Kennesaw State vs Middle Tennessee Prediction College Football Picks 10/15/24

In this article, we will formulate a Kennesaw State vs Middle Tennessee Prediction for this College Football Week 8 game on Tuesday, October 15th, at Floyd Stadium.  Let’s take a look at a Kennesaw State Owls vs Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders pick. To formulate this prediction, we will examine:

-The Owls’ recent form and recent player performance 

-The Blue Raiders’ recent form and recent player performance

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Kennesaw State 

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Middle Tennessee

-Recent betting trends in games played between Kennesaw State vs Middle Tennessee

-A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for Today’s Game between the Owls and Blue Raiders. 

Kennesaw State Still Looking for First Win

Kennesaw State comes into this game with an 0-5 record overall and they really struggled in the last game again. Kennesaw State faced off against Jacksonville State and the offense scored 24 points, but the defense gave up 63 points and that led to the defeat. Davis Bryson was under center and he completed 6 of his 14 passes for 76 yards, one touchdown, and three interceptions. The interceptions are clearly an issue and they are going to need to find a way to take better care of the ball. 

Kennesaw State is averaging 14.6 points per game while their defense is giving up 36 points per game. The offense is ranked 132nd while the defense is ranked 122nd. One issue for this team is they are averaging only 3.2 points per game in 1st quarter. In this game, they need to find a way to get the offense going early. Kennesaw State will meet Liberty, Western Kentucky, and UTEP after this one.

Can Middle Tennessee Play Better Defense?

Middle Tennessee has one win on the season but the defense has had issues overall this season. In the last game on the 10th against Louisana Tech, Middle Tennessee scored 21 points, but the defense gave up 48 points and that led to the defeat. At the end of the first quarter, they were down 20-14 and then the offense only managed seven points the rest of the game. Quarterback Nicholas Vattiato had a strong game completing 24 of his 39 passes for 276 yards, two touchdowns, and one interception. The defense allowed Middle Tennessee to throw for five touchdowns, and that can’t happen again here. 

Middle Tennessee is averaging 16.8 points while their defense is giving up 40.5 points per game. The offense is ranked 126th in the league while the defense is ranked 130th in the league. 

Middle Tennessee vs. Kennesaw State Facts/Matchups

• Middle Tennessee ranks 133rd among FBS teams for Q3 opponent points per game this season (11.3).
• Middle Tennessee ranks 132nd among FBS teams for Q2 points per game this season (2.8).
• Kennesaw State ranks 132nd among FBS teams for points per game this season (14.6).
• Kennesaw State ranks 132nd among FBS teams for Q3 opponent points per game this season (11.2).

Kennesaw State vs Middle Tennessee Prediction

Middle Tennessee is going to have no issue running up the score. Their offense got out to a fast start in the first game and they are going to find success here. The difference in this game though is Middle Tennessee will have four strong quarters, not just one. Kennesaw State’s offense won’t be keeping up, and Middle Tennessee is going to end up cruising here. Back Middle Tennessee against the spread here.