Liberty (26-6) vs Kennesaw State (19-13)
Game Info: Friday, March 14, 2025 at 12:30 pm (Propst Arena)
Betting Odds: Liberty -7.5 -- Over/Under: 138.5 Click Here for the Latest Odds
Where to Watch: CBSSN
The Kennesaw State Owls and Liberty Flames meet Friday in the college basketball CUSA Semifinal at the Propst Arena. Here’s a Kennesaw State vs Liberty Prediction. This article will include a Kennesaw State vs Liberty Pick.
Kennesaw State Owls Betting Preview
The Kennesaw State Owls recently played FIU, Liberty, Jacksonville State, and New Mexico State. Kennesaw State looks to win four straight games for the first time since November.
The Kennesaw State Owls are averaging 76.4 points on 42.7 percent shooting and allowing 72.9 points on 41.1 percent shooting. Adrian Wooley is averaging 18.5 points and 5.2 rebounds, while Simeon Cottle is averaging 17.7 points and 2.4 rebounds. Braedan Lue is dishing 0.7 assists and Jamil Miller is grabbing 4.9 rebounds. The Kennesaw State Owls are shooting 30.5 percent from beyond the arc and 71.3 percent from the free throw line. The Kennesaw State Owls are allowing 31.7 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 36.8 rebounds per game.
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Liberty Flames Betting Preview
The Liberty Flames recently beat Middle Tennessee, Western Kentucky, and UTEP. Liberty has won 12 of its last 14 games.
The Liberty Flames are averaging 76.2 points on 48.8 percent shooting and allowing 62.3 points on 39.9 percent shooting. Taelon Peter is averaging 13.8 points and 4.2 rebounds, while Kaden Metheny is averaging 12.9 points and 2.9 rebounds. Zach Cleveland is the third double-digit scorer and Isaiah Ihnen is grabbing 4.3 rebounds. The Liberty Flames are shooting 38 percent from beyond the arc and 66.2 percent from the free throw line. The Liberty Flames are allowing 27.6 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 30.7 rebounds per game.
Why the Liberty Flames will win
- Liberty has won nine of its last 10 games against the Conference USA.
- Kennesaw State has lost the first half in four of its last five games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
Why the Kennesaw State Owls will win
- Kennesaw State has won each of its last three games.
Matchup/League Facts
- Liberty ranks 5th among Division 1 teams for effective field goal percentage this season (58.0%).
- Liberty ranks 6th among Division 1 teams for opponent assist to turnover ratio this season (0.75).
- Kennesaw State ranks 26th among Division 1 teams for pace this season (71.0).
- Kennesaw State ranks T28th among Division 1 teams for three-point field goal attempts per game this season (28.1).
Kennesaw State vs Liberty Injury Report
Liberty will be without Isaiah Ihnen due to an undisclosed issue. Andre Weir is questionable for Kennesaw State with a foot injury.
Kennesaw State vs Liberty Prediction
Liberty has the rest advantage and has been the better team this season, but the value is with Kennesaw State and the points. Kennesaw State just beat Liberty a couple of weeks ago as an 8.5-point underdog. Kennesaw State is coming off three solid wins, which includes an upset win over Jacksonville State. Kennesaw State is also 19-10 ATS on the season, making the Owls one of the more profitable teams in college basketball. Kennesaw State is an above-average defensive team and should do enough to stay in this game until the end. I’ll grab the points.
Randy’s Pick Kennesaw State +7.5
AUTHOR: Randy Chambers
