MTSU vs. Kennesaw State prediction, odds, line: 2024 college football Week 8 Tuesday picks from proven model

SportsLine's model revealed its CFB picks and predictions for Kennesaw State Owls vs. Middle Tennessee State Blue Raiders on Tuesday

A Conference USA matchup is featured early on the Week 8 college football schedule as Kennesaw State (0-5) goes on the road to play against Middle Tennessee (1-5) on Tuesday night. The Owls are winless this year and have dropped five games in a row. On Oct. 4, Jacksonville State blew out Kennesaw State 63-24. Meanwhile, the Blue Raiders have lost five consecutive games. Last week, Louisiana Tech outlasted MTSU 48-21.

Kickoff from Johnny (Red) Floyd Stadium in Murfreesboro, Tenn., is at 8 p.m. ET on CBS Sports Network. The Blue Raiders are 10.5-point favorites in the latest Kennesaw State vs. MTSU odds via SportsLine consensus, while the over/under for total points scored is 50.5. Before making any MTSU vs. Kennesaw State picks, you need to see the college football predictions and betting advice from the SportsLine Projection Model.

The model simulates every FBS college football game 10,000 times. Since its inception, it has generated a profit of well over $2,000 for $100 players on its top-rated college spread football picks since inception, and is 8-4 on top-rated picks over the past two weeks of this season. Anyone who has followed it has seen strong returns!

Now, the model has dialed in on Kennesaw State vs. MTSU and just revealed its coveted picks and predictions. You can head to SportsLine now to see the model's picks. Here are the college football odds on the spread, money line and over/under for MTSU vs. Kennesaw State:

• Kennesaw State vs. MTSU spread: Blue Raiders -10.5
• Kennesaw State vs. MTSU over/under: 50.5 points 
• Kennesaw State vs. MTSU money line: Blue Raiders -373, Owls +287
• KENN: 1-4 ATS this season 
• MTSU: 1-5 ATS this season 
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Why Kennesaw State can cover

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

Junior safety Milon Jones provides the team with a downhill thumper. Jones excels when he can play near the line of scrimmage and be around the football. He has a team-high 32 total tackles, one forced fumble and one fumble recovery. Jones has logged two straight games with 10-plus stops. See who to back at SportsLine.

Why MTSU can cover

The Blue Raiders have one of the best passing attacks in CUSA this year. After five games, they are ranked second with 267 passing yards per game. Junior quarterback Nicholas Vattiato has been impressive throughout the year. He's delivering passes under pressure while pushing the ball downfield. 

Vattiato is first in the conference in passing yards (1,561) and tied for third in passing touchdowns (7). The Florida native has finished with at least 250 passing yards in three of the last four games. In his last outing, Vattiato went 24-of-39 for 276 yards and two passing scores. Junior running back Jaiden Credle is another weapon in the backfield. The Georgia native has 253 rushing yards and three scores in 2024. See who to back at SportsLine.

How to make Kennesaw State vs. MTSU picks

SportsLine's model is leaning Under on the total, projecting 49 combined points. It also says one side of the spread hits almost 70% of the time. You can see the model's pick at SportsLine.

So who wins Kennesaw State vs. MTSU, and which side of the spread hits almost 70% of the time? Visit SportsLine now to see which side of the spread to jump on, all from the advanced model that is up well over $2,000 on top-rated spread picks since its inception, and find out.