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Western Kentucky Hilltoppers Favored to Dominate Kennesaw State Owls in Week 10 Showdown

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 +1150 | Hilltoppers -2500
• 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. vs Western Kentucky Stats

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.

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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