Kennesaw State vs Liberty Prediction 1/2/2026 Today’s College Basketball Picks

In this article we will formulate a Kennesaw State vs Liberty prediction for this College Basketball game on Friday, January 2nd at Liberty Arena in Lynchburg, Virginia. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Kennesaw State Owls Betting Preview

The Kennesaw State Owls are 8-4 (0-1) this season after they lost to Alabama by a score of 92-81 in their last game. Kennesaw State trailed 54-28 at halftime, but did score 53 points in the second half in the loss. The Owls shot 43% from the field, 30% on three pointers, and 78% on free throws in the game. Simeon Cottle led Kennesaw State with 20 points and two rebounds, while RJ Johnson added 16 points and three rebounds in the loss. 

Prior to that game, Kennesaw State lost to Middle Tennessee by a score of 68-67, but did beat a non-D1 team by a score of 121-66 before that. The Owls have scored 93.3 points per game with 47.0 rebounds and 15.0 assists per game, while they have allowed 76.0 points against per game this season. Simeon Cottle is averaging 19.3 points and 2.9 assists per game, while Braedan Lue is averaging 11.6 points and 6.1 rebounds per game for the Owls. Kennesaw State is shooting 47.3% from the field, 68.0% on free throws, and 34.9% on three pointers this season. 

Liberty Flames Betting Preview

The Liberty Flames are 9-3 (1-0) this year after they defeated FIU in overtime by a score of 97-94 in their last game. Liberty led 41-33 at halftime, but they allowed 49 points in the second half, before escaping with the win in overtime. The Flames shot 51% from the field, 38% on three pointers, and 75% on free throws in the game. Brett Decker Jr led Liberty with 27 points and three rebounds, while Kaden Metheny added 25 points and six assists in the win.

Prior to that game, Liberty defeated Dayton by a score of 64-61 and a non-D1 team by a score of 95-57. The Flames have scored 81.6 points per game with 31.5 rebounds and 18.6 assists per game, while they have allowed 67.7 points against per game this season. Brett Decker Jr is averaging 18.6 points and 2.9 rebounds per game, while Kaden Metheny is averaging 14.3 points and 2.6 rebounds per game for the Flames. Liberty is shooting 53.0% from the field, 63.1% on free throws, and 40.8% on three pointers this year. 

Why the Liberty Flames will win

• Liberty has won each of its last 10 night games against the Conference USA.

Why the Kennesaw State Owls will win

• Kennesaw State has won five of its last six night games against non-AP-ranked opponents.

Total Points Facts

• Nineteen of Liberty’s last 20 night games against the Conference USA have produced a total of 153 or fewer points.
• Nine of Kennesaw State’s last 10 games against non-AP-ranked opponents have produced a total of 161+ points.

Kennesaw State vs Liberty Prediction 

Liberty comes into this contest looking for their fourth win in a row and they will be at home for this one. The Flames are shooting 53% from the field and they have scored at least 92 points in three of their last five games. Kennesaw State has dropped two in a row, but they did play Alabama pretty tight last time out. The Owls are shooting 47% from the field and they have scored at least 81 points in four of their last five. Take the over here.

David Racey's Pick: Over 155.5