Kennesaw State (9-7) vs Sam Houston State (8-9)
January 16, 2025 at 07:00 PM EST
The Line: Betting Odds: Kennesaw State -1 — Over/Under: 162.5
The Sam Houston State Bearkats and Kennesaw State Owls meet Thursday in college basketball action at the KSU Convocation Center. Here’s a Sam Houston State vs Kennesaw State Prediction. This article will include a Sam Houston State vs Kennesaw State Pick.
Sam Houston State Bearkats Betting Preview
The Sam Houston State Bearkats lost to Liberty, beat FIU, and they play Jacksonville State, Middle Tennessee, and Western Kentucky next. The Sam Houston State Bearkats are averaging 79.3 points on 46.2 percent shooting and allowing 77.8 points on 46.2 percent shooting. Lamar Wilkerson is averaging 19.8 points and 3.6 rebounds, while Cameron Huefner is averaging 14.3 points and 5 rebounds. Marcus Boykin is the third double-digit scorer and Dorian Finister is grabbing 6.1 rebounds. The Sam Houston State Bearkats are shooting 39.4 percent from beyond the arc and 71.9 percent from the free throw line. The Sam Houston State Bearkats are allowing 35.8 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 32.4 rebounds per game.
Kennesaw State Owls Betting Preview
The Kennesaw State Owls lost to Middle Tennessee and Western Kentucky, and they play La Tech, New Mexico State, and UTEP next. The Kennesaw State Owls are averaging 80.3 points on 42.4 percent shooting and allowing 75.8 points on 41.1 percent shooting. Simeon Cottle is averaging 18.4 points and 2.3 rebounds, while Adrian Wooley is averaging 18.3 points and 4.9 rebounds. Braedan Lue is the third double-digit scorer and Jamil Miller is grabbing 6.3 rebounds. The Kennesaw State Owls are shooting 31.3 percent from beyond the arc and 70.9 percent from the free throw line. The Kennesaw State Owls are allowing 30.6 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 39.2 rebounds per game.
Why the Kennesaw State Owls will win
- The home team has won each of Kennesaw State’s last six games.
- Sam Houston State has lost four of its last five games against the Conference USA.
- The home team has won the first half in six of Sam Houston State’s last seven games.
Why the Sam Houston State Bearkats will win
- Kennesaw State has lost four of its last five night games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
- Sam Houston State has won the first half in 10 of its last 13 games against Conference opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Sixty-two of Sam Houston State’s last 67 night games have produced a total of 160 or fewer points.
- Forty-one of Kennesaw State’s last 48 games against non-AP-ranked opponents at KSU Convocation Center have produced a total of 162 or fewer points.
Matchup/League Facts
- Kennesaw State ranks 17th among Division 1 teams for pace this season (73.2).
- Kennesaw State ranks 22nd among Division 1 teams for field goal attempts per game this season (64.3).
Sam Houston State vs Kennesaw State Injury Report
Neither Sam Houston State nor Kennesaw State has a player listed on its injury report.
Sam Houston State vs Kennesaw State Prediction
The Sam Houston State Bearkats are probably the more talented team, with an offense that averages nearly 80 points per game. The problem is, that Sam Houston doesn’t defend much, and it leads to high-scoring games that can go either way. The Kennesaw State Owls are the better defensive side, and they’re undefeated at home through seven games. That includes an upset win over Towson. Kennesaw State is a tough out at the KSU Convocation Center, so in a near pick ’em spot, I have to lean toward the home team. Give me Kennesaw State to improve to 8-0 on its home court.