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Kennesaw State vs Delaware Prediction 1/4/2026 Today’s College Basketball Picks
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| MATCHUP | Kennesaw State Owls | Delaware Blue Hens |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 8-6 | 5-9 |
| Where | Bob Carpenter Center, Newark, DE | |
| When | Sunday, January 4, 2026 | |
| Time | 02:00 PM EST | |
| TV | ESPN+ | |
Delaware Blue Hens Preview
Delaware Blue Hens have a 4-9 record this season and are tied for 11th place in Conference USA. They have a 2-5 home record and are coming off a 67-64 home loss against Jacksonville State. Their previous three games were a 61-43 home loss against Missouri State, a 65-57 home win against Rider and an 88-66 home loss against Cal State Northridge.
Offensively, Delaware averages 66.1 points per game, while allowing 72.2 points per game defensively. The Blue Hens shoot with 44% from the field and grab 32.1 rebounds per game, while dishing out 13.5 assists per game. They average 3.6 blocks per game and 5.9 steals per game defensively.
Christian Bliss leads Delaware in scoring, with an average of 14.8 points per game, while shooting with 38.7% from the field and 83.3% from the free throw line. Macon Emory is the team’s leading rebounder with 7.5 per game, while Christian Bliss also leads the team with 6.2 assists per game.
Kennesaw State Owls Preview
Kennesaw State Owls have an 8-5 record this season and are tied for 9th place in Conference USA. They have a 2-2 away record and are coming off an 81-73 away loss against Liberty. Their previous three games were a 92-81 home loss against Alabama, a 68-67 away loss against Middle Tennessee and a 121-66 home win against Southwestern (TX).
Offensively, Kennesaw State averages 91.8 points per game, while allowing 76.4 points per game defensively. The Owls shoot with 46% from the field and grab 47.2 rebounds per game, while dishing out 15 assists per game. They average 4.8 blocks per game and 7.9 steals per game defensively.
Simeon Cottle leads Kennesaw State in scoring, with an average of 19.5 points per game, while shooting with 43.2% from the field and 84% from the free throw line. Frankquon Sherman is the team’s leading rebounder with 8.3 per game, while Kaden Rickard adds a team-high 3.1 assists per game.
Kennesaw State Owls @ Delaware Blue Hens Betting Trends: January 4, 2026
Why the Delaware Blue Hens will win
- Kennesaw State has lost each of its last three games.
- Kennesaw State has lost the first half in five of its last six day games against Conference opponents.
Why the Kennesaw State Owls will win
- Delaware has lost each of its last five day games at Bob Carpenter Center.
- The road team has won four of Delaware’s last five games.
- Delaware has lost the first half in each of its last four day games at Bob Carpenter Center.
Total Points Facts
- Each of Kennesaw State’s last eight day games have produced a total of 160+ points.
- Eleven of Delaware’s last 13 games against non-AP-ranked opponents have produced a total of 151 or fewer points.
Kennesaw State vs Delaware Prediction
In this Kennesaw State vs Delaware Prediction, Kennesaw State is coming as -6.5 road favorites. Kennesaw State has been the better team this season as they have twice as many overall wins than Delaware, who has been struggling at home with a 2-5 record. They are 4-1 against the spread in their last 5 games and have a superior offense, scoring a whopping 25.7 points per game more than Delaware and have a +15.4 point differential this season, so I expect a comfortable win for the road team in this one. Take Kennesaw State and lay the points.
