MTSU vs. Kennesaw State Prediction, Odds, Line: College Football Week 8 Tuesday 2024 picks based on proven model

The Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders (1-5) host the Kennesaw State Owls (0-5) in a Conference USA contest on Tuesday. Both teams come into this clash needing a win to turn their season around. Kennesaw State has lost all five games by at least 11 points and has not been able to cover since Week 1. MTSU beat Tennessee Tech in the opener but is winless against FBS competition. The Blue Raiders have a 1-5 edge against the spread, with their only coverage being staying within +26.5 at Memphis.

Kickoff at Johnny (Red) Floyd Stadium in Murfreesboro, Tennessee is at 8:00 p.m. ET on CBS Sports Network. The Blue Raiders are 8.5-point favorites in the latest Kennesaw State vs. MTSU odds per SportsLine consensus, while the over/under for total points scored has dropped to 49.5 after opening at 50.5. Before making any picks between MTSU and Kennesaw State, you need to check out the college football predictions and betting tips from the SportsLine Projection Model.

The model simulates every FBS college football game 10,000 times. Since its inception, the company has generated well over $2,000 in winnings for $100 players on its top-rated college football picks, and over the final three weeks of this season, it is 12-5 on top-rated picks. Anyone who has followed it has seen strong returns.

Now the model has dialed in on Kennesaw State vs. MTSU and has just revealed its coveted picks and predictions. You can now head over to SportsLine to see the model’s picks. Here are the MTSU vs. Kennesaw State college football betting lines and trends:

• Kennesaw State vs. MTSU distribution: Blue Raiders -8.5
• Kennesaw State vs. MTSU over/under: 49.5 points
• Kennesaw State vs. MTSU Money Line: Blue Raiders -345, Owls +268
• KENN: 1-4 ATS this season
• MTSU: 1-5 ATS this season
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Why Kennesaw State Can Cover

Second-year linebacker Donelius Johnson is an athletic and alert defender at the second level. Johnson has made his way to the ball so far in 2024. The Georgia native is second on the team in total tackles (27) with a team-high two sacks. He has made at least five tackles in three straight games. In his last outing, Johnson had eight tackles and a forced fumble.

Junior safety Milon Jones provides the team with a downhill thumper. Jones excels at playing near the line of scrimmage and keeping up with the football. He has a team-high 32 total tackles, a forced fumble and a fumble recovery. Jones has had two straight games with more than 10 stops. Find out who you can support at SportsLine.

Why MTSU can cover

Junior receiver Omari Kelly is the first choice for the air attack in this offense. Kelly has the ability to stretch the field and be an explosive playmaker. He is first in the conference in receiving yards (574) on 32 receptions, three touchdowns and 17.9 yards per catch. Kelly has rushed for over 100 yards three times this year. In his last outing, Kelly had eight grabs for 103 yards.

Tight end Holden Willis is a safety valve for quarterback Nicholas Vattiato. Willis has strong hands and can use the ball effectively in open space. The Tennessee native is second on the team in receptions (25), yards (399) and touchdowns (2). On October 10 against Louisiana Tech, he had five catches for 79 yards and a touchdown. Find out who you can support at SportsLine.

How to make Kennesaw State vs. MTSU picks

SportsLine’s model is trending downward in the overall score, predicting 48 combined points. It is also said that one side of the spread is reached 60% of the time. You can see the model selection at SportsLine.

So who wins Kennesaw State vs. MTSU and which side of the spread scores 60% of the time? Visit SportsLine now to see which side of the spread you should jump on, everything from the Advanced Model, which has risen well over $2,000 in top-rated spread picks since its inception, and find out.