The Jacksonville State Gamecocks and Kennesaw State Owls meet Wednesday in week 6 college football action at Walens Family Field at Fifth Third Stadium. Here’s a Kennesaw State vs. Jacksonville State Prediction. This article will include a Kennesaw State vs Jacksonville State Pick.
Jacksonville State Gamecocks Betting Preview
The Jacksonville State Gamecocks beat Georgia Southern and Middle Tennessee, and they play FIU next. Jacksonville State has won 10 of its last 14 games. Caden Creel is completing 69 percent of his passes for 1,112 yards, 9 touchdowns, and 4 interceptions. Jamill Williams and Deondre Johnson have combined for 464 receiving yards and 6 touchdowns, while Luke Gilbert has 7 receptions.
The Jacksonville State Gamecocks’ ground game is averaging 160.8 yards per contest, and Caden Creel leads the way with 375 yards and 3 touchdowns. Defensively, Jacksonville State is allowing 21.8 points and 321.6 yards per game. Walker O’Steen leads the Jacksonville State Gamecocks with 30 tackles, Tae Floyd has 2 sacks, and Caleb Nix has 1 interception.
Kennesaw State Owls Betting Preview
The Kennesaw State Owls beat Tennessee and Arkansas State, and they play Missouri State next. The Kennesaw State Owls have lost 3 straight games. Rickie Collins is completing 68.1 percent of his passes for 749 yards, 2 touchdowns, and 1 interception. Javon Rogers and Zion Booker have combined for 355 receiving yards on 29 catches, while Brayden Munroe has 12 receptions.
The Kennesaw State Owls’ ground game is averaging 167 yards per contest, and Rickie Collins leads the way with 185 yards and 3 touchdowns. Defensively, Kennesaw State is allowing 22.5 points and 363 yards per game. Tywon Christopher leads the Kennesaw State Owls with 22 tackles, Ugonna Nwoha has 2 sacks, and Cam Miller has 1 interception.
Why the Kennesaw State Owls will win
- Kennesaw State has won four of its last five games as a home underdog.
- Jacksonville State has lost each of its last three road games.
- Kennesaw State has covered the spread in each of its last seven home games against conference opponents.
- Jacksonville State has failed to cover the spread in seven of its last eight road games.
- Kennesaw State has won the first quarter in four of its last five home games against conference opponents.
- Kennesaw State has won the first half in seven of its last eight home games.
Why the Jacksonville State Gamecocks will win
- Jacksonville State has won each of its last nine games in October.
- Kennesaw State has lost four of its last five games.
- The favorite has covered the spread in each of Jacksonville State’s last seven games.
- Jacksonville State has won the first quarter in six of its last eight games in October.
- Jacksonville State has won the first half in seven of its last eight games in October.
Total Points Facts
- Each of Kennesaw State’s last six games have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Four of Jacksonville State’s last five games against teams from Georgia have gone OVER the total points line.
Kennesaw State Owls Player Prop Facts
- Heading into Week 6, Javon Rogers ranks 10th amongst qualified players for Yards Per Reception (21.6) this season.
Jacksonville State Gamecocks Player Prop Facts
- Heading into Week 6, Caden Creel is one of only six players in the FBS to record 1,000 passing yards and 250 rushing yards this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- Kennesaw State ranks T133rd among FBS teams for red zone percentage against this season (100.0).
- Kennesaw State ranks T131st among FBS teams for 4th down conversion percentage this season (20.0).
- Jacksonville State has recorded the most home wins by a margin of 10 points or less of any FBS team this season (2).
- Jacksonville State ranks 10th among FBS teams for passing yards allowed per game this season (150.8).
Kennesaw State vs Jacksonville State Prediction
Jacksonville State is likely the more talented team, with a sharper offense and a more reliable defense. I’m still looking at an over here. Neither defense can stop the run, with Jacksonville State 109th in rush defense and Kennesaw State 105th. Both teams have playmaking quarterbacks who actually lead their teams in rushing yards. This feels like a spot where the quarterbacks will give the defenses fits, and we could see points. Give me the over with the reasonable total.