8 assists, while Adrian Wooley adds 14.3 points, 4.7 rebounds, and a team-high 4.3 assists. Kennesaw State will face Kent State and Georgia State after this one.
Towson Tigers Preview
The Towson Tigers have a 4-3 record this season and are coming off a 54-65 loss to Kent State. The Tigers are 3-3 against the spread, and 1-5 in over/under while having a 2-2 road record.
Offensively, Towson is averaging 68.8 points per game, which ranks 305th in the nation. Defensively, they allow 62.8 points per game (37th). The Tigers shoot 40.1% from the field (334th) and 31.7% from beyond the arc (253rd). The Tigers shoot 64.9% from the free-throw line (314th) and are grabbing 36.7 rebounds per game (195th).
Dylan Williamson leads Towson in scoring this season, with an average of 14.2 points, while Nendah Tarke adds 13.3 points and a team-high 5.8 rebounds.
Why the Kennesaw State Owls will win
- Towson has lost each of its last seven games against non-conference opponents at neutral venues.
- Kennesaw State has won four of its last five games.
- Towson has lost the first half in eight of its last nine games played at neutral venues.
Why the Towson Tigers will win
- Kennesaw State has lost 32 of its last 40 night games against non-conference opponents.
- Towson has won three of its last four games.
- Kennesaw State has lost the first half in each of its last three night games against non-conference opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Each of Towson's last 20 night games at a neutral venue has produced a total of 150 or fewer points.
- Nine of Kennesaw State's last 10 games have produced a total of 152+ points.
Matchup/League Facts
- Kennesaw State ranks 7th among Division 1 teams for rebounds per game this season (45.0).
- Kennesaw State ranks 16th among Division 1 teams for rebound percentage this season (57.4%).
- Towson ranks 17th among Division 1 teams for opponent three-point field goals made per game this season (5.1).
- Towson ranks 22nd among Division 1 teams for opponent three-point percentage this season (26.3%).
Towson Tigers vs Kennesaw State Owls Prediction
In their only previous meeting back in 2012, Towson won at home, 69-63. In this Towson Tigers vs Kennesaw State Owls Prediction, Towson is coming as -3 road favorites. Towson is better offensively, scoring 20.5 points more than Kennesaw State, while the Owls are better defensively, allowing 8.9 points less. Towson is the second-best rebounding team in the nation and also has a top-100 3-point percentage, while Kennesaw State is struggling mightily with their shooting, being a bottom-30 team in field goal percentage. The value here lies with the road team, so take the Towson Tigers and lay the points on the road.
Nikos’s Pick Towson Tigers -3
AUTHOR: Nikos Lagouretos
