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The Kennesaw State Owls (9-6, 1-1 CUSA) visit the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers (10-6, 1-2 CUSA) after losing three straight road games. The Hilltoppers are favored by 8 points in the matchup, which tips at 3:00 PM ET on Saturday, January 11, 2025. The matchup’s over/under is set at 163.5.
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Who Will Win Western Kentucky vs. Kennesaw State?
Western Kentucky and Kennesaw State Betting Trends, Records Against the Spread
Western Kentucky is 2-0 against the spread so far when playing as at least 8-point favorites.
In games this year in which it was an underdog by 8 points or more, Kennesaw State has a 3-2 record against the spread.
The Hilltoppers and the Owls combine to average 4.1 fewer points per game than the total of 163.5 set for this matchup.
Western Kentucky and Kennesaw State have seen their opponents average a combined 12.2 fewer points per game than the over/under of 163.5 set for this matchup.
The average point total for Western Kentucky’s games this season is 9.1 fewer points than the total of 163.5 in this matchup.
The average over/under for Owls games this season is 7.2 fewer points than the point total of 163.5 in this outing.
The Hilltoppers are 8-6-0 against the spread this season.
The Owls have gone 8-4-0 ATS this year.
Western Kentucky Stats & Insights
Western Kentucky is outscoring opponents by 2.2 points per game with a +34 scoring differential overall. It puts up 78.3 points per game (106th in college basketball) and gives up 76.1 per contest (299th in college basketball).
Western Kentucky ranks 159th in college basketball at 33.2 rebounds per game. That’s 4.7 fewer than the 37.9 its opponents average.
The Hilltoppers connect on 8.3 three-pointers per game (133rd in college basketball), while their opponents have made 8.6 on average.
Western Kentucky ranks 239th in college basketball by averaging 93.4 points per 100 possessions on offense, and defensively is 166th in college basketball, allowing 90.8 points per 100 possessions.
The Hilltoppers are scoring 83.2 points per game this season in home games, which is 13.2 more points than they’re averaging away from home (70).
Kennesaw State Stats & Insights
Kennesaw State is outscoring opponents by 5.9 points per game, with a +88 scoring differential overall. It puts up 81.1 points per game (61st in college basketball) and gives up 75.2 per outing (281st in college basketball).
Kennesaw State wins the rebound battle by 7.8 boards on average. It records 39.1 rebounds per game, sixth in college basketball, while its opponents pull down 31.3.
Kennesaw State hits 9.6 three-pointers per game (47th in college basketball), 2.5 more than its opponents.
Kennesaw State’s 94.8 points per 100 possessions on offense rank 212th in college basketball, and the 87.9 points it allows per 100 possessions rank 104th in college basketball.
In 2024-25 the Owls are scoring 15.8 more points per game at home (92.4) than away (76.6).
Western Kentucky Key Players to Watch
The scoring leader for the Hilltoppers this season is Don McHenry, who averages 17 points, three rebounds, and 1.8 assists per game.
Tyrone Marshall leads Western Kentucky in rebounding, averaging 6.6 per game, while Jalen Jackson leads the team in assists, distributing an average of 2.1 in each contest.
The Hilltoppers get the most three-point shooting production out of McHenry, who makes 2.1 threes per game.
McHenry and Leeroy Odiahi lead Western Kentucky on the defensive end, with McHenry leading the team in steals averaging two per game and Odiahi in blocks averaging 0.8 per contest.
Kennesaw State Key Players to Watch
Simeon Cottle sits at the top of the Owls scoring leaderboard with 18.7 points per game. Cottle also grabs 2.3 rebounds and racks up 3.3 assists per game.
Jamil Miller puts up a stat line of 6.3 rebounds, 8.8 points and one assist per game for Kennesaw State to take the top rebound spot on the team. Adrian Wooley holds the top spot for assists with 3.5 per game, adding 17.7 points and 4.6 rebounds per matchup.
Cottle makes 3.3 three-pointers per game, the most on the Owls.
Kennesaw State’s leader in steals is Wooley with 1.3 per game, and its leader in blocks is Andre Weir with 0.8 per game.
Western Kentucky vs. Kennesaw State Prediction
Western Kentucky 79, Kennesaw State 73
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