Kennesaw State at Butler College Basketball Picks & Parlay 11/10/2017

Friday, November 10, 2017

Hinkle Fieldhouse

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The Kennesaw State Owls head to Hinkle Fieldhouse to take on the Butler Bulldogs on Friday, November 10, 2017.

Kennesaw State comes into this game after finishing last season with an overall record of 13-17. They had a point differential of -1.7 as they averaged 75.0 points per game while giving up 76.8 per contest. Butler had an overall record of 23-7 last season. They averaged 76.3 points per game and surrendered 68.4, good for a point differential of 7.9.

Valuable Kennesaw State Owls Betting Trends

The Kennesaw State Owls were 0-1 against the spread last season

The Kennesaw State Owls were 0-0 against the over/under last year

Important Butler Bulldogs Betting Trends

The Butler Bulldogs were 17-12 against the spread last season

The Butler Bulldogs were 13-12 against the over/under last year

Key Kennesaw State Owls Injuries

No key injuries to report

Key Butler Bulldogs Injuries

No key injuries to report

Player Spotlight

Nick Masterson averaged 12.9 points per contest in 30.7 minutes per game last year. He averaged 3.1 assists per game and 2.4 rebounds per contest. His field goal percentage was 50% for the season while his free throw percentage was 85%. Kendrick Ray averaged 21.2 points per contest while playing 33.8 minutes per night last year. He grabbed 3.7 rebounds per contest and distributed 3.1 assists per game. His FG percentage was 43% while his free throw percentage was 79%.

Player Spotlight

Andrew Chrabascz averaged 11.4 points per game last year and he saw the court an average of 32.7 minutes per game. He also hauled in 4.6 rebounds per game and dished 3.1 assists per contest. His field goal percentage was 45% and his free throw percentage was 76%. Kelan Martin scored 16 points per contest while playing 28.7 minutes per game last season. He hauled in 5.8 rebounds per contest and had 1.2 assists per game on the season. His FG percentage was 43% and his free throw percentage was at 78%.

Useful Team Statistics

The Owls allowed 76.8 points per contest which was 283rd in Division 1. They also surrendered a 47% shooting percentage and a 37% average from 3-point range, ranking them 328th and 300th in defensive field goal percentage. Opponents averaged 34.4 rebounds a game which ranked 134th, and they allowed 12.2 assists per game which put them in 100th place in the country. They forced 12.4 turnovers per game which ranked them 111th in the nation. Kennesaw State averaged 75.0 points per contest last year, which was 128th in D-1. Their average scoring margin was -1.7 and their shooting percentage was 46% as a unit, which had them ranked 83rd. From 3-point territory they shot 42%, which was good for 3rd in college basketball. They averaged 35.8 boards per contest and 15.8 assists per game, which ranked them 179th and 40th in those offensive categories. In the turnover department they were 126th with 13.5 per game.

Useful Team Statistics

The Bulldogs gave up 68.4 points per game, which ranked them 82nd in the country. Their defense surrendered a 44% shooting percentage and a 33% average from behind the 3-point line, ranking them 206th and 93rd in those defensive statistics. They ranked 11th with 10.2 dimes allowed per game and 23rd with 31.4 boards surrendered per contest. The Bulldogs were 211th in the nation in forcing turnovers with 13.5 per contest last year. Butler was 106th in Division 1 with 76.3 points per contest last season. They were 33rd in the country in shooting at 48%, while their average scoring margin was 7.9. They shot 36% from beyond the arc, which was good for 115th in D-1. They were 327th in college basketball in rebounding with 32.1 boards per contest and 197th in assists per game with 13.2. The Bulldogs were 344th in turnovers per contest with 10.2.

Advanced Statistics

The Owls were 158th in the nation last year in offensive rating with 105, and their defensive rating of 107.4 was ranked 284th. In terms of pace they were 84th in the country with 71.5 possessions per 40 minutes, and their effective field goal percentage of 52% was 142nd. As a team they were 173rd in college basketball in true shooting percentage with 54% and they shot 3-pointers on 26% of their shots, ranking 346th in Division 1. Kennesaw State was 164th in turnovers, as they turned the ball over an average of 16.4 times per 100 possessions while forcing 15.4 on the defensive end. Their defensive effective field goal percentage for the season was 53%, which was 304th in the nation.

Advanced Statistics

Butler was 341st in the country in turnovers last year, as they turned the ball over an average of 13.5 times per 100 possessions while forcing 17.8 on defense. Their defensive eFG% for the year was 51%, which was 200th in Division 1. The Bulldogs were 148th in the nation in defensive rating with 101.4, and their offensive rating of 113.1 was ranked 24th. They were 290th in D-1 in pace with 66.9 possessions per 40 minutes, and their eFG% of 55% was 38th. As a unit they were 34th in college basketball in true shooting percentage with 58% and they shot 3-pointers on 38% of their shot attempts, ranking 145th in the country.

So what is Tonights Parlay prediction?

Parlays Pundit's Pick: Take Kennesaw State and over the total points

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