- The Jacksonville State Gamecocks are a -4 point favorite vs. the Kennesaw State Owls
- Jacksonville State vs. Kennesaw State Total (Over/Under): 49.5 points
- TV Channel: CBSN
Jacksonville State (3-2) visit Walens Family Field at Fifth Third Stadium to take on Kennesaw State (1-3) on Oct. 7 in Kennesaw, GA. Kickoff is scheduled for 7:00 pm.
The Jacksonville State Gamecocks are betting favorites in Week 6, with the spread sitting at -4 (+110).
The Jacksonville State vs. Kennesaw State Over/Under is 49.5 total points.
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Jacksonville State vs. Kennesaw State Odds, Spread, Over/Under:
| Spread | Total (O/U) | Moneyline | |
| Jacksonville State | -4 +110 | 49.5 -108 | -145 |
| Kennesaw State | +4 -145 | 49.5 -110 | +120 |
Jacksonville State vs Kennesaw State Prediction:
The winning team model predicts Jacksonville State will win this game with 52.1% confidence, based on game simulations, offensive & defensive matchups and recent game results.
The winning team prediction factors in up-to-date player injuries for both the Jacksonville State Gamecocks and the Kennesaw State Owls, key player performances this season and recent team trends.
Jacksonville State vs Kennesaw State Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts Jacksonville State will cover the spread with 50.9% confidence.
This prediction against the spread factors in ATS performances for both teams, opening and current betting lines plus public and sharp money already wagered on this matchup.
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Jacksonville State Best Bets Today
- Jacksonville State has hit the Moneyline in 10 of their last 14 games (+6.80 Units / 18% ROI)
- Jacksonville State have covered the 1Q Spread in 10 of their last 14 games (+5.50 Units / 31% ROI)
- Jacksonville State has hit the 1H Moneyline in 5 of their last 6 away games (+4.00 Units / 49% ROI)
- Jacksonville State has hit the 1Q Moneyline in 6 of their last 14 games (+2.15 Units / 9% ROI)
- Jacksonville State has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 4 of their last 6 away games (+1.60 Units / 24% ROI)
Kennesaw State Best Bets Today
- Kennesaw State have covered the Spread in 9 of their last 13 games (+4.60 Units / 32% ROI)
- Kennesaw State has hit the 1Q Game Total Over in 9 of their last 13 games (+4.35 Units / 28% ROI)
- Kennesaw State has hit the Game Total Under in 8 of their last 13 games (+3.60 Units / 25% ROI)
- Kennesaw State has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 4 of their last 5 games at home (+2.80 Units / 48% ROI)
- Kennesaw State has hit the Team Total Under in 8 of their last 13 games (+2.30 Units / 16% ROI)
Jacksonville State Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Jacksonville State Gamecocks is 3-2 against the spread this college football season (+0.9 Units / 16.51% ROI).
- Jacksonville State is 3-2 when betting on the Moneyline for +1 Units / 3.92% ROI
- Jacksonville State is 3-2 when betting the Over for +0.8 Units / 14.55% ROI
- Jacksonville State is 2-3 when betting the Under for -1.3 Units / -23.64% ROI
Kennesaw State Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Kennesaw State Owls is 3-1 against the spread this college football season (+1.9 Units / 43.18% ROI).
- Kennesaw State is 1-2 when betting on the Moneyline for -2.95 Units / -12.85% ROI
- Kennesaw State is 0-4 when betting the Over for -4.4 Units / -100% ROI
- Kennesaw State is 4-0 when betting the Under for +4 Units / 90.91% ROI
Jacksonville State: Keys to the Game vs. Kennesaw State
Jacksonville State was 3-5 (.375) when allowing 200 or more passing yards last season– T-40th-worst in FBS; Average: .481
Jacksonville State is 9-5 (.600) when sacking the QB less than 3 times since the 2024 season– T-10th-best among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: .383
Jacksonville State is 10-6 (.588) when the opposing team rushes more than 30 times since the 2024 season– 30th-best in FBS; Average: .446
Jacksonville State was 8-2 (.800) when allowing less than 5 yards per rush last season– 12th-best among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: .612
Kennesaw State: Keys to the Game vs. Jacksonville State
Kennesaw State was winless (0-8) when their opponent committed less than 60 yards in penalties last season– T-worst in FBS; Average: .536
Kennesaw State was 1-7 (.125) when throwing at least 1 interception last season– T-13th-worst in FBS; Average: .382
Kennesaw State was 2-5 (.286) when allowing 200 or more passing yards last season– T-26th-worst in FBS; Average: .481
Kennesaw State was 2-9 (.182) when their opponent rushed more than 30 times last season– T-17th-worst in FBS; Average: .442
Matchup Notes for Jacksonville State vs. Kennesaw State
Kennesaw State’s RBs averaged 11.1 yards after the catch last season — T-11th-best among FBS RBs. Jacksonville State’s defense allowed 10.4 RAC to RBs last season — T-13th-worst among FBS defenses.
Kennesaw State’s RBs gained 557 yards on 50 receptions (11.1 YPR) last season — T-11th-best among FBS RBs. Jacksonville State’s defense allowed 10.4 Yards Per Reception to RBs last season — T-13th-worst among FBS defenses.
Kennesaw State’s RBs has averaged 9.1 yards after the catch since the 2024 season — T-22nd-best among FBS RBs. Jacksonville State’s defense has allowed 8.8 RAC to RBs since the 2024 season — T-25th-worst among FBS defenses.
Jacksonville State’s RBs has rushed for 4,566 yards on 850 carries (5.4 YPC) since the 2024 season — T-31st-best among FBS RBs. Kennesaw State’s defense have allowed 5.3 YPC to RBs since the 2024 season — T-26th-worst among FBS defenses.
Jacksonville State’s RBs has 2 rushing touchdowns per game since the 2024 season — T-10th-best among FBS RBs. Kennesaw State’s defense has allowed 1.9 rushing touchdowns per game since the 2024 season — T-21st-worst among FBS defenses.
Jacksonville State’s QBs has 1 rushing touchdowns per game since the 2024 season — T-5th-best among FBS teams. Kennesaw State’s defense has allowed 1.9 rushing touchdowns per game since the 2024 season — T-21st-worst among FBS defenses.
Jacksonville State Offensive Stats & Trends
Jacksonville State Skill Players have averaged a touchdown every 3.9 receptions (27 Rec/7 TDs) in the Red Zone since the 2024 season– 2nd-worst Receptions Per TD among FBS Teams; Average: 2.0
Jacksonville State Skill Players averaged 17.6 yards per reception (597 yards/34 catches) in the 4th quarter last season– 2nd-best among FBS Teams; Average: 12.0
Jacksonville State have averaged a touchdown every 3.9 receptions (27 Rec/7 TDs) in the Red Zone since the 2024 season– 2nd-worst Receptions Per TD among FBS Offenses; Average: 2.0
Jacksonville State averaged a touchdown every 6.3 receptions (19 Rec/3 TDs) in the Red Zone last season– 3rd-worst Receptions Per TD among FBS Offenses; Average: 2.1
Jacksonville State threw 3 TDs on 37 pass attempts (one TD every 12.3 Pass Attempts) in the Red Zone last season– 3rd-worst among FBS Offenses; Average: 3.7
Kennesaw State Offensive Stats & Trends
Kennesaw State have averaged a touchdown every 43.5 receptions (87 Rec/2 TDs) this season– 3rd-worst Receptions Per TD among FBS Offenses; Average: 10.8
Kennesaw State Skill Players have averaged a touchdown every 43.5 receptions (87 Rec/2 TDs) this season– 3rd-worst Receptions Per TD among FBS Teams; Average: 10.8
Kennesaw State have thrown 2 TDs on 127 pass attempts (one TD every 63.5 Pass Attempts) this season– 2nd-worst among FBS Offenses; Average: 16.9
Kennesaw State WRs have just one touchdown on 62 receptions this season– 4th-worst Receptions Per TD among FBS Teams; Average: 10.0
Kennesaw State WRs averaged just 4.7 yards per reception (14 yards/3 catches) in the 2023 season– worst among FBS Teams; Average: 13.3
Jacksonville State Defensive Stats & Trends
Jacksonville State allowed 14 TDs in close and late situations last season– most in FBS
Jacksonville State has allowed 15 TDs in close and late situations since the 2024 season– 3rd-most in FBS
Jacksonville State has allowed just 9.3 yards per completion (754 yards/81 completions) this season– best among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: 11.8
Jacksonville State allowed a Completion Pct of just 42% (14 completions/33 attempts) in the Red Zone last season– 5th-best among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: 54%
Jacksonville State allowed 5 TD passes in close and late situations last season– T-3rd-most among Non-Power Conference Teams
Kennesaw State Defensive Stats & Trends
Kennesaw State tackled opponents for a loss on 3 of 7 rushing attempts (43% TFL%) in the Red Zone in the 2023 season– best in FBS; Average: 15%.
Kennesaw State tackled opponents for a loss on 3 of 7 rushing attempts (43% TFL%) in the Red Zone in the 2023 season– best among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: 14%.
Kennesaw State allowed just 8.1 yards per completion (242 yards/30 completions) in the 2023 season– best among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: 12.2
Kennesaw State has allowed 2 touchdowns on 73 completions (36.5 Completions Per TD) this season– 2nd-best among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: 12.1
Kennesaw State allowed opponents to catch 4 of 4 passes (100% Reception Pct) in the Red Zone in the 2023 season– worst in FBS; Average: 54%
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