Kennesaw State vs. Western Michigan Predictions: 2025 Myrtle Beach Bowl Odds, Picks & Best Bet
With both of these programs coming off conference championship wins, my Kennesaw State vs. Western Michigan predictions expect a close game in the Myrtle Beach Bowl between two of the top Group of Six teams.
Western Michigan is a 2.5-point betting favorite for Friday's 11 a.m. ET kickoff (ESPN) from Brooks Stadium in Conway, S.C., in the fifth of 10 college football bowl games this week.
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🏈 Kennesaw State vs. Western Michigan prediction: 2025 Myrtle Beach Bowl
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| Myrtle Beach Bowl predictions | Odds | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Kennesaw State +3.5 | -115 (BetMGM) | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
| Amari Odom anytime TD | +175 (bet365) | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
Kennesaw State +3.5 (-115) ⭐⭐⭐⭐
This is a fairly equal matchup between conference champs, and Western Michigan shouldn't be favored by more than a field goal, especially with its one-dimensional offense. The Broncos are just No. 110 in offensive SP+ and averaging 23.6 PPG.
🏆️ A battle of conference champions
This is one of the most underrated bowl games of bowl season, pitting two conference champions against each other. Kennesaw State is coming off its first Conference USA Championship in just its second season at the FBS level, while Western Michigan won its first MAC title since 2016. This matchup is No. 12 in our best non-CFP bowl games to watch rankings.
Jerry Mack's Owls are the more well-rounded team, with an especially explosive offense (28.3 PPG, No. 66 by SP+) and the Conference USA Defensive Player of the Year (Baron Hopson) leading a defense built to stop the run.
Personally, I think this should be a pick'em. So, with this shockingly large spread, I'm all over the Owls.
Score prediction: Western Michigan 24, Kennesaw State 23
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Amari Odom, QB, Kennesaw State: Anytime TD (+175) ⭐⭐⭐⭐
The QB run game will be hugely important to Kennesaw State's success, especially as it tries to minimize the impact of Nadame Tucker, the No. 22 on our list of the best players to watch in non-CFP bowl games.
Luckily for Mack, he's found a star in the making in his first season leading the Owls. Odom, a Wofford transfer, helped Kennesaw State turn into an offensive powerhouse in the Conference USA this season.
The redshirt sophomore not only leads the country in big-time throw rate (8.7%), but his mobility has been an X-factor. Odom ranks top 15 in the Group of Six in scrambled yards (212) and forced missed tackles among QBs (20).
With Western Michigan's defense focused on slowing his downfield passing, Odom should be able to create some magic as a runner. He's scored in seven of his last 10 games, which is why I can't believe how long the odds are on him to score in the Myrtle Beach Bowl.
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| Player | Position | Key stats | NFL draft grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nadame Tucker, Western Michigan | EDGE | Leads country in pass rush win rate (28.4%) | Round 4-7 |
| Caleb Offord, Kennesaw State | CB | 7 TFLs, 12 PBUs | Round 6-UDFA |
| Jalen Buckley, Western Michigan | RB | 829 rushing yards, 8 TDs | Round 7-UDFA |
| Gabriel Benyard, Kennesaw State | WR | 1,247 total yards, 11 total TDs | Round 7-UDFA |
| Tate Hallock, Western Michigan | SAF | 59 tackles, 2 TFLs | Round 7-UDFA |
📊 Live Kennesaw State vs. Western Michigan odds: Myrtle Beach Bowl
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Kennesaw State vs. Western Michigan opening odds
- Moneyline: Kennesaw State +150 | Western Michigan -180
- Spread: Kennesaw State +4 (-105) | Western Michigan -4 (-105)
- Over/Under: Over 48.5 (-110) | Under 48.5 (-110)
📈 Kennesaw State vs. Western Michigan betting trends
| Kennesaw State | Statistic | Western Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| 10-3 | W-L record | 9-4 |
| 8-4-1 | ATS record | 9-3-1 |
| 5-8 | O/U record | 6-7 |
| 5.9 | Yards per play | 5.1 |
| 5.7 | Yards allowed per play | 4.9 |
| -0.2 | Turnover margin | +0.5 |
| 4-1 | Last 5 games | 5-0 |
| W, 19-15 vs. Jacksonville State | Previous result | W, 23-13 vs. Miami (OH) |
📺 How to watch Kennesaw State vs. Western Michigan: Myrtle Beach Bowl
- Date: Friday, Dec. 19
- Kickoff: 11 a.m. ET
- Location: Brooks Stadium (Conway, S.C.)
- TV: ESPN
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