Arkansas State and Kennesaw State meet Saturday in Week 4 college football action from Fifth Third Bank Stadium. Here’s a Kennesaw State vs Arkansas State prediction. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best Arkansas State Red Wolves vs Kennesaw State Owls pick.
How Can Arkansas State Bounce Back?
Arkansas State has lost back to back games against tougher competition but they believe they can bounce back in a big way here. In the last game against Iowa State, they were competitive, but the 16 points weren’t enough as they ended up lo losing by eight points. Jaylen Raynor completed 19 of his 33 passes for 222 yards, zero touchdowns, and one interception. His real strength was on the ground rushing 16 times or 83 yards and a touchdown. Chauncy Cobb finished with seven catches for 81 yards.
Arkansas State on the season is averaging 24 points while their defense is giving up 34.67 points per game. The offense is ranked 92nd while the defense is ranked 120th. Getting out to a fast start is going to be crucial in this game. If the defense gets out to a slow start, this could be a very disappointing loss.
Why Arkansas State Will Beat Kennesaw State
- Arkansas State has won each of its last six games as a favorite against non-AP-ranked teams.
- Arkansas State has covered the spread in four of its last five games against teams from Georgia.
- Kennesaw State has failed to cover the spread in three of its last four games.
Kennesaw State Has Been Competitive
Outside of the loss against Indiana, Kennesaw State has been competitive this season. In the first game of the season against Wake Forest, the defense was quite impressive, and they gave up only 10 points. The offense wasn’t good enough, and they still lost by a point, but they still should feel good about that performance. In the last game against Merrimack, Kennesaw State picked up its first win of the season, beating them 27-13. They scored 17 points in the third period, and that was enough for the victory. Amari Odom and Dexter Williams both played under center. Odom completed 12 of his 14 passes for 108 yards, one touchdown, and zero interceptions.
Kennesaw State on the season, is averaging 15 points while their defense is giving up 26.33 points per game. The offense is ranked 121st while the defense is ranked 93rd. The defense needs to step up here in a big way to find success.
Why Kennesaw State Will Beat Arkansas State
- The home team has won each of Kennesaw State’s last five games.
- Arkansas State has lost each of its last four games in September.
- The home team has covered the spread in each of Arkansas State’s last three games.
Matchup/League Facts
- Kennesaw State ranks 127th among FBS teams for H2 opponent points per game this season (17.0).
- Kennesaw State ranks 126th among FBS teams for time of possession per game this season (25:37).
- Arkansas State ranks 132nd among FBS teams for yards allowed per game this season (482.0).
- Arkansas State ranks 125th among FBS teams for passing yards allowed per game this season (282.0).
Arkansas State vs Kennesaw State Prediction
Give me Kennesaw State in this game. Outside the one game, the Kennesaw State defense was impressive, and they are going to be impressive again here. Remember in the first game they gave up only 10 points to Wake Forest. They might give up more than here, but it won’t be much, and that will be enough to keep it close. I am not sold on the Kennesaw State quarterback situation, but the defense will be enough to keep this game close. Back Kennesaw State against the spread.