Kennesaw State vs. Jacksonville State Prediction & Opening Odds for Conference USA Championship

My best Kennesaw State vs. Jacksonville State prediction, based on the opening odds for the Conference USA Championship on Friday, focuses on Jacksonville State's rushing attack. Jacksonville State is a 1.5-point betting favorite ahead of kickoff from AmFirst Stadium in Jacksonville, Ala., at 7 p.m. ET (CBSSN), and them covering the spread is one of the most popular early picks.

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Early Kennesaw State vs. Jacksonville State prediction & betting preview

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Jacksonville State -1.5 (-103) ⭐⭐⭐⭐

When these two teams met earlier this season, Jacksonville State defeated Kennesaw State 35-26. Jacksonville State remains a terrible matchup for Kennesaw State, which is why my best Kennesaw State vs. Jacksonville State prediction is the Gamecocks to cover as 1.5-point favorites.

Jacksonville State ranks third nationally with 262.2 rushing yards per game. Kennesaw State is allowing 172.6 rushing yards per contest, and in the first meeting, Jacksonville State had 252 rushing yards, with two rushers topping 120 yards.

Kennesaw State ranks fifth in Conference USA with 165.8 rushing yards per game. However, Jacksonville State’s defense is allowing just 155.0 per contest, holding all Owls’ rushers below 65 yards the first time they met.

Caesars’ price of -103 implies a 50.74% chance that Jacksonville State covers in the Conference USA Championship. A $10 bet would profit $9.71.

Live Kennesaw State vs. Jacksonville State odds: Conference USA Championship

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Kennesaw State vs. Jacksonville State opening odds

• Moneyline: Kennesaw State +100 | Jacksonville State -120
• Spread: Kennesaw State +1.5 (-110) | Jacksonville State -1.5 (-110)
• Over/Under: Over 57.5 (-110) | Under 57.5 (-110)

Kennesaw State vs. Jacksonville State line movement

Jacksonville State opened as a 1.5-point betting favorite, and though the spread hasn’t moved yet, it’s just a matter of time before this number swells. Nearly 70% of bettors are backing Jacksonville State to cover, and considering they dominated Kennesaw State the first time they played, don’t be surprised to see this number hit 3 before kickoff.

As for the total, the number has climbed to 58.5 at the best sports betting sites. Bettors will likely continue to bet the Over based on the score of the first meeting. However, that game also featured 24 fourth-quarter points, so I expect this number to stay where it is now.

Kennesaw State vs. Jacksonville State trends & betting notes

• The Over has hit in five of Kennesaw State’s last six games
• The Over has hit in seven of Jacksonville State’s last nine games
• Jacksonville State has not covered as a favorite this season
• Kennesaw State is 3-1 as an underdog this year

How to watch Kennesaw State vs. Jacksonville State

• Date: Friday, Sept. 5
• Kickoff: 7 p.m. ET
• Location: AmFirst Stadium (Jacksonville, Ala.)
• TV: CBSSN