Kennesaw State vs Western Kentucky Prediction, Picks & Odds | 17 Jan 2026

College Basketball Betting Preview: Kennesaw State vs Western Kentucky

The Kennesaw State Owls battle the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers, with tip-off scheduled for 15:00 on Saturday, January 17.

We’re not sure that Kennesaw State and Western Kentucky will reach a certain points threshold. Our prediction is to take the -110 that there are Under 163.5 points.

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Kennesaw State Owls previous game saw them claim a 89-86 home win over Florida International Panthers.

Western Kentucky Hilltoppers won their last game which was at home. It was a 87-72 triumph against Missouri State Bears.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Kennesaw State triumphed 76-69 when they last played Western Kentucky.

NCAAB	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Western Kentucky	11-6	1383	1283	100	9-2	2-4	2W
Kennesaw State	11-6	1512	1309	203	9-1	2-5	3W

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Kennesaw State vs Western Kentucky Prediction & Picks

We dive into the top Kennesaw State vs Western Kentucky betting angles, including our main match prediction, best correct score play and a bet builder tailored for value.

Game Prediction

The total line looks too big at 163.5 and we can take advantage. Go under this number at -110 and hope that there aren’t too many fireworks in this college game.

Team news plays a key role in our basketball forecasts and we’re always tracking players with injury concerns. We also stay on top of the college hoops form guide, supported by detailed stats that help paint a clearer picture of what to expect.

Key Kennesaw State vs Western Kentucky stats:

• The 163.5 line hasn’t been covered in 14 of the last 20 KSU games on the road.
• The 163.5 line hasn’t been covered in 3 of the last 5 KSU games on the road.
• The 163.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 2 KSU games on the road.
• The 163.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 4 WKU games.
• The 163.5 line hasn’t been covered in 9 of the last 10 WKU games.
• The 163.5 line hasn’t been covered in 15 of the last 20 WKU games.

Under 163.5 Probability

According to the top sportsbooks, our pick has a 52.4% chance of winning. Our experts think there’s a stronger chance of success and calculate the probability to be 55-60%. That means we’re regarding it as a value bet.

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Our Game Prediction

Under 163.5 Points @ -110 Bet Now

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Correct Score Prediction

Kennesaw State 75 - 85 Western Kentucky

There’s a huge payout on the cards should you correctly predict the correct score. We’re siding with the Hilltoppers to claim a 85-75 win which will hopefully go close.

Kennesaw State vs Western Kentucky Odds

The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

The sportsbooks’ betting odds have Western Kentucky as -526 favorites for this college game, implying that they are 84% likely to win. Kennesaw State are the underdogs at +385 and they’re regarded as least likely to win.

The spread is calculated to be 9.5, while total points comes in at 163.5. Having a wager on the Totals is one of the most popular basketball bets. If you want to bet Under 163.5, there are odds of -110.

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Moneyline

KSU

+385

WKU

-526

Point Spread

KSU +9.5

-115

WKU -9.5

-105

Total Points

Under 163.5

-110

Over 163.5

-110

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Kennesaw State Stats

Western Kentucky Stats

Moneyline

• 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games
• 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games
• 8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• +7.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 7 of the last 10 games
• +7.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• -7.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 games
• -7.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 160.50 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 159.00 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 163.5: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
• Over 163.5 on the Road: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 84.10 pts and allowed 76.40 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 78.80 pts and allowed 80.20 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 151.30 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 160.90 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 163.5: Covered in 1 of the previous 10 games
• Over 163.5 at Home: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 77.80 pts and allowed 73.50 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 86.30 pts and allowed 74.60 pts in the last 10 home games

NCAAB Table Select Season 2025/20262024/20252023/20242022/20232021/20222020/20212019/2020

Conference USA	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Liberty	14-3	1365	1155	210	9-1	5-2	8W
Western Kentucky	11-6	1383	1283	100	9-2	2-4	2W
Kennesaw State	11-6	1512	1309	203	9-1	2-5	3W
Middle Tennessee	10-7	1271	1169	102	8-2	2-5	1L
Missouri State	10-7	1279	1221	58	9-2	1-5	1L
Louisiana Tech	10-7	1158	1025	133	10-1	0-6	2W
Sam Houston	10-7	1438	1271	167	5-1	5-6	1W
New Mexico State	9-7	1215	1095	120	8-2	1-5	2L
FIU	9-8	1443	1333	110	9-2	0-6	3L
Jacksonville State	8-9	1250	1134	116	6-5	2-4	2L
UTEP	6-11	1187	1230	-43	5-4	1-7	1W
Delaware	5-12	1123	1202	-79	4-7	1-5	3L

• Overall = Overall Wins-Losses
• PF = Total Points For
• PA = Total Points Against
• N. Pts = Point Differential
• Home = Home Record
• Away = Away Record
• Strk = Current Streak

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