Bearkats vs Owls Predictions, Odds and NCAAF Picks Saturday 11-16-2024

In a matchup of two conference rivals, the Sam Houston Bearkats (7-2) will meet the Kennesaw State Owls (1-8). The Bearkats are big favorites, expected to win by at least two touchdowns (currently -18.5). The over/under for this one is set at 42.5 points.

The Bearkats won 10-7 last time out when they met the Florida International Panthers. The Owls came up short in their last outing by a final score of 43-35 against the UTEP Miners.

Sam Houston vs. Kennesaw State Game Info

• When: Saturday, November 16, 2024 at 3 p.m. ET
• Location: Fifth Third Stadium in Kennesaw, Georgia
• TV: ESPN+
• Favorite: Sam Houston -18.5
• Total: 42.5 points

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Sam Houston vs. Kennesaw State Stat Matchup

Sam Houston vs. Kennesaw State Picks

Score Prediction

Prediction: Sam Houston 32, Kennesaw State 16

Spread Pick

Pick ATS: Kennesaw State +18.5 (model predicted spread is 15.7 points)

• Sam Houston has posted a 5-4-0 record against the spread this season.
• Kennesaw State is 3-5-0 against the spread this year.
• The Owls have a 3-0 record against the spread when an underdog by 18.5 points or more this season.

Total Pick

Pick OU: Over 42.5 (model projecting 48.2 points)

• Sam Houston games have finished with more than 42.5 points six times so far this season.
• Owls games have finished with over 42.5 points scored six times this year.
• Sam Houston games have had an average of 49.8 points this season, 7.3 points higher than the over/under for this matchup.
• The average total for Owls games is 46.6 points, 4.1 more than this game's over/under.

Team Leaders

Sam Houston

• Hunter Watson: 1,133 PASS YDS / 141.6 YPG / 60.1% / 9 TD / 6 INT / 102 CAR / 423 RUSH YDS / 4 TD
• Jevyon Ducker: 95 CAR / 469 YDS / 52.1 YPG / 6 TD / 10 REC / 89 YDS / 9.9 YPG / 0 TD
• DJ McKinney: 82 CAR / 431 YDS / 47.9 YPG / 3 TD / 9 REC / 73 YDS / 8.1 YPG / 0 TD
• Simeon Evans: 28 REC / 311 YDS / 34.6 YPG / 3 TD
• Qua'Vez Humphreys: 16 REC / 309 YDS / 34.3 YPG / 4 TD
• Ife Adeyi: 18 REC / 187 YDS / 20.8 YPG / 1 TD
• Chris Murray: 19 TKL / 7 TFL / 5.5 SACK
• Caleb Weaver: 49 TKL / 2 TFL / 4 INT / 4 PD

Kennesaw State

• Davis Bryson: 1,084 PASS YDS / 135.5 YPG / 54.9% / 5 TD / 9 INT / 83 CAR / 222 RUSH YDS / 2 TD
• Michael Benefield: 108 CAR / 425 YDS / 47.2 YPG / 4 TD / 5 REC / 15 YDS / 2.1 YPG / 0 TD
• Qua Ashley: 95 CAR / 309 YDS / 34.3 YPG / 1 TD / 21 REC / 208 YDS / 23.1 YPG / 1 TD
• Christian Moss: 12 REC / 196 YDS / 24.5 YPG / 2 TD
• Blake Bohannon: 16 REC / 184 YDS / 20.4 YPG / 0 TD
• Garland Benyard: 40 TKL / 7 TFL / 3 SACK
• Sidney Porter: 51 TKL / 3 TFL
• Jayven Williams: 24 TKL / 1.5 SACK / 1 INT / 1 PD