Missouri State vs Kennesaw State Prediction 11/22/2025 Today’s College Football Picks

The Missouri State Bears and the Kennesaw State Owls meet in week 13 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 Missouri State Bears vs. Kennesaw State Owls prediction.

Missouri State Bears Recap

The Missouri State Bears come into this game looking to build on their 38-24 win over UTEP last time out to sit at 7-3 this season. After this game, Missouri State will head home for a game against LA Tech to finish the regular season.

Bears Win 5 In A Row

Jacob Clark has thrown for 2,257 yards, 19 touchdowns and 8 interceptions on 65.5% passing while Shomari Lawrence leads the Bears on the ground with 707 rushing yards. DJmariyae Robinson has a team-high 33 catches for 438 yards and 4 TDs while Ronnel Johnson has 398 receiving yards and Tristian Gardner has 385 receiving yards and 4 TDs this season. Ramone Green Jr. has 377 receiving yards and Dash Luke has 374 receiving yards and 3 TDs. On defense, Jalen Brooks has a team-high 60 total tackles including 42 solo tackles. As a unit, Missouri State’s defense has combined for 17 sacks and 8 interceptions so far this season.

Kennesaw State Owls Recap

The Kennesaw State Owls come into this game looking to bounce back from a 35-26 loss to Jacksonville State to sit at 7-3 this season. After this game, Kennesaw State will head on the road for a game against Liberty.

Owls Have Seven-Game Win Streak Snapped

Amari Odom has thrown for 1,512 yards, 8 touchdowns and 6 interceptions on 64.1% passing while Dexter Williams II has thrown for 787 yards, 6 touchdowns and 3 INTs on 53.6% passing. Coleman Bennett has a team-high 515 rushing yards with 2 TDs while Chase Belcher has 378 rushing yards and Odom has 275 rushing yards with 5 TDs. Alexander Diggs also has 273 rushing yards. Gabriel Benyard has a team-high 668 receiving yards with 5 TDs and 43 catches while Christian Moss has 455 receiving yards and 30 catches. On defense, Baron Hopson has a team-high 96 total tackles while Tylon Dunlap has a team-high 5 sacks and Donovan Westmoreland has 3 sacks as well this season. 

Missouri State Bears @ Kennesaw State Owls Betting Trends: Week 13

Why the Kennesaw State Owls will win

• Kennesaw State has won each of its last six home games.
• Kennesaw State has covered the spread in each of its last six home games against conference opponents.
• Kennesaw State has won the first half in five of its last six games against conference opponents.
• Kennesaw State has won the first quarter in three of its last four games against conference opponents.

Why the Missouri State Bears will win

• Missouri State has won each of its last five games.
• Missouri State has covered the spread in each of its last four games.
• Kennesaw State has failed to cover the spread in each of its last three games in November.

Total Points Facts

• Eight of Missouri State’s last nine games have gone UNDER the total points line.
• Four of Kennesaw State’s last five home games have gone UNDER the total points line.

Kennesaw State Owls Player Prop Facts

• Heading into Week 13, Elijah Hill ranks 1st in the Conference USA for sacks (6.5) this season.

Missouri State Bears Player Prop Facts

• Heading into Week 13, Jacob Clark ranks 1st in the Conference USA for passing touchdowns (19) this season.

Matchup/League Facts

• Kennesaw State ranks T8th among FBS teams for Q1 points per game this season (10.0).
• Kennesaw State ranks T13th among FBS teams for average point differential in first quarters this season (+5.5).
• Six of Missouri State’s 10 games this season have been decided by a margin of seven points or less – equal-most amongst FBS teams.
• Missouri State ranks T11th among FBS teams for 4th down conversion percentage this season (70.0).

Missouri State Bears vs. Kennesaw State Owls Prediction

I’m on the Bears and the points here. I just think this has all of the makings of a heavyweight fight with both teams having so much to play for when it comes to the conference standings and trying to make moves down the stretch. I think this is a 3-4 point game so give me Missouri State and the points here.

Chris Ruffolo's Pick: Missouri State +6.5