Kennesaw State vs. Western Michigan prediction, odds, time: 2025 Myrtle Beach Bowl picks by proven model

The Kennesaw State Owls battle the Western Michigan Broncos in the Myrtle Beach Bowl 2025 on Friday. Kennesaw State defeated Jacksonville State 19-15 in the Conference USA Championship Game on Dec. 5, while Western Michigan downed Miami (Ohio) 23-13 in the Mid-American Conference Championship on Dec. 6. The Owls (10-3), who finished with a 7-1 record in C-USA, have won three in a row. The Broncos (9-4), who finished 7-1 in the MAC, are on a five-game winning streak. Cornerback Caleb Offord of Kennesaw State and defensive end Nadame Tucker of Western Michigan are potential opt-outs entering the game.

Kickoff from Brooks Stadium in Conway, S.C., is at 11 a.m. ET. This will be the first-ever meeting between the teams. It is also the first-ever bowl game for Kennesaw State. The Broncos are 3-point favorites in the latest Kennesaw State vs. Western Michigan odds, while the over/under for total points scored is 47.5 via SportsLine consensus. Before making any Kennesaw State vs. Western Michigan picks, check out the college football predictions from the SportsLine Projection Model. 

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Now, the model has set its sights on Kennesaw State vs. Western Michigan. You can visit SportsLine now to see the picks. Here are the FBS college football odds and trends for Western Michigan vs. Kennesaw State:

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How to make Kennesaw State vs. Western Michigan picks

SportsLine's model is going Over (47.5) on the total. The Over is 4-2 over the last six Western Michigan games, while the Over is 5-2 over the last seven Kennesaw State games. Kennesaw State is 7-2-1 against the spread in its last 10 games, while Western Michigan is 3-0-1 ATS in its last four games.

The model says Kennesaw State quarterback Amari Odom will throw for 240 yards and two touchdowns, while Western Michigan quarterback Broc Lowry will combine to rush and pass for more than 240 yards and two touchdowns. With the two quarterbacks forecasted to combine for 3.8 total touchdowns, the Over hits in over 50% of simulations. You can see the model's pick at SportsLine.  

So who wins Western Michigan vs. Kennesaw State, and which side of the spread hits in well over 70% of simulations? Visit SportsLine now to see which side of the Kennesaw State vs. Western Michigan spread to jump on, all from the advanced model that's up on its top-ranked money-line and total picks, and find out.