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Game time: October 30, 2024 at 7:30 PM ET

Venue: Houchens Industries-L.T. Smith Stadium — Bowling Green, KY

Article updated Oct 28, 6:05 PM EDT

Published by SportsJaw Editorial Team

In Week 10 of the 2024 college football season, the Kennesaw State Owls are set to face off against the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers in a Conference USA matchup. The Owls are

Game outlook

In Week 10 of the 2024 college football season, the Kennesaw State Owls are set to face off against the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers in a Conference USA matchup. The Owls are coming off a win against the Liberty Flames, while the Hilltoppers are on a two-game winning streak. This will be the first meeting between these two teams. Currently, Western Kentucky is favored to win by 24.5 points according to betting lines.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Owls +1,150 | Hilltoppers -2,500

Spread: Owls +24.5 (-110) | Hilltoppers -24.5 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 50.5 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Western Kentucky will win straight-up is 96%.

Kennesaw St. Owls

The Kennesaw State Owls have secured their first win of the season, improving their record to 1-6 (1-2 CUSA). Quarterback Davis Bryson has struggled, with three passing touchdowns and six interceptions, while the defense has allowed an average of 31.1 points per game. Despite their challenges, the defense has forced seven turnovers. Kennesaw State is ranked 134 in offense and 115 in defense, with a power ranking of 132. The team's record stands at 1-6 (2-5 ATS) for the season. No injuries have been reported for Kennesaw State.

Western Kentucky Hilltoppers Analysis

The Western Kentucky Hilltoppers are currently 5-2 (3-0) this season and are looking to continue their success after a recent off week. Quarterback Caden Veltkamp has been impressive, completing 69.5% of his passes for 1,428 yards, 14 touchdowns, and five interceptions. Running back Elijah Young leads the rushing game with 375 yards and two touchdowns. The defense has performed well, allowing an average of 22.4 points per game and forcing 12 turnovers. Despite only tallying 15 sacks so far, the Hilltoppers have been effective on defense. There are no current injuries to report. In terms of power rankings, Western Kentucky is ranked 44 overall, #67 for offense (scoring an average of 28.71 points per game), and #55 for defense (allowing 22.43 points per game). In their last three matchups against Kennesaw St., the Hilltoppers have gone 6-1 ATS.

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Western Kentucky Hilltoppers Favored to Outperform Kennesaw State Owls

Despite the relative health of both teams, the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers have a significant advantage over the Kennesaw State Owls. The Hilltoppers have had an additional week to prepare for this game, having been off last week. The discrepancy in quarterback performance is evident, with Davis Bryson throwing three touchdowns and six interceptions, while Caden Veltkamp has thrown for 14 touchdowns and five interceptions. When analyzing turnover ratios, the Owls have a -5 turnover ratio compared to the Hilltoppers' +1 turnover ratio this season. With a track record of 6-1 against the spread, the Hilltoppers have consistently outperformed the Owls' 2-5 record. It is advisable to take the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers to cover the spread in this game.

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SportsJaw Owls vs Hilltoppers archived game preview contains historical odds and availability that may no longer be current. View history of past Owls vs Hilltoppers matchups or learn how our predictions work.

Current matchup data

Lines, trends and availability

Line movement since open

  • Moneyline · Kennesaw St. Owls+1,400 → +1,220Moved
  • Moneyline · Western Kentucky Hilltoppers-4,000 → -3,000Moved
  • Spread · Kennesaw St. Owls+24.5 (-110) → +24 (-110)Moved
  • Spread · Western Kentucky Hilltoppers-24.5 (-110) → -24 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Over50.5 (-110) → 49 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Under50.5 (-110) → 49 (-110)Moved

ATS and O/U trends

Kennesaw St. Owls
1-5 matchup record · 3-5-0 ATS · 3-5-0 O/U
Last 8 completed games on file
Western Kentucky Hilltoppers
4-2 matchup record · 7-3-0 ATS · 6-4-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file

Injuries and availability

From the published research (2024-10-28T22:05:24.011Z). Availability may have changed; review the cited sources.

The Kennesaw State Owls have secured their first win of the season, improving their record to 1-6 (1-2 CUSA). Quarterback Davis Bryson has struggled, with three passing touchdowns and six interceptions, while the defense has allowed an average of 31.1 points per game. Despite their challenges, the defense has forced seven turnovers. Kennesaw State is ranked 134 in offense and 115 in defense, with a power ranking of 132. The team's record stands at 1-6 (2-5 ATS) for the season. No injuries have been reported for Kennesaw State.

The Western Kentucky Hilltoppers are currently 5-2 (3-0) this season and are looking to continue their success after a recent off week. Quarterback Caden Veltkamp has been impressive, completing 69.5% of his passes for 1,428 yards, 14 touchdowns, and five interceptions. Running back Elijah Young leads the rushing game with 375 yards and two touchdowns. The defense has performed well, allowing an average of 22.4 points per game and forcing 12 turnovers. Despite only tallying 15 sacks so far, the Hilltoppers have been effective on defense. There are no current injuries to report. In terms of power rankings, Western Kentucky is ranked 44 overall, #67 for offense (scoring an average of 28.71 points per game), and #55 for defense (allowing 22.43 points per game). In their last three matchups against Kennesaw St., the Hilltoppers have gone 6-1 ATS.

Recent head-to-head

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Final result

Matchup pick recap

Western Kentucky Hilltoppers defeated Kennesaw St. Owls 31-14

Western Kentucky Hilltoppers defeated Kennesaw St. Owls 31-14 on October 30, 2024, a 17-point decision in the series. Western Kentucky Hilltoppers' strongest period was the 1st quarter, when it outscored its opponent 21-7. Against SportsJaw's recorded Kennesaw St. Owls +24 (-110) spread, Kennesaw St. Owls covered, while the 45 combined points finished under the recorded total of 49.

SportsJaw editorial picks

  • Projected winnerNo published selectionUnavailable

Tipster picks

  • MiamimikeSpread · Western Kentucky Hilltoppers -24.5 (-110)Loss
  • Sarah_MillerSpread · Western Kentucky Hilltoppers -24.5 (-110)Loss
  • TjwinsSpread · Western Kentucky Hilltoppers -24.5 (-110)Loss
  • AdrianMariucciSpread · Kennesaw St. Owls +24.5 (-110)Win
  • Hustle$Total · Under 50.5 (-110)Win
  • DerekFisherSpread · Kennesaw St. Owls +24.5 (-110)Win
  • 2039518780Spread · Western Kentucky Hilltoppers -24 (-110)Loss