The Kennesaw State Owls aim for their sixth consecutive win as they face the UTEP Miners on Tuesday night. UTEP recently triumphed over Sam Houston State with a score of 35-17 on October 15, while Kennesaw State defeated Florida International 45-26 on October 21. The Miners (2-5, 1-2 C-USA) have struggled lately, losing four of their last five games, and currently hold a 1-2 away record this season. Meanwhile, the Owls (5-2, 3-0 C-USA), tied for first place with Jacksonville State, boast a flawless 4-0 home record.

Kickoff is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET at Fifth Third Stadium in Kennesaw, Georgia. UTEP previously won their only matchup last year, 43-35 in overtime. The Owls are favored by 10.5 points, with the total points over/under at 51.5. Before finalizing betting decisions, it’s advisable to review predictions from the SportsLine Projection Model.

Why Kennesaw State Can Cover

Amari Odom, the dual-threat sophomore quarterback, leads the offensive charge and has notable stats: completing 68 of 96 passes for 959 yards and five touchdowns against one interception, plus 198 rushing yards and three touchdowns. In the victory against Florida International, he completed 10 of 15 passes for 205 yards and one touchdown with nine carries for 36 yards and another touchdown.

Senior wide receiver Gabriel Benyard is Kennesaw State’s primary receiving threat, having 34 receptions for 495 yards and three touchdowns this season. He racked up 114 yards on six catches against Arkansas State.

Why UTEP Can Cover

UTEP relies on junior quarterback Skyler Locklear, who recently recorded 236 yards and two TDs in a win versus Sam Houston on 21 of 26 passes. He has also amassed 149 rushing yards and three rushing touchdowns this season.

Junior wide receiver Kenny Odom has been instrumental for UTEP, accumulating 367 receiving yards and three touchdowns across seven games leading into the match against Kennesaw State.

SportsLine’s model anticipates an under with a projected total of 46 points, and indicates one side of the spread has favorable odds in over 50% of simulations. This model has yielded significant returns for its followers, generating over $2,000 in betting profits for $100 players throughout its lifespan.

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