In a highly anticipated Conference USA matchup, the Kennesaw State Owls (1-6) will take on the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers (5-2) on Wednesday at Houchens Industries L. T. Smith Stadium in Bowling Green, Ky. The Hilltoppers are currently on a two-game winning streak, while the Owls are coming off a surprising upset victory over previously undefeated Liberty.
Kennesaw State pulled off a remarkable win last week, defeating Liberty 27-24 despite being heavy underdogs. This victory marked the Owls’ first win of the season and their first win as an FBS squad. On the other hand, Western Kentucky secured a convincing 31-14 victory against Sam Houston in Week 8.
The Hilltoppers are heavily favored by 24.5 points in the upcoming game, with an over/under of 49 points. The SportsLine Projection Model, which has been highly successful in predicting college football outcomes, has generated a betting profit of over $2,000 for $100 players on its top-rated picks this season.
Western Kentucky boasts a potent offense, ranking among the top in the conference in scoring, total offense, and passing offense. Quarterback Caden Veltkamp has been a key playmaker for the Hilltoppers, completing 69.5% of his passes for 1,428 yards and 14 touchdowns.
On the other side, Kennesaw State will look to capitalize on the momentum from their recent win. The Owls have shown improvement in their rushing offense, with players like Michael Benefield and Qua Ashley making significant contributions.
The SportsLine model is leaning towards the under in total points and has identified a side of the spread that hits in over 70% of simulations. Fans can catch the action on FuboTV and follow the model’s picks for this exciting CUSA showdown.
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