Western Kentucky Hilltoppers vs Kennesaw State Owls predictions, Jan 17, 2026

Jan 17, 2026 0 Comment By Yuriy Borshchenko

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In an exciting NCAA College Basketball matchup, the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers will face off against the Kennesaw State Owls on January 17, 2026. Both teams have shown strong performances recently, with the Hilltoppers winning 4 of their last 5 matches and the Owls securing victories in 3 of their last 5 games.

The home advantage will play a significant role in this game, with the bookmakers favoring the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers with odds of 1.34 compared to the Kennesaw State Owls’ odds of 2.89. Our model predicts a 63.9% probability of a home win, highlighting the Hilltoppers’ tactical strengths and recent form.

However, the Owls cannot be counted out, as they have shown resilience and determination in their recent matches. With a 36.1% chance of an away win, they will undoubtedly put up a strong fight against the Hilltoppers.

This matchup promises to be an exciting and closely contested game, with both teams eager to secure a crucial victory.

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Western Kentucky
68.3%		 Kennesaw State
31.7%

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Betting Odds

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Pinnacle 1.34 2.89

Latest Results

14.01.26 Western Kentucky Hilltoppers basketball – Missouri State Bears basketball – 87:72
10.01.26 UTEP Miners basketball – Western Kentucky Hilltoppers basketball – 56:68
08.01.26 New Mexico State Aggies basketball – Western Kentucky Hilltoppers basketball – 80:64
04.01.26 Western Kentucky Hilltoppers basketball – Louisiana Tech Bulldogs basketball – 66:61
02.01.26 Western Kentucky Hilltoppers basketball – Sam Houston State Bearkats basketball – 102:91		 14.01.26 Kennesaw State Owls basketball – Florida International Golden Panthers basketball – 89:86
10.01.26 Kennesaw State Owls basketball – Jacksonville State Gamecocks basketball – 88:82
07.01.26 Kennesaw State Owls basketball – Missouri State Bears basketball – 90:80
04.01.26 Delaware Fightin Blue Hens basketball – Kennesaw State Owls basketball – 67:52
02.01.26 Liberty Flames basketball – Kennesaw State Owls basketball – 81:73

Facts

  • Western Kentucky is currently in amazing form (last 5 games: 4 wins).
  • Kennesaw State has been playing with ups and downs recently (in the last 5 games, wins – 3).
  • In this match, Western Kentucky is a strong favorite.
  • In the last 2 head-to-head matches, Western Kentucky won 1 match, drew 0 matches, lost 1 match, and goals 154:145. (average 77:72.5).
  • Including home match between the teams, Western Kentucky won 1 match, drew 0 matches, lost 0 matches, and goals 85:69.

    Latest Head To Head

    06.02.25 Kennesaw State Owls basketball – Western Kentucky Hilltoppers basketball – 76:69
    11.01.25 Western Kentucky Hilltoppers basketball – Kennesaw State Owls basketball – 85:69

    Standings

    NCAA College Basketball Outrights

    1. Michigan Wolverines: 5.06 (9.79%)

    2. Michigan Tech: 5.25 (9.44%)

    3. Arizona Wildcats: 6.3 (7.87%)

    4. Connecticut Huskies: 10.8 (4.59%)

    5. Iowa State: 12 (4.13%)

    6. Purdue Boilermakers: 12.6 (3.93%)

    7. Duke Blue Devils: 13 (3.81%)

    8. Houston Cougars: 13.4 (3.7%)

    9. Gonzaga Bulldogs: 18.4 (2.69%)

    10. Illinois Fighting Illini: 19.8 (2.5%)

    11. Florida Gators: 22 (2.25%)

    12. Vanderbilt Commodores: 23 (2.16%)

    13. Brigham Young: 27 (1.84%)

    14. Michigan State Spartans W: 34 (1.46%)

    15. Michigan State: 34.5 (1.44%)

    16. Kansas Jayhawks: 40 (1.24%)

    17. Nebraska Cornhuskers: 41 (1.21%)

    18. Alabama Crimson Tide: 43 (1.15%)

    19. Arkansas State: 50 (0.99%)

    20. Texas Tech: 50.2 (0.99%)

    21. Virginia Cavaliers: 50.2 (0.99%)

    22. Arkansas Razorbacks: 50.25 (0.99%)

    23. Louisville: 58.2 (0.85%)

    24. North Carolina: 61.4 (0.81%)

    25. Tennessee Volunteers: 76.2 (0.65%)

    26. St. Johns Sonics: 80 (0.62%)

    27. Kentucky Wildcats: 80.2 (0.62%)

    28. St. Johns Red Storm: 91.5 (0.54%)

    29. VCU Rams: 100 (0.5%)

    30. UC Irvine: 100 (0.5%)

    31. Dayton Flyers: 100 (0.5%)

    32. Indiana Hoosiers: 100 (0.5%)

    33. High Point: 100 (0.5%)

    34. UC San Diego: 100 (0.5%)

    35. George Mason: 100 (0.5%)

    36. St. Marys (CA): 100 (0.5%)

    37. McNeese State: 100 (0.5%)

    38. Utah State: 100 (0.5%)

    39. Penn State: 100 (0.5%)

    40. Yale: 100 (0.5%)

    41. Georgetown: 100 (0.5%)

    42. Murray State: 100 (0.5%)

    43. Troy: 100 (0.5%)

    44. Akron Zips: 100 (0.5%)

    45. Saint Marys: 100 (0.5%)

    46. Boston College: 100 (0.5%)

    47. Saint-Louis: 100 (0.5%)

    48. California Maritime: 100 (0.5%)

    49. Georgetown Hoyas W: 100 (0.5%)

    50. Miami Hurricanes W: 100 (0.5%)

    51. UC San Diego Tritons W: 100 (0.5%)

    52. Clemson: 105.2 (0.47%)

    53. Baylor Bears: 110.2 (0.45%)

    54. Iowa Hawkeyes: 110.2 (0.45%)

    55. UCLA: 110.2 (0.45%)

    56. Villanova Wildcats: 120.2 (0.41%)

    57. Wisconsin Badgers: 120.2 (0.41%)

    58. Auburn Tigers: 120.2 (0.41%)

    59. NC State: 120.2 (0.41%)

    60. TCU: 130.2 (0.38%)

    61. UCF Knights: 130.2 (0.38%)

    62. Seton Hall Pirates: 130.2 (0.38%)

    63. SMU Mustangs: 130.2 (0.38%)

    64. Texas Longhorns: 130.2 (0.38%)

    65. Texas A&M: 130.2 (0.38%)

    66. Miami (FL): 137.75 (0.36%)

    67. Ohio State Buckeyes: 150.2 (0.33%)

    68. Missouri Tigers: 150.2 (0.33%)

    69. Georgia Bulldogs: 150.2 (0.33%)

    70. USC Trojans: 150.2 (0.33%)

    71. Virginia Tech: 180.2 (0.28%)

    72. San Diego State: 180.2 (0.28%)

    73. Creighton: 180.2 (0.28%)

    74. Oklahoma Sooners: 180.2 (0.28%)

    75. Stanford Cardinal: 180.2 (0.28%)

    76. Oklahoma State: 180.2 (0.28%)

    77. Oregon Ducks: 180.2 (0.28%)

    78. St. Louis Billikens: 200.25 (0.25%)

    79. LSU: 230.2 (0.22%)

    80. Wake Forest: 230.2 (0.22%)

    81. Kansas State: 230.2 (0.22%)

    82. Washington Huskies: 230.2 (0.22%)

    83. West Virginia: 230.2 (0.22%)

    84. New Mexico: 230.2 (0.22%)

    85. Butler Bulldogs: 230.2 (0.22%)

    86. Ole Miss Rebels: 262.75 (0.19%)

    87. Maryland Terrapins: 280.2 (0.18%)

    88. South Carolina Gamecocks: 280.2 (0.18%)

    89. Boise State: 280.2 (0.18%)

    90. Marquette: 280.2 (0.18%)

    91. Colorado State: 280.2 (0.18%)

    92. Memphis Tigers: 280.2 (0.18%)

    93. Pittsburgh Panthers: 280.2 (0.18%)

    94. Colorado: 280.2 (0.18%)

    95. Utah Utes: 280.2 (0.18%)

    96. Northwestern Wildcats: 280.2 (0.18%)

    97. Notre Dame: 280.2 (0.18%)

    98. Syracuse Orange: 280.2 (0.18%)

    99. Xavier Musketeers: 280.2 (0.18%)

    100. Mississippi St.: 280.2 (0.18%)

    101. Cincinnati Bearcats: 280.2 (0.18%)

    102. Georgia Tech: 280.2 (0.18%)

    103. DePaul Blue Demons: 280.2 (0.18%)

    104. Providence Friars: 280.2 (0.18%)

    105. Arizona State: 280.2 (0.18%)

    106. Miami (Ohio): 280.2 (0.18%)

    107. Minnesota Golden Gophers: 280.2 (0.18%)

    108. Florida State: 280.2 (0.18%)

    109. California Golden Bears: 325.25 (0.15%)

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