The Myrtle Beach Bowl will feature the Western Michigan Broncos heading into a showdown with the Kennesaw State Owls on Friday, December 19, 2025.

The Broncos are the favorites (-3) in their matchup against the Owls, with the over/under at 47.5 points. (On the moneyline, the Broncos are -162 and the Owls are +136.)

Below you’ll find our betting primer for this this matchup between the Broncos and the Owls, and find all of our betting picks here, too!

Western Michigan vs. Kennesaw State betting lines

• Spread favorite: Broncos (-3)
• Moneyline: Broncos (-162), Owls (+136)
• Total: 47.5 points
• TV Channel: ESPN
• Live Stream: Fubo

Western Michigan vs. Kennesaw State betting info and stats

Western Michigan has 10 wins against the spread in 13 opportunities so far this season (10-3-0). Western Michigan has a 5-1 ATS record when favored by at least 3 points. Western Michigan has put up an 8-0 record in the eight games this season it has been the moneyline favorite. Kennesaw State has nine wins against the spread through 13 opportunities so far this season (9-4-0). Kennesaw State is 3-1 ATS when it is an underdog by 3 points or more. Kennesaw State’s record in games it’ve played as the underdog this year is 2-2.

Western Michigan vs. Kennesaw State recent stats and trends

Western Michigan Broncos

• Western Michigan has covered the spread in its past three matchups while putting up a 3-0 record straight-up in those games.
• Western Michigan and its opponents have hit the over in two of those games.
• The last three Western Michigan games averaged 44.7 total points, 2.8 fewer points than this matchup’s over/under.

Kennesaw State Owls

• Kennesaw State has covered the spread twice in its past three contests while putting up a 3-0 record straight-up in those games.
• The final combined score of the last three Kennesaw State games has surpassed the set total every time.
• Kennesaw State’s past three outings have ended with an average of 55.2 points scored. That’s 7.7 more points than this contest’s over/under.

Western Michigan vs. Kennesaw State key players

Western Michigan Broncos

• Broc Lowry has thrown for 1,683 yards, completing 63.4% of his passes and recording seven touchdowns and two interceptions this season. He’s also run for 940 yards (72.3 ypg) on 197 carries with 14 rushing touchdowns.
• Jalen Buckley has racked up 829 yards on 171 attempts, scoring eight times.
• Tailique Williams has hauled in 35 receptions for 478 yards (39.8 yards per game) to lead the team so far this season. He’s found the end zone two times as a receiver.
• Baylin Brooks has put together a 356-yard season so far, reeling in 25 passes on 38 targets.
• Aveion Chenault’s 22 grabs are good enough for 271 yards and two touchdowns.
• Nadame Tucker has racked up 14.5 sacks to lead the team, while also recording 13 TFL and 51 tackles.
• Western Michigan’s tackle leader, Sefa Saipaia Jr., has 67 tackles, four TFL, 1.5 sacks, and one interception this year.
• Joey Pope has picked off a team-high two passes. He also has 36 tackles, two TFL, 0.5 sacks, and two passes defended to his name.

Kennesaw State Owls

• Amari Odom has 2,385 passing yards, or 216.8 per game, so far this season. He has completed 66.8% of his passes and has recorded 18 touchdowns with six interceptions. He’s also contributed on the ground with 34.2 rushing yards per game while scoring as a runner seven times.
• Coleman Bennett has carried the ball 148 times for a team-high 716 yards (55.1 per game) with four touchdowns. He also leads the team through the air, as his 26 receptions this season are good for 313 yards, and he’s scored three touchdowns in the passing game.
• Chase Belcher has run for 418 yards across 91 attempts, scoring two touchdowns. He’s chipped in with 10 catches for 176 yards and two touchdowns.
• Gabriel Benyard has totaled 55 catches this season and his team-high yardage total sits at 898 (69.1 yards per game). He’s been targeted 83 times and has nine touchdowns.
• Christian Moss has collected 662 receiving yards (55.2 yards per game) and two touchdowns on 41 receptions.
• Elijah Hill has racked up nine sacks to lead the team, while also picking up eight TFL and 15 tackles.
• Kennesaw State’s tackle leader, Baron Hopson, has 83 tackles, three TFL, 0.5 sacks, and one interception this year.
• Milon Jones has a team-leading one interception to go along with 25 tackles, one TFL, and one pass defended.