The Western Kentucky Hilltoppers (5-2) and the Kennesaw State Owls (1-6) will meet in a matchup of CUSA teams on Wednesday, October 30, 2024 at Houchens Industries-L.T. Smith Stadium. The Owls will need to play a near perfect game to pull off an upset, bookmakers have them as 24-point underdogs. An over/under of 50 points has been set for the outing.
Western Kentucky vs. Kennesaw State Favorite, Moneyline, Total
Spread favorite: Hilltoppers (-24)
Moneyline: Hilltoppers (-2381), Owls (+1200)
Total: 50 points
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How to Watch Western Kentucky vs. Kennesaw State
When: Wednesday, October 30, 2024 at 7:30 p.m. ET
Location: Houchens Industries-L.T. Smith Stadium in Bowling Green, Kentucky
TV: ESPN2
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Western Kentucky 2024 Stats & Rankings
Stat |
Average (Total) |
Rank |
Pass yards |
279.1 (1954) |
27 |
Rush yards |
121.4 (850) |
105 |
Points scored |
28.7 (201) |
88 |
Pass yards against |
225.6 (1579) |
78 |
Rush yards against |
162.1 (1135) |
91 |
Points allowed |
22.4 (157) |
55 |
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Western Kentucky 2024 Betting Info
The Hilltoppers are 6-1-0 ATS this season.
In the Hilltoppers’ seven games this season, the combined scoring has gone over the point total three times.
The Hilltoppers’ average point total in outings this year is 56.7, 6.7 points higher than the over/under in this game.
The Hilltoppers have covered the spread in their past three contests while putting up a 2-1 record straight-up in those games.
Twice in those three games, the final combined score has exceeded the set total.
The Owls’ last three games have ended with an average of 49.3 points scored. That’s 0.7 fewer points than this contest’s over/under.
Western Kentucky Home/Away Splits (2024)
|
Overall |
Home |
Away |
Point Total AVG |
56.7 |
59.3 |
54.8 |
Implied Total AVG |
34.9 |
37.0 |
33.3 |
ATS Record |
6-1-0 |
3-0-0 |
3-1-0 |
Over/Under Record |
3-4-0 |
1-2-0 |
2-2-0 |
Moneyline Favorite Record |
3-0 |
2-0 |
1-0 |
Moneyline Underdog Record |
2-2 |
1-0 |
1-2 |
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Western Kentucky’s Offense vs. Kennesaw State’s Defense (2024)
The Hilltoppers average 279.1 passing yards per game (27th in the FBS) compared to the 231.7 per game the Owls allow (91st in college football).
The Hilltoppers average 0.4 points per play (51st in the FBS) compared to the 0.5 per play the Owls give up (104th in college football).
Western Kentucky converts 41.8% of its third downs (50th in college football), while Kennesaw State’s defense ranks 101st in that category (42.1%)
Kennesaw State 2024 Stats & Rankings
Stat |
Average (Total) |
Rank |
Pass yards |
135 (945) |
129 |
Rush yards |
106.6 (746) |
121 |
Points scored |
15 (105) |
134 |
Pass yards against |
231.7 (1622) |
91 |
Rush yards against |
170.9 (1196) |
101 |
Points allowed |
31.1 (218) |
110 |
Kennesaw State 2024 Betting Info
The Owls have won twice against the spread this year.
Two Owls games (out of seven) have hit the over this year.
The average total for Hilltoppers games this season is 6.7 more points than the total of 50 in this game.
The Hilltoppers have covered the spread in their last three matchups while putting up a 2-1 record straight-up in those games.
The final combined score of the past three Kennesaw State games has surpassed the set total two times.
The last three Owls games averaged 49.3 total points, 0.7 fewer points than this matchup’s point total.
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Kennesaw State Home/Away Splits (2024)
Kennesaw State’s Offense vs. Western Kentucky’s Defense (2024)
The Owls average 0.2 points per play (131st in the FBS), while the Hilltoppers give up 0.3 per play (10th in college football).
Kennesaw State’s offense ranks 132nd in the FBS at 15 points per game. It will be up against Western Kentucky’s defense which allows 22.4 per game (55th in college football).
The Owls average 135 yards through the air per game (129th in the FBS). The Hilltoppers rank 78th, giving up 225.6 passing yards.
Western Kentucky vs. Kennesaw State Prediction and Pick
Our prediction for Western Kentucky vs. Kennesaw State sees the Hilltoppers (-2381 on the moneyline) as the pick to win. For the over/under, we recommend betting on the over at 50 points.