The Western Kentucky Hilltoppers (14-8, 5-4 CUSA) are underdogs (+2.5) as they attempt to continue a three-game winning streak when they visit the Kennesaw State Owls (13-9, 5-4 CUSA) at 7:00 PM ET on Thursday, February 6, 2025 at KSU Convocation Center. The contest airs on ESPN+. The over/under for the matchup is 157.5.
Check out all the Latest NCAA Basketball Betting Previews!
Kennesaw State Cover -2.5 vs Western Kentucky -112
Kennesaw State vs. Western Kentucky betting lines
- Kennesaw State moneyline odds to win: -148
- Western Kentucky moneyline odds to win: +124
- Spread: Kennesaw State (-2.5)
- Total: 157.5
Kennesaw State statistics, trends and more
As the home team
- Kennesaw State has done a better job covering the spread when playing at home (6-3-0) than it has in road tilts (5-3-0).
- In terms of point totals, the Owls hit the over less often at home, as they’ve gone over the total three times in nine opportunities this season (33.3%). In away games, they have hit the over five times in eight opportunities (62.5%).
Recent trends
- The Owls have seen a decrease in scoring recently, racking up 77.7 points per game in their last 10 outings, 0.4 points fewer than the 78.1 they’ve scored this season.
- Kennesaw State has been tougher on defense as of late, giving up 73.4 points per game during its past 10 outings compared to the 74.1 points per game its opponents are averaging in the 2024-25 season.
- The Owls are trending down from beyond the arc during their last 10 outings, making 8.0 threes per game and shooting 26.4% from long range in comparison to their season-long averages of 8.5 makes and 29.2% from distance in the 2024-25 season.
Kennesaw State betting records this season
- ATS Record: 12-8-0 (Home: 6-3-0; Away: 5-3-0)
- ATS Record When Favored by 2.5+: 2-2-0 (As Favorite: 4-2-0; As Underdog: 8-6-0)
- O-U-P: 8-12-0 (Home: 3-6-0; Away: 5-3-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 5-0 (Home: 5-0; Away: 0-0)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 5-9 (Home: 2-1; Away: 2-6)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 42.5 (297th in nation) | 40.9 (51st) | 38.7 (fourth) | 31.0 (167th) | 13.3 (213th) | 13.6 (337th) |
Need to know more about sports betting before you put down a wager on Kennesaw State vs. Western Kentucky? Here’s everything you need to know about how to bet.
Western Kentucky statistics, trends and more
As the away team
- Against the spread, Western Kentucky has been better at home (7-5-0) than away (5-4-0).
- In terms of the over/under, Hilltoppers games have gone over more frequently at home (seven of 12, 58.3%) than on the road (one of nine, 11.1%).
Recent trends
- In their past 10 games, the Hilltoppers are putting up 73.1 points per game, 4.9 fewer points than their season average (78.0).
- Western Kentucky is allowing 76.6 points per game in its past 10 games, compared to its season average of 74.7 points allowed.
- Over their previous 10 games, the Hilltoppers are making 7.7 threes per contest, 0.8 fewer threes than their season average (8.5). They also have a lower three-point percentage over their past 10 contests (30.3%) compared to their season average (34.1%).
Western Kentucky betting records this season
- ATS Record: 12-9-0 (Home: 7-5-0; Away: 5-4-0)
- ATS Record When Underdog by 2.5+: 4-3-0 (As Favorite: 8-6-0; As Underdog: 4-3-0)
- O-U-P: 8-13-0 (Home: 7-5-0; Away: 1-8-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 10-3 (Home: 9-2; Away: 1-1)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 2-5 (Home: 0-0; Away: 2-5)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 43.6 (246th in nation) | 40.8 (48th) | 33.7 (108th) | 36.7 (355th) | 12.6 (263rd) | 11.4 (190th) |
BetDecider Team
The BetDecider team brings you the most current sports betting content, with expert insights and tips. Our aim is that you can make an informed betting decision, including best odds and exclusive sportsbook offers, to maximize your betting experience.
