Jacksonville State vs. Kennesaw State prediction, odds, time: Week 6 CFB Wednesday picks by proven model
Quick Look
- Kennesaw State Owls host Jacksonville State Gamecocks in a Conference USA football game on Wednesday night at Fifth Third Stadium.
- The Gamecocks enter as 3-point road favorites after a win over Middle Tennessee State, while the Owls seek to end a three-game losing streak.
- Both teams have recent success against the spread, and the SportsLine model projects the over/under at 48.5 points to hit 62% of the time.
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Why It Matters
The Kennesaw State Owls and Jacksonville State Gamecocks are set to open their Conference USA slate on Wednesday night. Jacksonville State comes into the game with a 3-2 record and a 1-0 conference mark after a win over Middle Tennessee State, while Kennesaw State is 1-3 overall and 0-0 in conference play following a loss to Arkansas State. The Gamecocks have won two in a row and are 0-2 on the road this season, whereas the Owls are 1-1 at home in 2026. The all-time series is tied 4-3 in favor of Kennesaw State after splitting last year's meetings, including a conference championship win by the Owls over Jacksonville State in the title game.
The Kennesaw State Owls kick off their Conference USA slate when they battle the Jacksonville State Gamecocks on Wednesday night. Jacksonville State is coming off a 23-13 win over Middle Tennessee State on Sept. 26, while Kennesaw State dropped a 17-14 decision to Arkansas State that same day. The Gamecocks (3-2, 1-0 C-USA), who have won two in a row, are 0-2 on the road this season. The Owls (1-3, 0-0 C-USA), who have lost three consecutive games, are 1-1 on their home field in 2026. Kennesaw State leads the all-time series 4-3 after splitting both meetings last year. Kennesaw State won the conference championship with a 19-15 win over Jacksonville State in the title game. Visit our Kalshi promo code review and get a $55 bonus after $25+ in trades with the Kalshi promo code CBSSPORTS55:
Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. ET on CBS Sports Network at Fifth Third Stadium in Kennesaw, Ga. The Gamecocks are 3-point road favorites, with the over/under at 48.5 in the latest Jacksonville State vs. Kennesaw State odds. Both teams have three against-the-spread wins on the season. Before making any Jacksonville State vs. Kennesaw State picks, check out the Jacksonville State vs. Kennesaw State predictions from the SportsLine Projection Model.
Jacksonville State vs. Kennesaw State odds
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Top Jacksonville State vs. Kennesaw State predictions
After simulating Jacksonville State vs. Kennesaw State 10,000 times, SportsLine model is going Over 48.5 points at betting apps. The Over has hit in two of the last three head-to-head meetings between the teams. The Over has also hit in three of the last four Jacksonville State games.
The Gamecocks are led by dual-threat junior quarterback Caden Creel. He has completed 69% of his passes for 1,112 yards and nine touchdowns with four interceptions. He also leads the Gamecocks in rushing, carrying 76 times for 375 yards and three scores. Junior quarterback Rickie Collins powers the Owls' offense. He has completed 68.1% of his passes for 749 yards and two touchdowns with one interception. He has also rushed 40 times for 185 yards and three touchdowns.
SportsLine's model is projecting 54 points in this one, making the Over the value 62% of the time. See the model's spread and money-line picks at SportsLine.
How to make Jacksonville State vs. Kennesaw State picks
In addition to going Over on the total, the model also says one side of the spread hits more than 50% of the time. You can only get the pick at SportsLine.
So who wins Jacksonville State vs. Kennesaw State, and which side of the spread hits in more than 50% of simulations? Visit SportsLine now to see which side of the spread to jump on, all from the advanced model that's on a 40-35 run on top-rated CFB picks, and find out.
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AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
The over/under of 48.5 points will be hit in this game.
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One side of the spread will hit in more than 50% of simulations.
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Open Questions
- Will Kennesaw State break its three-game losing streak?
- Can Jacksonville State secure its first road win of the season?
- How will the quarterbacks' dual-threat abilities impact the game's outcome?
