The Missouri State Bears and Kennesaw State Owls meet Saturday in college football action at Fifth Third Stadium. Here’s a Kennesaw State vs Missouri State Prediction. This article will include a Kennesaw State vs Missouri State Pick.
Missouri State Bears Betting Preview
The Missouri State Bears beat Liberty and UTEP, and they play LA Tech next. Missouri State has won 5 straight games. Jacob Clark is completing 65.5 percent of his passes for 2,257 yards, 19 touchdowns, and 8 interceptions. Ronnel Johnson and Jmariyae Robinson have combined for 836 receiving yards and 6 touchdowns, while Trisitan Gardner has 27 receptions.
The Missouri State Bears ground game is averaging 110.2 yards per contest, and Shomari Lawrence leads the way with 707 yards and 5 touchdowns. Defensively, Missouri State is allowing 25.7 points and 364.2 yards per game. Jalen Brooks leads the Missouri State Bears with 60 tackles, Mitchell Toney has 2.5 sacks and Jordan Dunbar has 2 interceptions.
Kennesaw State Owls Betting Preview
The Kennesaw State Owls beat New Mexico State, lost to Jacksonville State, and they play Liberty next. The Kennesaw State Owls have won 7 of their last 8 games. Amari Odom is completing 64.1 percent of his passes for 1,512 yards, 8 touchdowns, and 6 interceptions. Gabriel Benyard and Christian Moss have combined for 1,123 receiving yards and 6 touchdowns, while Lyndon Ravare has 20 receptions.
The Kennesaw State Owls ground game is averaging 166.5 yards per contest, and Coleman Bennett leads the way with 515 yards and 2 touchdowns. Defensively, Kennesaw State is allowing 22.5 points and 389.8 yards per game. Baron Hopson leads the Kennesaw State Owls with 96 tackles, Elijah Hill has 6.5 sacks and Five Hamilton has 1 interception.
Why the Kennesaw State Owls will win
- Kennesaw State has won each of its last six home games.
- Kennesaw State has covered the spread in each of its last six home games against conference opponents.
- Kennesaw State has won the first half in five of its last six games against conference opponents.
- Kennesaw State has won the first quarter in three of its last four games against conference opponents.
Why the Missouri State Bears will win
- Missouri State has won each of its last five games.
- Missouri State has covered the spread in each of its last four games.
- Kennesaw State has failed to cover the spread in each of its last three games in November.
Total Points Facts
- Eight of Missouri State’s last nine games have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Four of Kennesaw State’s last five home games have gone UNDER the total points line.
Kennesaw State Owls Player Prop Facts
- Heading into Week 13, Elijah Hill ranks 1st in the Conference USA for sacks (6.5) this season.
Missouri State Bears Player Prop Facts
- Heading into Week 13, Jacob Clark ranks 1st in the Conference USA for passing touchdowns (19) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- Kennesaw State ranks T8th among FBS teams for Q1 points per game this season (10.0).
- Kennesaw State ranks T13th among FBS teams for average point differential in first quarters this season (+5.5).
- Six of Missouri State’s 10 games this season have been decided by a margin of seven points or less – equal-most amongst FBS teams.
- Missouri State ranks T11th among FBS teams for 4th down conversion percentage this season (70.0).
Kennesaw State vs Missouri State Prediction
I guess Kennesaw State is the better team, and it’s at home on senior night for 31 seniors. Still, this line is a bit too thick. Missouri State has played good football this season, and the offense is finally starting to finish drives during this winning streak. Missouri State has won 4 times on the road, so it’s proven it can step up in these spots. Missouri State is 7-3 ATS on the season and 9-5 ATS in its last 14 games as an underdog. This line is showing Kennesaw State too much respect, and I simply don’t get it. Give me the points with Missouri State.