Kennesaw State vs Middle Tennessee Picks and Prediction – 1/10/2025

By: Cameron Ross |

Last Updated: 01/08/2025 at 10:30 PM ET

Kennesaw State at Middle Tennessee 01/09/25 - NCAAB Picks & Predictions
Game Start: 1/10/2025, 12:30 AM UTC
Latest Odds: MTSU -8.5 ; O/U 157.5

Kennesaw State vs Middle Tennessee Prediction

Kennesaw state will be on the road Thursday night with the game in Tennessee against Middle Tennessee. The Owls have nine wins through 14 games played coming into Thursday having won three of the last five including two in a row following the 12 point victory. Offensively Kennesaw State is rolling this season averaging 81.2 points per game on 43.1% shooting and have averaged 97.5 points per game during their last two victories. Defensively Kennesaw State has held their own as well allowing 74.6 points per game overall giving up to 71 in their last outing. Stay on the action with our College Basketball Picks.

Simeon Cottle leads the Kennesaw State offense this season averaging 18.9 points per game.  Adrian Woolley is second on the team averaging 17.3 points to go along with ateam leading 3.6 assist. Braedan Lue is 3rd on the roster scoring 10.5 points per game. Jamil Miller averages 9.1 points and leaves the team pulling in 6.4 rebounds.

The Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders return home Thursday with 10 whales for 15 games played following a 10 point loss in their last outing. Offensively Middle Tennessee is scoring the ball well this season averaging 78 points on 45.6% shooting for the floor but scored just 63 at their last outing. Defensively Middle Tennessee has done just enough this season allowing 71.1 points per game overall despite allowing 73 points in their last loss.

Jestin Porter lead Middle Tennessee this season averaging 13.9 points per game. Big man Essam Mostafa averages 12.5 points and Jlynn Counter chips in a fourth best 11.1 points per game. Camryn Weston is third on the team averaging 12.2 points and adds a team high 3.3 assists.

Kennesaw State vs Middle Tennessee Pick Analysis

Middle Tennessee should have the defense to win Thursday night, but Kennesaw State has the offense to keep things close. Look for the Owls to compete from the opening tip as they pursue a road victory Thursday night. Take Kennesaw State to do enough to cover the big number Thursday night but Middle Tennessee should pull off the home victory. Final Score Prediction, Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders win but the Kennesaw State Owls cover 75-70.

Our Free NCAA Basketball Pick for Middle Tennessee vs Kennesaw State

Kennesaw State Owls +8.5