The Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders aim to extend their winning streak to three games when they host the Kennesaw State Owls in a pivotal Conference USA clash on Wednesday night at Johnny "Red" Floyd Stadium in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. Kickoff is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET on CBS Sports Network.
Kennesaw State enters the contest with a 1-6 overall record and 0-3 in conference play, having lost six consecutive games, most recently a 34-6 defeat to Liberty. The Owls are winless on the road this season. Middle Tennessee, meanwhile, sits at 4-3 overall and 2-1 in C-USA after a 26-23 victory over Florida International, and boasts a perfect 3-0 home record.
Betting Odds
Despite their struggles, Kennesaw State opens as a 1.5-point favorite. The over/under is set at 49.5 points, with the money line listing Kennesaw State at -111 and Middle Tennessee at -106.
Model Predictions
The SportsLine Projection Model, which simulates each FBS game 10,000 times, leans toward the Over 49.5 points, a selection that has hit in 59% of simulations. The model projects Owls quarterback Rickie Collins to throw for nearly 250 yards and two touchdowns, while Blue Raiders quarterback Roman Gagliano is expected to pass for around 230 yards and one score. Combined, the teams are simulated to total 55 points.
Additionally, the model indicates one side of the spread hits in well over 50% of simulations, though that specific pick is available only via SportsLine. The model entered Week 9 on a 68-59 run on top-rated college football picks, returning nearly $400 for $100 players.
