Kennesaw State vs San Jose St Prediction, Odds & Best Prop Bets โ€“ NCAAF, Week 3

San Jose State wide receiver Nick Nash (3) runs during an NCAA football game against Southern California on Saturday, Aug. 26, 2023, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Kyusung Gong)
(AP Photo/Kyusung Gong)
  • San Jose St is a -19.5 point favorite vs. Kennesaw State
  • Kennesaw State vs. San Jose State Total(Over/Under): 44 points
  • TV Channel: truTV

The Kennesaw State Owls (0-2) visit CEFCU Stadium to take on the San Jose State Spartans (2-0) on Sep. 14 in San Jose, CA. Kickoff is scheduled for 7:00pm EDT.

San Jose St is a betting favorite in Week 3, with the spread sitting at -19.5 (-110).

The Kennesaw State vs. San Jose State Over/Under is 44 total points.

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Kennesaw State vs. San Jose State Odds, Spread, Over/Under:

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Kennesaw State+19.5 -11044 -110+750
San Jose State -19.5 -11044 -110-1200

Kennesaw State vs San Jose State Prediction:

The winning team model predicts San Jose State will win this game with 92.4% confidence, based on game simulations, offensive & defensive matchups and recent game results.

This winning team prediction factors in up-to-date player injuries for both Kennesaw State and San Jose St, key player performances this season and recent team trends.

Kennesaw State vs San Jose State Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts San Jose State will cover the spread with 65.5% 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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Kennesaw State Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Kennesaw State is 1-1 against the spread this college football season (-0.1 Units / -4.55% ROI).

  • Kennesaw State is 0-2 when betting on the Moneyline for -2 Units / -100% ROI
  • Kennesaw State is 0-2 when betting the Over for -2.2 Units / -100% ROI
  • Kennesaw State is 2-0 when betting the Under for +2 Units / 90.91% ROI

San Jose State Against the Spread (ATS) Record

San Jose St is 1-0 against the spread this college football season (+1 Units / 86.96% ROI).

  • San Jose State is 1-0 when betting on the Moneyline for +1.2 Units / 120% ROI
  • San Jose State is 0-1 when betting the Over for -1.1 Units / -100% ROI
  • San Jose State is 1-0 when betting the Under for +1 Units / 90.91% ROI

Kennesaw State: Keys to the Game vs. San Jose State

Kennesaw State is winless (0-1) when in a one score game since the 2022 season– worst in FBS; Average: .496

Kennesaw State is winless (0-1) when in a one score game since the 2023 season– T-worst among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: .494

Kennesaw State is winless (0-2) when rushing more than 30 times since the 2022 season– worst among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: .441

Kennesaw State is winless (0-2) when allowing an average of more than 5 yards on first down plays since the 2023 season– T-worst in FBS; Average: .425

San Jose State: Keys to the Game vs. Kennesaw State

San Jose State is 6-2 (.750) when allowing less than 50% of third down conversion opportunities since the 2023 season– T-29th-best in FBS; Average: .566

San Jose State is 6-2 (.545) when allowing less than 3 sacks since the 2023 season– T-15th-best among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: .427

San Jose State is 1-5 (.167) when allowing 7 or more explosive plays since the 2023 season– T-24th-worst in FBS; Average: .389

San Jose State is undefeated (8-0) when rushing more than 30 times since the 2022 season– 2nd-best among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: .441

Matchup Notes for Kennesaw State vs. San Jose State

San Jose State’s offense has thrown for 586 passing yards in 2 games (293.0 YPG) this season — 34th-best among FBS offenses. Kennesaw State’s defense has allowed 268.5 passing yards per game this season — 21st-worst among FBS defenses.

San Jose State have 293.0 receiving yards per game this season — 32nd-best among FBS skill players. Kennesaw State’s defense has allowed 268.5 receiving yards per game this season — 21st-worst among FBS defenses.

San Jose State’s RBs has 2 receptions in 2 games (just 1.0 per game) this season — T-8th-worst among FBS RBs. Kennesaw State’s defense has allowed 22.5 receptions per game this season — T-22nd-worst among FBS defenses.

Kennesaw State’s offense has thrown for 295 passing yards in 2 games (just 147.5 YPG) this season — 16th-worst among FBS offenses. San Jose State’s defense has allowed just 116.5 passing yards per game this season — T-16th-best among FBS defenses.

Kennesaw State has gained 295 yards on 21 receptions (14.0 YPR) this season — T-32nd-best among FBS skill players. San Jose State’s defense has allowed just 8.3 Yards Per Reception this season — 16th-best among FBS defenses.

Kennesaw State’s QBs has thrown for 295 passing yards in 2 games (just 147.5 YPG) this season — 17th-worst among FBS teams. San Jose State’s defense has allowed just 116.5 passing yards per game this season — T-16th-best among FBS defenses.

Kennesaw State Offensive Stats & Trends

Kennesaw State RBs have averaged 25.7 yards from scrimmage per touch (154 yards / 6 touches) on 3rd down since the 2023 season– best among FBS Teams; Average: 5.6

Kennesaw State Skill Players have been targeted 52 times since the 2023 season– fewest among FBS Teams

Kennesaw State WRs have been targeted 14 times on 3rd down since the 2023 season– fewest among FBS Teams

Kennesaw State’s offense has thrown for 295 passing yards in 2 games (just 147.5 YPG) this season — 16th-worst among FBS offenses. San Jose State’s defense has allowed just 116.5 passing yards per game this season — T-16th-best among FBS defenses.

Kennesaw State has gained 295 yards on 21 receptions (14.0 YPR) this season — T-32nd-best among FBS skill players. San Jose State’s defense has allowed just 8.3 Yards Per Reception this season — 16th-best among FBS defenses.

San Jose State Offensive Stats & Trends

San Jose State RBs have averaged 7.7 Yards per Carry (1,061 yards/137 carries) in the 4th quarter since the 2022 season– best among FBS Teams; Average: 5.0

San Jose State RBs have averaged 7.6 Yards per Carry (784 yards/103 carries) in the 4th quarter since the 2023 season– best among FBS Teams; Average: 5.0

San Jose State RBs have averaged 8.1 yards from scrimmage per touch (939 yards / 116 touches) in the 4th quarter since the 2023 season– 2nd-best among FBS Teams; Average: 5.3

San Jose State QBs have fumbled 4 times in the Red Zone since the 2023 season– T-most among FBS Teams

San Jose State RBs have averaged 8.0 yards from scrimmage per touch (1,217 yards / 153 touches) in the 4th quarter since the 2022 season– best among FBS Teams; Average: 5.3

Kennesaw State Owls Defensive Stats & Trends

Kennesaw State has allowed a Completion Pct of 77% (75 completions/97 attempts) since the 2023 season– worst among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: 61%

Kennesaw State has allowed a Completion Pct of 87% (13 completions/15 attempts) in the Red Zone since the 2023 season– worst in FBS; Average: 53%

Kennesaw State has one interception and 7 TD passes allowed since the 2023 season– 2nd-worst among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: 2.0

Kennesaw State has allowed a Completion Pct of 100% (3 completions/3 attempts) on 3rd and short since the 2022 season– worst among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: 61%

Kennesaw State has one interception and 7 TD passes allowed since the 2023 season– 2nd-worst in FBS; Average: 1.8

San Jose State Spartans Defensive Stats & Trends

San Jose State has not recorded a sack (35 pass attempts) in the Red Zone since the 2023 season– T-worst in FBS; Average: 14.8

San Jose State has not recorded a sack (35 pass attempts) in the Red Zone since the 2023 season– T-worst among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: 15.9

San Jose State has 4 interceptions this season– T-2nd-most among Non-Power Conference Teams

San Jose State has averaged 2.00 interceptions per game (4/2) this season– T-2nd-best among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: 0.67

San Jose State has tackled opponents for a loss on just 4 of 91 rushing attempts (4% TFL%) in the Red Zone since the 2023 season– 2nd-worst in FBS; Average: 15%.


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