| MATCHUP | Louisiana Tech Bulldogs | Kennesaw State Owls |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 15-11 | 15-11 |
| Spread | +6.5 -118 | -6.5 -102 |
| Moneyline | +225 | -278 |
| Total | Over 147.5 (-105) | Under 147.5 (-115) |
| Where | KSU Convocation Center, Kennesaw, GA | |
| When | Saturday, February 21, 2026 | |
| Time | 05:00 PM EST | |
| TV | ESPN+ | |
Kennesaw State Owls Preview
The Kennesaw State Owls have a 15-11 overall record and a 7-8 record in the CUSA. They are coming off a 91-87 road win against Missouri State and their previous three games were an 83-79 home loss against Sam Houston, a 90-87 home loss against Middle Tennessee and a 77-58 road loss against Jacksonville State.
Offensively, Kennesaw State averages 85.3 points per game, while allowing 77.2 points per game defensively. The Owls shoot with 45% from the field and grab 41.8 rebounds per game, while dishing out 14.7 assists per game. They average 5.4 blocks per game and 7 steals per game defensively.
RJ Johnson leads Kennesaw State in scoring, with an average of 14.2 points per game, while shooting with 48.6% from the field and 62.7% from the free throw line, adding a team-high 3.6 assists. Frankquon Sherman is the team’s leading rebounder with 8.2 per game.
Louisiana Tech Bulldogs Preview
The Louisiana Tech Bulldogs have a 15-11 overall record and an 8-7 record in the CUSA. They are coming off a 77-71 home win against Jacksonville State and their previous three games were a 77-64 road loss against FIU, a 79-78 road win against Missouri State and an 87-78 home win against Sam Houston.
Offensively, Louisiana Tech averages 69.5 points per game, while allowing 64.7 points per game defensively. The Bulldogs shoot with 44% from the field and grab 39.1 rebounds per game, while dishing out 12.4 assists per game. They average 4.7 blocks per game and 7.1 steals per game defensively.
DJ Dudley leads Louisiana Tech in scoring, with an average of 13.9 points per game, while shooting with 43.8% from the field and 67.5% from the free throw line. Kaden Cooper is the team’s leading rebounder with 8 per game. AJ Bates leads the team in assists with 5.8 per game.
Louisiana Tech Bulldogs @ Kennesaw State Owls Betting Trends: February 21, 2026
Why the Kennesaw State Owls will win
- Kennesaw State has won 10 of its last 11 games at VyStar Arena following a road win.
- Louisiana Tech has lost each of its last three road day games against Conference opponents.
- Louisiana Tech has lost the first half in each of its last six day games.
Why the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs will win
- The road team has won each of Kennesaw State’s last three games.
- Kennesaw State has lost three of its last four games.
Total Points Facts
- Thirty-two of Kennesaw State’s last 38 day games have produced a total of 149+ points.
- Ten of Louisiana Tech’s last 12 day games have produced a total of 141 or fewer points.
Matchup/League Facts
- Kennesaw State ranks 363rd among Division 1 teams for opponent free throw attempts per game this season (27.6).
- Kennesaw State ranks 362nd among Division 1 teams for opponent free throws made per game this season (20.1).
- Louisiana Tech ranks 5th among Division 1 teams for opponent field goals made per game this season (21.8).
- Louisiana Tech ranks 360th among Division 1 teams for free throw percentage this season (64.6%).
Louisiana Tech vs Kennesaw State Prediction
In this Louisiana Tech vs Kennesaw State Prediction, Kennesaw State is coming as -7 home favorites. Both teams have identical overall records this season and similar ATS records, but they are coming into this matchup in opposite forms. Kennesaw State is 1-3 in its last 4 games and 2-6 against the spread, while Louisiana Tech is 3-1 in its last 4 games and 7-3 against the spread, while having a superior defense, allowing 12.5 points per game less than Kennesaw State, ranking 9th in the entire nation in points allowed. I expect a close game, so take Louisiana Tech and get the +7 points in this one.