Thursday’s contest that pits the UC Irvine Anteaters (5-0) against the Kennesaw State Owls (5-1) at VisitLethbridge.com Arena has a projected final score of 79-73 (based on our computer prediction) in favor of UC Irvine, who is a small favorite in this matchup according to our model. Game time is at 7:30 PM ET on November 28.

Based on our computer prediction, Kennesaw State should cover the point spread, which currently sits at 8.5. The two sides are projected to go under the 156.5 total.

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UC Irvine vs. Kennesaw State Game Info & Odds

• Date: Thursday, November 28, 2024
• Time: 7:30 PM ET
• TV: ESPN+
• Live stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
• Where: Lethbridge, Alberta
• Venue: VisitLethbridge.com Arena
• Line: UC Irvine -8.5
• Point total: 156.5
• Moneyline (to win): UC Irvine -529, Kennesaw State +390

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UC Irvine vs. Kennesaw State Score Prediction

• Prediction:
  UC Irvine 79, Kennesaw State 73

Spread & Total Prediction for UC Irvine vs. Kennesaw State

• Pick ATS: Kennesaw State (+8.5)
• Pick OU: Under (156.5)

UC Irvine’s record against the spread this season is 3-1-0, and Kennesaw State’s is 4-0-0. The Anteaters have gone over the point total in one game, while Owls games have gone over two times. The two teams average 169.5 points per game, 13.0 more points than this matchup’s total.

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UC Irvine Performance Insights

• The Anteaters average 80.2 points per game (115th in college basketball) while giving up 62.4 per outing (30th in college basketball). They have a +89 scoring differential overall and outscore opponents by 17.8 points per game.
• UC Irvine pulls down 39.2 rebounds per game (18th in college basketball) while allowing 28.0 per outing to its opponents. It outrebounds opponents by 11.2 boards per game.
• UC Irvine knocks down 7.0 three-pointers per game (253rd in college basketball), while its opponents have made 7.8 on average.
• The Anteaters average 103.0 points per 100 possessions on offense (77th in college basketball), and allow 80.2 points per 100 possessions (33rd in college basketball).
• UC Irvine forces 11.6 turnovers per game (233rd in college basketball) while committing 11.4 (161st in college basketball play).

Kennesaw State Performance Insights

• The Owls have a +106 scoring differential, topping opponents by 17.6 points per game. They’re putting up 89.3 points per game, 12th in college basketball, and are allowing 71.7 per contest to rank 194th in college basketball.
• Kennesaw State wins the rebound battle by 15.5 boards on average. It collects 43.5 rebounds per game, second in college basketball, while its opponents grab 28.0.
• Kennesaw State knocks down 4.9 more threes per game than the opposition, 10.7 (26th in college basketball) compared to its opponents’ 5.8.
• Kennesaw State has come up short in the turnover battle by 3.2 per game, committing 14.0 (312th in college basketball) while forcing 10.8 (271st in college basketball).

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