Kennesaw State (1-7) vs Sam Houston State (7-2)
Game Info: Saturday, November 16, 2024 at 3:00 pm (Fifth Third Bank Stadium)
Betting Odds: Kennesaw State +15.5 / Sam Houston State -15.5 --- Over/Under: 42.5 Click Here for the Latest Odds
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The Sam Houston Bearkats and the Kennesaw State Owls meet in week 10 college football action from Fifth Third Stadium on Saturday. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Sam Houston vs. Western Kentucky prediction.
Sam Houston Recap
The Sam Houston Bearkats come into this one looking to build on their 9-3 win over Louisiana Tech last time out to improve to 7-2 on the year. After this game, Sam Houston will head on the road for a pivotal game against Jacksonville State.
Bearkats Looking To Wake Up Offense
Hunter Watson has thrown for 1,133 yards, 9 touchdowns, and 6 interceptions on 60.1% passing while also rushing for 423 yards and 4 touchdowns. Jay Ducker has 469 rushing yards and 6 TDs and DJ McKinney’s chipped in 431 rushing yards as well on the year. Simeon Evans leads Sam Houston with 28 receptions for 311 yards and 3 TDs while Qua’Vez Humphreys has 309 receiving yards and 4 scores. On defense, Caleb Weaver has a team-high 62 total tackles including 49 solo tackles and 4 interceptions while Chris Murray has a team-high 5.5 sacks. As a unit, Sam Houston’s defense has combined for 21 sacks and 9 interceptions as well on the year.
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.
Kennesaw State Recap
The Kennesaw State Owls come into this one looking to bounce back from a 43-35 loss to UTEP last time out. After this game, Kennesaw State will welcome FIU to town for Senior Day.
Owls Looking To Play Spoiler
Davis Bryson has thrown for 1,085 yards, 5 touchdowns, and 9 interceptions on 54.9% passing while Michael Benefield has a team-high 425 rushing yards and 4 touchdowns. Qua Ashley has 309 rushing yards while also leading the Owls’ group of six receivers with 100+ receiving yards, putting up 209 receiving yards on the year. On defense, Donelius Johnson has a team-high 60 total tackles while Garland Benyard has a team-high 3 sacks. As a unit, Kennesaw State has logged 13 sacks and 2 interceptions so far this season.
Why the Kennesaw State Owls will win
- The home team has won each of Kennesaw State's last four games.
- The underdog has covered the spread in four of Sam Houston State's last five games.
- Sam Houston State has failed to cover the spread in each of its last three games as a favorite against non-AP-ranked teams.
Sam Houston vs. Kennesaw State Prediction
I’m on the under. Sam Houston is the better team, but the offense has taken a nosedive the last couple of weeks and I don’t know if I can trust them laying this number. On the other side, Kennesaw State’s one of the worst teams in the country and it wouldn’t surprise me to see them get rocked again or even struggle to score at all. Give me the under.
Chris’s Pick Under 42.5
AUTHOR: Chris Ruffolo
