The Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders (1-5) meet a fellow CUSA foe when they host the Kennesaw State Owls (0-5) on Tuesday, October 15, 2024 at Johnny “Red” Floyd Stadium.

The Owls are expected to lose by at least a touchdown (currently +8.5) against the Blue Raiders (with an over/under of 49.5 points).

Below you’ll find our betting primer for this this game between the Blue Raiders and the Owls, and discover all of our expert predictions here, too!

Middle Tennessee vs. Kennesaw State betting lines

• Spread favorite: Blue Raiders (-8.5)
• Moneyline: Blue Raiders (-332), Owls (+258)
• Total: 49.5 points
• TV Channel: CBS Sports Network
• Live Stream: Fubo (Watch for free)

Middle Tennessee vs. Kennesaw State betting info and stats

Middle Tennessee has won just one game against the spread so far this season (1-4-0). Middle Tennessee has not been favored on the moneyline yet this season. Kennesaw State has won just one game against the spread so far this season (1-4-0). When Kennesaw State is an underdog by 8.5 points or more, it has covered the spread one time (1-3 ATS). Kennesaw State has played as the underdog on the moneyline five times this season, losing every game.

Middle Tennessee vs. Kennesaw State recent stats and trends

Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders

• Middle Tennessee is 1-2 against the spread and 0-3 overall over its last three matchups.
• The final combined score of the last three Middle Tennessee games has surpassed the set total two times.
• The last three Middle Tennessee games averaged 53.8 total points, 4.3 more points than this matchup’s over/under.

Kennesaw State Owls

• Kennesaw State is winless against the spread over its last three games, and has a 0-3 straight-up record in those contest.
• Kennesaw State and its opponents have hit the over once in those games.
• The past three Kennesaw State games averaged 3.7 fewer points (45.8) than this matchup’s over/under.

Middle Tennessee vs. Kennesaw State key players

Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders

• Nicholas Vattiato has 1,561 passing yards for Middle Tennessee, completing 64.9% of his passes and tossing seven touchdowns and five interceptions this season.
• The team’s top rusher, Jaiden Credle, has carried the ball 54 times for 253 yards (42.2 per game), scoring three times.
• This season, Terry Wilkins has carried the ball 38 times for 125 yards (20.8 per game) and one touchdown.
• Omari Kelly’s 574 yards as a receiver lead the team. He’s been targeted 55 times and has registered 32 receptions and three touchdowns.
• Holden Willis has caught 26 passes for 400 yards (66.7 yards per game) and two touchdowns this year.
• Myles Butler has racked up 11 grabs for 145 yards, an average of 29.0 yards per game. He’s scored one time as a receiver this season.
• James Gillespie paces the team with 2.0 sacks, and also has 2.0 TFL and five tackles.
• Marvae Myers-Glover is the team’s leading tackler this year. He’s amassed 19 tackles and 1.0 TFL.
• John Howse IV has picked off a team-high two passes. He also has 18 tackles, 2.0 TFL, one sack, and two passes defended to his name.

Kennesaw State Owls

• Davis Bryson leads Kennesaw State with 616 yards on 57-of-111 passing with two touchdowns compared to six interceptions this season. He has chipped in with 95 rushing yards (19.0 ypg) on 46 carries.
• Michael Benefield has run for 194 yards on 47 carries so far this year while scoring one time on the ground.
• Qua Ashley has 10 receptions for 131 yards (26.2 per game) so far while also carrying the ball 53 times for 121 yards.
• Blake Bohannon has caught 11 passes and compiled 115 receiving yards (23.0 per game).
• Tykeem Wallace’s 18 targets have resulted in nine receptions for 105 yards.
• Donelius Johnson paces the team with 2.0 sacks, and also has 2.0 TFL and 17 tackles.
• Isaac Paul is the team’s tackle leader this year. He’s amassed 20 tackles.
• Jayven Williams leads the team with one interception, while also collecting 15 tackles, one sack, and one pass defended.