Kennesaw State vs Louisiana Tech Prediction 1/23/2026 Today’s College Basketball Picks

In this article we will formulate a Kennesaw State vs Louisiana Tech prediction for this College Basketball game on Friday, January 23rd at the Thomas Assembly Center in Ruston, Louisiana. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Kennesaw State Owls Betting Preview

The Kennesaw State Owls are 12-7 (4-4) this season after they lost to Sam Houston by a score of 93-87 in their last game. Kennesaw State trailed 43-39 at halftime and they allowed 50 points in the second half in the loss. The Owls shot 42% from the field, 38% on three pointers, and 74% on free throws in the game. RJ Johnson led Kennesaw State with 32 points and five assists, while Braedan Lue added 18 points and seven rebounds in the loss. 

Prior to that game, Kennesaw State defeated Western Kentucky by a score of 81-65 and FIU by a score of 89-86. The Owls have scored 88.4 points per game with 44.8 rebounds and 15.4 assists per game, while they have allowed 77.2 points against per game this season. RJ Johnson is averaging 12.8 points and 3.1 assists per game, while Braedan Lue is averaging 11.0 points and 5.9 rebounds per game for the Owls. Kennesaw State is shooting 44.9% from the field, 69.7% on free throws, and 34.9% on three pointers this season. 

Louisiana Tech Bulldogs Betting Preview

The Louisiana Tech Bulldogs are 10-8 (3-4) this year after they lost to Jacksonville State by a score of 64-60 in their last game. Louisiana Tech trailed 34-27 at halftime, but did win the second half 33-30 in the loss. The Bulldogs shot 39% from the field, 24% on three pointers, and 92% on free throws in the game. DJ Dudley led Louisiana Tech with 25 points and three rebounds, while Avery Thomas II added 13 points and five rebounds in the loss. 

Prior to that game, Louisiana Tech defeated Middle Tennessee by a score of 59-58 and Delaware by a score of 70-68. The Bulldogs have scored 67.7 points per game with 39.8 rebounds and 12.1 assists per game, while they have allowed 60.5 points against per game this season. DJ Dudley is averaging 13.5 points and 2.6 rebounds per game, while AJ Bates is averaging 10.9 points and 5.3 assists per game for the Bulldogs. Louisiana Tech is shooting 43.3% from the field, 64.0% on free throws, and 29.0% on three pointers this year. 

Why the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs will win

• Louisiana Tech has won each of its last seven day games at Thomas Assembly Center against non-AP-ranked opponents.

Why the Kennesaw State Owls will win

• Kennesaw State has won four of its last five games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
• The road team has won the first half in three of Louisiana Tech’s last four games.

Total Points Facts

• Each of Louisiana Tech’s last 11 games against non-AP-ranked opponents have produced a total of 139 or fewer points.
• Eleven of Kennesaw State’s last 12 day games against non-AP-ranked opponents have produced a total of 144+ points.

Kennesaw State vs Louisiana Tech Prediction 

Kennesaw State comes into this matchup after their winning streak was snapped last time out, but they have scored at least 81 points in five straight games. The Owls are shooting 45% from the field and they score a ton of points, but they play no defense. Louisiana Tech has won two of their last three and they have allowed 64 points or fewer in three straight. The Bulldogs are shooting just 43% from the field, but they are elite on defense. These teams play two different styles, but I have to take the over with how Kennesaw State defends.

David Racey's Pick: Over 143.5