Kennesaw State Owls vs Liberty Flames Picks and Predictions January 2nd 2026

Kennesaw State Owls vs Liberty Flames Betting Preview

The Kennesaw State Owls enter 8-4 and look to extend their strong offensive form, while the Liberty Flames aim to defend home court in this Conference USA matchup at Liberty Arena.

Line Movement and Odds

Liberty opened as the favorite, with the line reflecting confidence in their home-court dominance. Current market:

• Liberty Spread: -8.5 (-109)
• Kennesaw State Spread: +8.5 (-112)
• Liberty MoneyLine: -367
• Kennesaw State MoneyLine: +276
• Total: 153.5 (-110)

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Matchup Breakdown

Kennesaw State Outlook

Kennesaw State averages 93.3 points per game, with Simeon Cottle, Frankquon Sherman, and Braedan Lue leading the offense. Their rebounding edge (45.0 per game, 4th nationally) and shooting efficiency (48.1% FG) highlight balance. Their 3-1 road record underscores resilience, while their 8-4 overall mark shows consistency.

Liberty Outlook

Liberty averages 81.6 points per game, with Kaden Metheny, Brett Decker Jr., and a deep rotation providing scoring depth. Their shooting efficiency (53.0% FG, 6th nationally) and three-point production (11.8 per game, 13th nationally) highlight offensive strength. Their 6-1 home record underscores betting confidence heading into C-USA play.

Key Matchup / Path to Victory

The game hinges on Liberty’s ability to maintain offensive rhythm, while Kennesaw State must lean on Cottle and Sherman to pace the offense. If Liberty controls tempo and boards, their depth should create separation.

Injuries / Availability

Kennesaw State: No injury updates provided.

Liberty: No injury updates provided.

Environment

Liberty Arena provides Liberty with a strong home-court edge, where they are 6-1 this season. Kennesaw State’s balanced offense highlights their ability to compete in Lynchburg.

Best Bets and Prediction

Projected Final Score: Liberty 85, Kennesaw State 80

• Kennesaw State +8.5 → Best Bet. Their offensive pace and rebounding make them a strong cover candidate.
• Under 153.5 → Total play. Liberty’s slower pace points toward a combined score below the line.

Liberty’s depth and shooting should dictate the game, while Kennesaw State’s offense keeps the spread in play. Expect a competitive contest trending under the total.

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