Western Kentucky vs Kennesaw State Prediction 2/6/25 College Basketball Picks

In this article, we will formulate a Western Kentucky vs Kennesaw State for this college basketball game on Thursday, February 6th, at the KSU Convocation Center. To formulate this prediction, we will examine:

-The Hilltoppers’ recent form and recent player performance 

-The Owls’ recent form and recent player performance

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Western Kentucky

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Kennesaw State

-Recent betting trends in games played between Western Kentucky and Kennesaw State

-A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for Today’s Game between the Hilltoppers and Owls. 

Western Kentucky Has Confidence

Western Kentucky has a ton of confidence right now and they have won three games in a row. Two games ago against UTEP, Western Kentucky was able to secure a 78-74 victory, and in the last game against New Mexico State, they dominated 101-69. In the second half the offense scored 59 points and that was enough to pace the win. Don McHenry put up 27 points, four rebounds, and two assists. Tyrone Marshall Jr also put up 24 points, seven rebounds, and three assists. 

Western Kentucky overall this season has been strong and they come into this game with a 14-8 record and they have gone 12-7-2 against the spread. The over has hit in only eight of the games. Western Kentucky is averaging 78 points, while their defense is giving up 74.7 points per game. The offense is ranked 92nd in the league while the defense is ranked 271st in the league. They are averaging 8.82 steals per game which is 32nd in the league. Don McHenry has been the top player, averaging 17.8 points while shooting 40.6 percent from the field and 32.9 percent from deep. Braxton Bayless is shooting 52 percent from behind the three-point line. 

Why Western Kentucky Will Beat Kennesaw State

• Western Kentucky has won each of its last three games against the Conference USA.
• Kennesaw State has lost the first half in seven of its last nine night games.

Has Kennesaw State Been A Disappointment?

It feels like Kennesaw State should have a better record than they do. Earlier in the season they were able to knock off Rutgers, but they have also had a couple of disappointing losses. One of those losses was against Western Kentucky, and in that game, they gave up 85 points. Two games ago against Liberty, they lost 76-68 but they bounced back in the last game against FIU. The offense scored 73 points and that was enough for the six-point victory. Adrian Wooley had a strong game putting up 18 points, five rebounds, and three assists. 

Kennesaw State sits with a 13-9 record overall and they have gone 12-7 against the spread. Kennesaw State is averaging 78.1 points while their defense is giving up 74.1 points per game. The offense is ranked 89th in the league while the defense is ranked 253rd in the league. They are averaging 28.91 three-point attempts per game, which is 17th in the league. Guard Adiran Wooley is averaging 18.2 points while shooting 51.1 percent from the field. 

Why Kennesaw State Will Beat Western Kentucky

• Kennesaw State has won nine of its last 10 games at KSU Convocation Center against non-AP-ranked opponents.
• Western Kentucky has lost three of its last four night games against the Conference USA.
• Western Kentucky has lost the first half in three of its last four road night games against the Conference USA.

Western Kentucky vs Kennesaw State Prediction

This game is going to be a shootout. The first time these two teams faced off, Western Kentucky scored 85 points, and they are going to have no issue running up the score here. The difference in the game though, is that Kennesaw State’s offense is going ot be better. Kennesaw State is averaging 78.1 points per game and they are going ot go over that number here. Both teams are going to light it up from deep, there is going to be no answer with the defense, and the over is going to cash here.