Kennesaw State vs UTSA Prediction, Odds & Best Prop Bets โ€“ NCAAF, Week 1

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UTSA head coach Jeff Traylor argues a call during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Texas State, Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023, in San Antonio. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
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  • UTSA is a -24.5 point favorite vs. Kennesaw State
  • Kennesaw State vs. UTSA Total(Over/Under): 50.5 points
  • TV Channel: ESPN+

The Kennesaw State Owls 0-0 visit Alamodome to take on the UTSA Roadrunners 0-0 on Aug. 31 in San Antonio, TX. Kickoff is scheduled for 3:30pm EDT.

UTSA is a betting favorite in Week 1, with the spread sitting at -24.5 (-115).

The Kennesaw State vs. UTSA Over/Under is 50.5 total points.

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Kennesaw State vs. UTSA Odds, Spread, Over/Under:

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Kennesaw State+24.5 -10550.5 -115+1300
UTSA -24.5 -11550.5 -105-3000

Kennesaw State vs UTSA Prediction:

Based on recent trends, the winning team model predicts UTSA will win this game with 95.0% confidence.

Kennesaw State vs UTSA Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts Kennesaw State will cover the spread with 59.2% confidence.

Both predictions factor in up-to-date player injuries for both Kennesaw State and UTSA, plus offensive & defensive matchups, recent games and key player performances this season.


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Kennesaw State Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Kennesaw State was 0-0 against the spread last college football season (+0 Units / 0% ROI).

  • Kennesaw State was 0-0 when betting on the Moneyline for +0 Units / 0% ROI
  • Kennesaw State was 0-0 when betting the Over for +0 Units / 0% ROI
  • Kennesaw State was 0-0 when betting the Under for +0 Units / 0% ROI

UTSA Against the Spread (ATS) Record

UTSA is 6-6 against the spread this college football season (-0.6 Units / -4.18% ROI).

  • UTSA was 9-4 when betting on the Moneyline for +2.95 Units / 6.17% ROI
  • UTSA was 5-7 when betting the Over for -2.7 Units / -18.88% ROI
  • UTSA was 7-5 when betting the Under for +1.5 Units / 10.49% ROI

Kennesaw State: Keys to the Game vs. UTSA

Kennesaw State is winless (0-1) when rushing more than 30 times since the 2022 season– worst among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: .453

Kennesaw State is winless (0-1) when rushing more than 30 times since the 2022 season– worst in FBS; Average: .539

Kennesaw State is winless (0-1) when in a one score game since the 2022 season– worst in FBS; Average: .495

Kennesaw State is winless (0-1) when allowing an average of more than 5 yards on first down plays since the 2022 season– worst in FBS; Average: .430

UTSA: Keys to the Game vs. Kennesaw State

UTSA is 11-2 (.786) when not throwing an interception since the 2022 season– 6th-best among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: .510

UTSA is 14-2 (.667) when passing for more than 200 yards since the 2022 season– T-4th-best among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: .408

UTSA was 7-1 (.778) when allowing less than 3 sacks in the 2023 season– T-4th-best among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: .464

UTSA is 12-5 (.667) when allowing less than 3 sacks since the 2022 season– T-38th-best in FBS; Average: .549

Kennesaw State Offensive Stats & Trends

Kennesaw State Skill Players have averaged just 3.0 yards per reception (3 yards/1 catches) in the 4th quarter since the 2022 season– worst among FBS Teams; Average: 12.1

Kennesaw State Skill Players have averaged just 5.5 yards per reception (44 yards/8 catches) since the 2022 season– worst among FBS Teams; Average: 12.1

Kennesaw State RBs have averaged 8.1 Yards per Carry (114 yards/14 carries) since the 2022 season– best among FBS Teams; Average: 5.0

Kennesaw State WRs have averaged just 3.0 receptions per game (3/1) since the 2022 season– 3rd-worst among FBS Teams; Average: 13.0

Kennesaw State WRs have averaged just 3.0 yards per reception (3 yards/1 catches) in the 4th quarter since the 2022 season– worst among FBS Teams; Average: 13.5

UTSA Offensive Stats & Trends

UTSA RBs had no touchdowns on 42 receptions in the 2023 season– T-worst Receptions Per TD among FBS Teams; Average: 22.1

UTSA WRs averaged 15.7 receptions per game (204/13) in the 2023 season– 30th-best among FBS Teams; Average: 12.9

UTSA Skill Players have averaged 23.2 receptions per game (627/27) since the 2022 season– 17th-best among FBS Teams; Average: 19.0

UTSA RBs have no touchdowns on 72 receptions since the 2022 season– T-worst Receptions Per TD among FBS Teams; Average: 21.4

UTSA WRs have averaged 17.0 receptions per game (460/27) since the 2022 season– 14th-best among FBS Teams; Average: 13.0

Kennesaw State Owls Defensive Stats & Trends

Kennesaw State has tackled opponents for a loss on 3 of 7 rushing attempts (43% TFL%) in the Red Zone since the 2022 season– best among Non-Power Conference Teams; 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 in FBS; Average: 15%.

Kennesaw State has allowed just 8.1 yards per completion (242 yards/30 completions) since the 2022 season– best among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: 12.1

Kennesaw State allowed a Completion Pct of 100% (3 completions/3 attempts) on 3rd and long in the 2023 season– worst among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: 56%

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%.

UTSA Roadrunners Defensive Stats & Trends

UTSA has allowed a Completion Pct of just 35% (34 completions/97 attempts) in the Red Zone since the 2022 season– best in FBS; Average: 54%

UTSA allowed a Completion Pct of just 32% (14 completions/44 attempts) in the Red Zone in the 2023 season– 2nd-best in FBS; Average: 54%

UTSA allowed a Completion Pct of just 32% (14 completions/44 attempts) in the Red Zone in the 2023 season– best among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: 55%

UTSA has allowed a Completion Pct of just 35% (34 completions/97 attempts) in the Red Zone since the 2022 season– best among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: 54%

UTSA has allowed opponents to catch just 34 of 97 passes (35% Reception Pct) in the Red Zone since the 2022 season– best among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: 54%


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