| MATCHUP | Jacksonville State Gamecocks | Kennesaw State Owls |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 8-8 | 10-6 |
| Where | KSU Convocation Center, Kennesaw, GA | |
| When | Saturday, January 10, 2026 | |
| Time | 05:00 PM EST | |
| TV | ESPN+ | |
Kennesaw State Owls Preview
Kennesaw State Owls have a 9-6 record this season and are tied for 9th place in Conference USA. They have a 6-1 home record and are coming off a 90-80 home win against Missouri State. Their previous three games were a 67-52 away loss against Delaware, an 81-73 away loss against Liberty and a 92-81 home loss against Alabama.
Offensively, Kennesaw State averages 89 points per game, while allowing 76 points per game defensively. The Owls shoot with 45% from the field and grab 45.9 rebounds per game, while dishing out 15 assists per game. They average 5.2 blocks per game and 7.8 steals per game defensively.
Simeon Cottle leads Kennesaw State in scoring, with an average of 19.7 points per game, while shooting with 41.4% from the field and 86% from the free throw line, adding a team-high 3.8 assists. Frankquon Sherman is the team’s leading rebounder with 7.9 per game.
Jacksonville State Gamecocks Preview
Jacksonville State Gamecocks have an 8-7 record this season and are tied for 4th place in Conference USA. They have a 2-3 road record and are coming off a 71-64 home win against Florida International. Their previous three games were a 78-69 away loss against Liberty, a 67-64 away win against Delaware and a 78-67 home win against Western Kentucky.
Offensively, Jacksonville State averages 73.7 points per game, while allowing 64.6 points per game defensively. The Gamecocks shoot with 44% from the field and grab 39.2 rebounds per game, while dishing out 13.2 assists per game. They average 3.4 blocks per game and 6.2 steals per game defensively.
Mostapha El Moutaouakkil leads Jacksonville State in scoring, with an average of 18 points per game, while shooting with 46.4% from the field and 64.2% from the free throw line, adding a team-high 7.4 rebounds. Jaye Nash adds a team-high 4.3 assists per game.
Jacksonville State Gamecocks @ Kennesaw State Owls Betting Trends: January 10, 2026
Why the Kennesaw State Owls will win
- Kennesaw State has won each of its last four games against Jacksonville State.
- Kennesaw State has won the first half in each of its last four home games.
Why the Jacksonville State Gamecocks will win
- Jacksonville State has won four of its last five games.
- Kennesaw State has lost four of its last five games.
- Kennesaw State has lost the first half in six of its last seven day games against Conference opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Each of Jacksonville State’s last eight games against Conference opponents have produced a total of 147 or fewer points.
- Each of Kennesaw State’s last six games at VyStar Arena have produced a total of 161+ points.
Matchup/League Facts
- Kennesaw State ranks 2nd among Division 1 teams for rebounds per game this season (45.8).
- Kennesaw State ranks 363rd among Division 1 teams for opponent free throws made per game this season (20.7).
- Jacksonville State ranks 9th among Division 1 teams for opponent field goals made per game this season (21.3).
- Jacksonville State ranks 11th among Division 1 teams for opponent field goal percentage this season (38.1%).
Jacksonville State vs Kennesaw State Prediction
In this Jacksonville State vs Kennesaw State Prediction, Kennesaw State is coming as -6 home favorites. Both teams have almost identical overall records this season but Kennesaw State has been almost perfect at home, while Jacksonville State has been below average on the road. Jacksonville State is coming into this matchup in better form, as they are 4-1 in their last 5 games and 4-1 against the spread, while Kennesaw State is 1-4 in its last 5 and 1-2 against the spread. Jacksonville State also has a superior defense, allowing 11.4 points per game more than the hosts, so I like them as road dogs in this spot. Take Jacksonville State and get the +6 points.