A narrow 1.5‑point spread and a 49.5‑point total set the stage for a high‑scoring showdown between two Conference USA foes.
Key points
- Kennesaw State is a slight 1.5‑point favorite, but the game is projected to be high‑scoring, with the over 49.5 points favored by the model.
- SportsLine’s simulation suggests both teams will approach 30 points each, pushing the total toward 55 points.
- The model’s recent track record shows a 68‑59 win‑loss ratio on top college‑football picks, delivering strong returns for bettors.
The Kennesaw State Owls (1‑6, 0‑3 C‑USA) travel to Johnny (Red) Floyd Stadium to face the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders (4‑3, 2‑1 C‑USA) in a Wednesday night contest that could determine the middle of the Conference USA standings.
Kennesaw State comes off a 34‑6 defeat at Liberty, extending its six‑game losing streak, while Middle Tennessee rebounded with a 26‑23 win over Florida International, marking its second straight victory.
Game preview and recent form
CBS Sports lists Kennesaw State as a 1.5‑point favorite, with the over/under set at 49.5 points. The money‑line reads KSU –111 and MTSU –106, and kickoff is slated for 7 p.m. ET on CBS Sports Network.
According to the SportsLine Projection Model, which simulates each FBS game 10,000 times, the total goes over 49.5 points in 59 % of simulations, with both teams averaging close to 30 points for a combined 55‑point total.
Betting odds and model projections
The model projects Owls quarterback Rickie Collins to throw for nearly 250 yards and two touchdowns, while Blue Raiders quarterback Roman Gagliano is expected to post around 230 yards and one score.
SportsLine’s model entered Week 9 on a 68‑59 record against top‑rated college‑football picks, reportedly delivering nearly $400 for every $100 wagered, according to the source.
How the SportsLine model works
Readers seeking the specific spread or money‑line pick are directed to SportsLine, where the model’s recommended side of the spread hits in well over 50 % of simulations.
Reader questions
What are the official betting lines for the game?
Kennesaw State is a 1.5‑point favorite, the over/under is set at 49.5 points, and the money‑line is KSU –111, MTSU –106.
When does the Kennesaw State vs. Middle Tennessee game start?
Kickoff is scheduled for 7 p.m. Eastern Time on Wednesday at Johnny (Red) Floyd Stadium in Murfreesboro, Tennessee.
What does the SportsLine model project for the quarterbacks?
The model projects Owls QB Rickie Collins to throw for about 250 yards and two touchdowns, and Blue Raiders QB Roman Gagliano to throw for roughly 230 yards and one touchdown.
Source: cbssports.com
