Kennesaw State vs Middle Tennessee Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Jan. 9

Middle Tennessee head coach Nick McDevitt yells to his players during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Florida Atlantic, Thursday, Feb. 16, 2023, in Murfreesboro, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)
(AP Photo/Wade Payne)
  • Middle Tennessee is a -9.5 point favorite vs Kennesaw State
  • Total (Over/Under): 158.5 points
  • Kennesaw State / Middle Tennessee TV channel: ESPN+

The Kennesaw State Owls visit Murphy Center to take on the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders on Jan. 9. Tip off is scheduled for 7:30pm EST in Murfreesboro, TN.

Middle Tennessee is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -9.5 (-105).

The Kennesaw State vs. Middle Tennessee Over/Under is 158.5 total points.

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Kennesaw State vs. Middle Tennessee Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Kennesaw State+9.5 -115O 158.5 -115+340
Middle Tennessee -9.5 -105U 158.5 -105-450

Kennesaw State vs Middle Tennessee Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Middle Tennessee will win this college basketball game with 80.0% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Kennesaw State vs Middle Tennessee Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Kennesaw State will cover the spread with 51.0% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Kennesaw State has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 17 of their last 27 games (+5.40 Units / 17% ROI)
  • Kennesaw State has hit the Game Total Over in 8 of their last 13 away games (+2.50 Units / 17% ROI)
  • Kennesaw State has hit the Team Total Under in 8 of their last 13 away games (+2.20 Units / 15% ROI)
  • Middle Tennessee has hit the Moneyline in 10 of their last 13 games at home (+8.15 Units / 40% ROI)
  • Middle Tennessee has hit the 1H Moneyline in 12 of their last 31 games (+6.65 Units / 18% ROI)
  • Middle Tennessee have covered the Spread in 9 of their last 13 games at home (+5.70 Units / 40% ROI)
  • Middle Tennessee has hit the Game Total Under in 8 of their last 13 games at home (+2.50 Units / 17% ROI)
  • Middle Tennessee has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 17 of their last 31 games (+2.30 Units / 6% ROI)

Kennesaw State Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Kennesaw State has a 7-4 record against the spread this college basketball season (+2.6 Units / 21.49% ROI).

  • 6-5 when betting on the Moneyline for +5.35 Units / 41.8% ROI
  • 5-6 when betting the Over for -1.6 Units / -13.17% ROI
  • 6-5 when betting the Under for +0.55 Units / 4.56% ROI

Middle Tennessee Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Middle Tennessee has a 7-3 record against the spread this college basketball season (+3.7 Units / 26.06% ROI).

  • 8-5 when betting on the Moneyline for +5.1 Units / 25.37% ROI
  • 6-7 when betting the Over for -1.7 Units / -11.89% ROI
  • 7-6 when betting the Under for +0.4 Units / 2.8% ROI

Kennesaw State Offensive Stats & Trends:

Kennesaw State has averaged 81.2 points per game (1,137 points/14 games) this season — best among Conference USA Teams; League Avg: 78.0

Kennesaw State has 23.4 free throw attempts per game this season — best among Conference USA Teams; League Avg: 19.9

Kennesaw State has averaged 15.3 offensive rebounds per game (214 rebounds/14 games) this season — best among Conference USA Teams; League Avg: 11.2

Kennesaw State shot 32% from three (268/826) last season — tied for 34th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 34%

Middle Tennessee Offensive Stats & Trends:

Middle Tennessee shot 30% from three (221/724) last season — tied for 7th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 34%

Middle Tennessee had an assist to turnover ratio of 0.7 (305 assists/ 417 TOs) last season — lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.2

Middle Tennessee is shooting 31% from three (325/1,059) since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for 9th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 34%

Middle Tennessee averaged 9.8 assists per game (305 assists/31 games) last season — tied for 2nd lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 13.4

Kennesaw State Defensive Stats & Trends:

Kennesaw State has allowed opponents to shoot 29% from three (89/311) since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among Atlantic Sun Teams ; League Avg: 34%

Kennesaw State has averaged 29.1 defensive rebounds per game (408 rebounds/14 games) this season — tied for 2nd best among Conference USA Teams; League Avg: 26.8

Kennesaw State has allowed opponents to shoot 42% (374/889) since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among Atlantic Sun Teams ; League Avg: 45%

Kennesaw State has allowed opponents to shoot 40% (358/888) this season — tied for 3rd best among Conference USA Teams ; League Avg: 41%

Middle Tennessee Defensive Stats & Trends:

Middle Tennessee averaged 5.3 steals per game (164 steals/31 games) last season — tied for 34th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.7

Middle Tennessee has averaged 7.6 steals per game (114 steals/15 games) this season — tied for 5th lowest among Conference USA Teams; League Avg: 7.8

Middle Tennessee has allowed opponents to shoot 28% from three (92/333) this season — best among Conference USA Teams ; League Avg: 31%

Middle Tennessee has 114 steals this season — tied for 5th fewest among Conference USA Teams


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