Kennesaw State vs Western Kentucky Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Jan. 11

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  • Western Kentucky is a -8.5 point favorite vs Kennesaw State
  • Total (Over/Under): 161.5 points
  • Kennesaw State / Western Kentucky TV channel: ESPN+

The Kennesaw State Owls visit E.A. Diddle Arena to take on the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers on Jan. 11. Tip off is scheduled for 3:00pm EST in Bowling Green, KY.

Western Kentucky is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -8.5 (-105).

The Kennesaw State vs. Western Kentucky Over/Under is 161.5 total points.

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Kennesaw State vs. Western Kentucky Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Kennesaw State+8.5 -115O 161.5 -110+280
Western Kentucky -8.5 -105U 161.5 -110-350

Kennesaw State vs Western Kentucky Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Western Kentucky will win this college basketball game with 79.1% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Kennesaw State vs Western Kentucky Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Western Kentucky will cover the spread with 56.1% 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 (+5.55 Units / 18% ROI)
  • Kennesaw State has hit the Game Total Over in 9 of their last 14 away games (+3.50 Units / 23% ROI)
  • Kennesaw State has hit the Team Total Under in 15 of their last 27 games (+1.45 Units / 5% ROI)
  • Western Kentucky have covered the Spread in 19 of their last 32 games (+8.00 Units / 23% ROI)
  • Western Kentucky has hit the Moneyline in 14 of their last 18 games at home (+6.70 Units / 10% ROI)
  • Western Kentucky has hit the Team Total Over in 12 of their last 18 games at home (+5.10 Units / 25% ROI)
  • Western Kentucky has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 11 of their last 18 games at home (+4.20 Units / 20% ROI)
  • Western Kentucky has hit the Game Total Over in 11 of their last 18 games at home (+3.30 Units / 17% ROI)

Kennesaw State Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Kennesaw State has a 8-4 record against the spread this college basketball season (+3.6 Units / 27.27% ROI).

  • 6-6 when betting on the Moneyline for +4.35 Units / 31.52% ROI
  • 6-6 when betting the Over for -0.6 Units / -4.53% ROI
  • 6-6 when betting the Under for -0.55 Units / -4.18% ROI

Western Kentucky Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Western Kentucky has a 7-4 record against the spread this college basketball season (+2.6 Units / 16.94% ROI).

  • 8-6 when betting on the Moneyline for +1.85 Units / 3.78% ROI
  • 5-9 when betting the Over for -4.95 Units / -32.04% ROI
  • 9-5 when betting the Under for +3.5 Units / 22.8% ROI

Kennesaw State Offensive Stats & Trends:

Kennesaw State has 23.0 free throw attempts per game this season — best among Conference USA Teams; League Avg: 19.9

Kennesaw State has averaged 81.1 points per game (1,216 points/15 games) this season — best among Conference USA Teams; League Avg: 77.8

Kennesaw State has 227 offensive rebounds this season — most among Conference USA Teams

Kennesaw State has 23.0 free throw attempts per game this season — tied for 43rd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 19.5

Western Kentucky Offensive Stats & Trends:

Western Kentucky had an assist to turnover ratio of 1.0 (430 assists/ 440 TOs) last season — tied for 17th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.2

Western Kentucky averaged 13.8 turnovers per game (440 turnovers/32 games) last season — tied for 15th highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 11.6

Western Kentucky has made 8.3 three-pointers per game this season — tied for 5th lowest among Conference USA Teams; League Avg: 8.3

Western Kentucky averaged 80.8 points per game (2,586 points/32 games) last season — 25th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 73.6

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 28.7 defensive rebounds per game (430 rebounds/15 games) this season — 15th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.8

Kennesaw State has averaged 28.7 defensive rebounds per game (430 rebounds/15 games) this season — 3rd best among Conference USA Teams; League Avg: 26.7

Kennesaw State allowed opponents to shoot 35% from three (247/696) last season — tied for 28th highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 34%

Western Kentucky Defensive Stats & Trends:

Western Kentucky averaged 28.1 defensive rebounds per game (899 rebounds/32 games) last season — tied for 14th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.5

Western Kentucky has averaged 28.4 defensive rebounds per game (1,361 rebounds/48 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for 7th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.5

Western Kentucky has averaged 28.9 defensive rebounds per game (462 rebounds/16 games) this season — tied for 11th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.8

Western Kentucky has averaged 28.9 defensive rebounds per game (462 rebounds/16 games) this season — 2nd best among Conference USA Teams; League Avg: 26.7


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