Kennesaw State vs Sam Houston State Prediction 11-16-24 College Football Picks
Sam Houston State Bearkats (7-2) vs. Kennesaw State Owls (1-7)
November 16, 2024 3:00 pm EDT
The Line: Kennesaw State Owls +14.5 / Sam Houston State Bearkats -14.5; Over/Under: +42.5
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The Sam Houston Bearkats and Kennesaw State Owls meet Saturday in week 12 college football action at Fifth Third Stadium. Here’s a Kennesaw State vs Sam Houston State Prediction. This article will include a Kennesaw State vs Sam Houston State Pick.
Sam Houston Bearkats Betting Preview
The Sam Houston Bearkats beat Florida International and LA Tech, and they play Jacksonville State next. The Sam Houston Bearkats have won 3 of their last 4 road games. Hunter Watson is completing 60.1 percent of his passes for 1,133 yards, 9 touchdowns, and 6 interceptions. Simeon Evans and Qua’Vez Humphreys have combined for 620 receiving yards and 7 touchdowns, while Ife Adeyi has 18 receptions.
The Sam Houston Bearkats ground game is averaging 197.1 yards per contest, and Jay Ducker leads the way with 469 yards and 6 touchdowns. Defensively, Sam Houston is allowing 20.4 points and 327.8 yards per game. Caleb Weaver leads the Sam Houston Bearkats with 62 tackles, Chris Murray has 5.5 sacks and Jaidan Scott has 1 interception.
Kennesaw State Owls Betting Preview
The Kennesaw State Owls lost to Western Kentucky and UTEP, and they play Florida International next. The Kennesaw State Owls have lost 3 of their last 4 home games. Davis Bryson is completing 54.9 percent of his passes for 1,085 yards, 5 touchdowns, and 9 interceptions. Qua Ashley and Christian Moss have combined for 404 receiving yards and 3 touchdowns, while Blake Bohannon has 16 receptions.
The Kennesaw State Owls ground game is averaging 115.4 yards per contest, and Michael Benefield leads the way with 425 yards and 4 touchdowns. Defensively, Kennesaw State is allowing 32.4 points and 414.8 yards per game. Donelius Johnson leads the Kennesaw State Owls with 60 tackles, Garland Benyard has 3 sacks and Tyler Hallum has 1 interception.
Why the Sam Houston State Bearkats will win
- Sam Houston State has won six of its last seven games.
- Kennesaw State has failed to cover the spread in six of its last eight games as an underdog against non-AP-ranked teams.
- The favorite has covered the spread in six of Kennesaw State’s last eight games.
Total Points Facts
- Six of Sam Houston State’s last seven games against conference opponents have gone UNDER the total points line.
Matchup/League Facts
- Kennesaw State ranks 133rd among FBS teams for yards per game this season (251.4).
- Kennesaw State ranks 133rd among FBS teams for 1st downs this season (123).
- Sam Houston State ranks T128th among FBS teams for Q4 points per game this season (4.0).
- Sam Houston State ranks 124th among FBS teams for passing yards per game this season (167.6).
Kennesaw State vs Sam Houston State Prediction
The Sam Houston State Bearkats should be big favorites for obvious reasons, but I’m not excited to lay double-digit chalk with them on the road. Sam Houston State has scored 14 or fewer points in 3 straight games and nearly lost to LA Tech as a double-digit favorite. Kennesaw State has played its best ball at home and has covered 2 of its last 3 games overall. Kennesaw State has covered its last 2 games as double-digit underdogs, and of course one of those covers was an outright win over Liberty. Give me the Owls and the free touchdowns.
