The 2023 ASUN Conference championship game pits the Kennesaw State Owls (25-8) hosting the Liberty Flames (26-7) on Sunday afternoon. The Flames beat Eastern Kentucky 79-73 on Thursday to advance to this bout. Meanwhile, Kennesaw State knocked off Lipscomb 80-71 on Mar. 2. The winner of this matchup will clinch a berth to the 2023 NCAA Tournament.
Tip-off from KSU Convocation Center in Kennesaw is set for 3 p.m. ET. The Flames are 6-point favorites in the latest Liberty vs. Kennesaw State odds from Caesars Sportsbook, while the over/under for total points scored is 138.5. Before locking in any Kennesaw State vs. Liberty picks, be sure to see the college basketball predictions and betting advice from SportsLine's proven computer model.
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Now, the model has set its sights on Liberty vs. Kennesaw State and just locked in its picks and CBB predictions. You can head to SportsLine now to see the model's picks. Here are several college basketball odds and betting lines for Kennesaw State vs. Liberty:
- Liberty vs. Kennesaw State spread: Flames -6
- Liberty vs. Kennesaw State over/under: 138.5 points
- Liberty vs. Kennesaw State money line: Flames -235, Owls +192
- KENN: The Owls are 7-3-1 ATS in their last 11 games vs. a team with a winning straight-up record
- LIB: The Over is 6-1 in the Flames' last seven overall
- Liberty vs. Kennesaw State picks: See picks at SportsLine
Why Liberty can cover
Senior guard Darius McGhee is an energetic and exciting scoring threat in the backcourt. McGhee utilizes his speed and ball handles to create space from defenders. The North Carolina native leads the ASUN in points (22.7) while shooting 41% from beyond the arc. In his previous outing, McGhee totaled 29 points, six rebounds, and four assists.
Senior forward Kyle Rode provides the Flames with another shooting threat on the perimeter. The Kentucky native has a smooth shooting stroke with a quick release. Rode averages 10.6 points, 3.6 rebounds, and 3.7 assists per game. Additionally, he shoots 38% from 3-point range on 4.9 attempts. On Feb. 16 against Kennesaw State, Rode logged 11 points, four rebounds, and five assists.
Why Kennesaw State can cover
Senior forward Demond Robinson is a bruising and overpowering force in the frontcourt. Robinson is able to barrel his way to the rim and owns a soft touch in the lane. The Alabama native averages 11.1 points, 5.6 rebounds, and shoots 54% from the field. On Feb. 28, he supplied 24 points, six boards, and two steals.
Junior guard Brandon Stroud has been an effective and strong player. Stroud has good bounce when attacking the basket and pulling down rebounds. The Georgia native logs 9.3 points and 6.5 rebounds per contest. He's scored in double figures in four of his last six games. Stroud supplied 17 points and nine rebounds in his previous matchup.
How to make Kennesaw State vs. Liberty picks
SportsLine's model is leaning Over on the total, projecting 145 combined points. The model also says one side of the spread hits in almost 60% of simulations. You can only see the model's picks at SportsLine.
So who wins Liberty vs. Kennesaw State? And which side of the spread hits in nearly 60% of simulations? Visit SportsLine now to see which side of the spread you need to jump on, all from the model that has crushed its college basketball picks, and find out.
