Kennesaw State Vs Eastern Kentucky: College Basketball Betting Preview, Tips And Picks – January 2, 2023

Written By PlayPicks Staff on January 1, 2023

The Eastern Kentucky Colonels (8-6, 1-0 ASUN) will look to extend a three-game winning run when hitting the road against the Kennesaw State Owls (9-5, 1-0 ASUN) on Monday, January 2, 2023 at KSU Convocation Center. It airs at 6:30 PM ET on ESPN. Keep reading to find betting insights and statistics to help place a wager on the Owls’ (-261 to win on the moneyline) contest versus the Colonels (+208).

The betting facts in this article are based off odds valid as of January 2, 2023 at 5:44 PM ET. See below for a table with the latest odds for this game and click here to get the best DraftKings Sportsbook deposit bonus!

Kennesaw State Vs Eastern Kentucky Betting Lines

Computer Picks

Spread Pick Eastern Kentucky (+6)
Total Pick Under (145.5)

Predictions are calculated by a data-driven algorithm (raw power score) that ranks head-to-head matchup results within a closed network of games. Prediction confidence is determined by the delta between each team’s raw power score.

Kennesaw State Vs Eastern Kentucky Stat Rankings

Kennesaw State Avg. (Rank) Eastern Kentucky Avg. (Rank)
72.4 (177th) Points Scored 81.5 (24th)
66.1 (111th) Points Allowed 74 (302nd)
33.6 (235th) Rebounds 39.2 (20th)
9.4 (218th) Off. Rebounds 13.4 (7th)
9.1 (44th) 3pt Made 10.6 (7th)
14.2 (130th) Assists 17 (20th)
12.7 (219th) Turnovers 12.9 (234th)

Kennesaw State Vs Eastern Kentucky Betting Trends

  • The Owls’ record against the spread is 8-3-0.
  • Kennesaw State has two wins ATS (2-1) as a 6-point favorite or greater this season.
  • There have been five Owls games (out of 11) that went over the total this year.
  • In three games this season, Kennesaw State and its opponent have combined to score more than 145.5 points.
  • The over/under for this game is 145.5 points, 6.9 more than the average point total for Owls games this season.
  • Eastern Kentucky has six wins in 11 games against the spread this season.
  • As a 6-point underdog or greater, the Colonels have two wins ATS (2-3).
  • Kennesaw State has seen five of its 11 games hit the over.
  • Colonels games have gone over 145.5 points on four occasions this season.
  • This season, Eastern Kentucky’s games have resulted in an average scoring total of 155.5, which is 10 points higher than the over/under for this matchup.

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Kennesaw State Impact Players

  • Chris Youngblood paces his team in both points (13.6) and assists (1.8) per contest, and also puts up 4.6 rebounds. Defensively, he averages 1.1 steals and 0.4 blocked shots.
  • Terrell Burden puts up a team-leading 3.6 assists per contest. He is also posting 10.9 points and 2.4 rebounds, shooting 47.2% from the floor.
  • Brandon Stroud paces the Owls at 6.7 rebounds per contest, while also putting up 1.3 assists and 7.7 points.
  • Demond Robin is posting 9.4 points, 0.6 assists and 4.9 rebounds per contest.
  • Kasen Jennings posts 6.8 points, 1.1 rebounds and 1.9 assists per contest, shooting 40.3% from the field and 42.6% from downtown with 1.4 made 3-pointers per contest.

Eastern Kentucky Impact Players

  • Devontae Blanton tops the Colonels in scoring (16.2 points per game) and assists (2.9), and posts 6 rebounds. He also delivers 1.2 steals and 0.2 blocked shots.
  • Michael Moreno gives the Colonels 12.4 points, 6.2 rebounds and 2 assists per game. He also posts 1 steal and 0.6 blocked shots.
  • Isaiah Cozart is the Colonels’ top rebounder (6.4 per game), and he averages 7.5 points and 0.4 assists.
  • Cooper Robb gives the Colonels 7.4 points, 4.6 rebounds and 2.1 assists per contest. He also posts 2 steals and 0.1 blocked shots.
  • Tayshawn Comer is putting up 6.6 points, 2.3 rebounds and 3.9 assists per contest, making 33% of his shots from the field.
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