Two teams near the bottom of the Conference USA standings meet for Wednesday night college football action as the Missouri State Bears (1-4, 0-1 CUSA) host the Kennesaw State Owls (1-4, 0-1 CUSA) at Robert W. Plaster Stadium. The season may not have started the way these two teams had hoped, but a win Wednesday night could spark a turnaround heading into the second half of the schedule.
Missouri State opened its season with a tough matchup against then-No. 8 Texas A&M that resulted in a 50-0 blowout loss but responded well the following week with a 48-14 win over Lindenwood. That success didn’t continue, though, as the Bears enter Wednesday on a three-game losing streak.
Unlike Missouri State, Kennesaw State got its season started on the right foot with a 47-0 shutout win over West Georgia to open the year, but that momentum quickly evaporated. The Owls have lost four consecutive games but have found themselves in tight contests recently despite the losses.
Kennesaw State lost 17-14 to Arkansas State on Sept. 26 after kicker Daniel Kinney missed a game-tying 32-yard field goal late in the fourth quarter. The Owls then lost 27-26 to rival Jacksonville State last week when the Gamecocks nailed a go-ahead 33-yard field goal with 52 seconds remaining. Kennesaw State quarterback Rickie Collins then threw a game-sealing interception in a last-ditch effort to win the game.
Our Kennesaw State vs. Missouri State predictions, picks, and odds can be found below ahead of Wednesday night’s CUSA matchup.
Kennesaw State vs. Missouri State Odds
Both teams are desperate for a win, and Kennesaw State is listed as the road favorite at Hard Rock Bet Sportsbook:
Kennesaw State vs. Missouri State Predictions
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Missouri State vs. Kennesaw State Best Bet: Over 51.5 Points (-110)
Missouri State had trouble finding the end zone in last week’s 34-13 loss to Western Kentucky, but the Bears still totaled 340 yards of offense while notably averaging nearly five yards per carry. The offense isn’t nearly as explosive as some others in college football, but the Bears are still averaging a respectable 21.8 points per game. They also have a legitimate threat at wide receiver in Isaiah Myers, who leads the team with 419 receiving yards and four total touchdowns.
Kennesaw State isn’t necessarily blowing teams away with a high-powered offense either, but the Owls are also averaging a respectable 22.6 points and 376.4 total yards of offense per game this season. Turnovers have been an issue at times, limiting the offense’s true potential, so protecting the football will be key for Kennesaw State.
The Owls’ run game is what could help this pick’s cause. Kennesaw State features two players with over 200 rushing yards and two others with over 100 rushing yards through its first five games. Quarterback Rickie Collins leads the team with 246 rushing yards and four rushing touchdowns, while the run game as a whole is averaging 4.7 yards per carry and has scored 11 rushing touchdowns.
Missouri State’s defense will have its hands full trying to slow down Kennesaw State’s run game. The Bears are allowing 196.4 rushing yards per game and have given up 10 rushing touchdowns this season, including 233 rushing yards and three touchdowns to Western Kentucky last week.
- Missouri State vs. Kennesaw State Total Pick for Oct. 14: Over 51.5 Points (-110)
Kennesaw State vs. Missouri State Betting Splits
Here’s how the action is trending at Hard Rock Bet for Wednesday night’s CUSA showdown in Missouri:
- Kennesaw State is the popular choice on the moneyline, receiving 76.7% of bets and 87.7% of the dollars.
- The Owls are also getting more support on the spread, with 65.4% of bets and 53.5% of the dollars.
- The Over is attracting the majority of the action on the total, with 76.1% of bets and 92.9% of the dollars.
Kennesaw State vs. Missouri State Game Info
- š Where: Robert W. Plaster Stadium, Springfield, MO
- š Date: Wednesday, Oct. 14
- ā° Kickoff: 7:30 PM ET
- šŗš» TV/Streaming: CBSSN
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