Akron Zips vs Kent State Golden Flashes Betting Pick & Prediction 11/19/24

At 7:00 ET, Akron and Kent State will face off at Dix Stadium in Kent. Akron is the -9.5-point favorite over Kent State in what is expected to be a competitive matchup. The game is being televised by CBSS, and the over/under line is currently set at 48.5 points. Akron has a 2-8 record this season, while Kent State is still looking for their first win at 0-10.

AKRON ZIPS VS KENT STATE GOLDEN FLASHES BETTING PICK

The Pick: Akron Zips -9.5

This game will be played at Dix Stadium at 7:00 ET on Tuesday, November 19th.

WHY BET THE AKRON ZIPS:

• We have the Akron Zips winning this one by a score of 31 to 21
• Not only do we have the Akron Zips winning straight-up, we have them covering the spread at -9.5
• Look for this game to go over the line of 48.5 points

Will The Akron Zips Win As Road Favorites?

Akron enters Week 13 with a 2-8 record and no chance of bowl eligibility. They are ranked 125th in our CFB power rankings. On the road, they’ve gone 0-6, while their home record stands at 1-2 this season.

The Zips have been underdogs in all 10 games, posting a 1-7 record in those matchups. Their average scoring margin is -16.7 points per game, and they’ve gone 4-5 against the spread.

Akron’s over/under record is 6-3, with their games averaging 53.9 points. This week’s line is set at 48.5 points, slightly above their average line of 47.2 points.

Heading into week 13, Akron’s offense ranks 120th in our college football power rankings, averaging just 18.6 points per game. They are 111th in third-down conversions, making only 33.3%, and their run game is struggling, with 84.1 rushing yards per game, placing them 125th nationally.

Ben Finley leads the Zips’ passing attack with 2,136 yards, 13 touchdowns, and 9 interceptions, giving him a passer rating of 76. Akron is 18th in passing attempts, averaging 36.5 per game. Adrian Norton has 724 receiving yards and 7 touchdowns this season.

Akron’s defense has struggled this season, allowing an average of 35.3 points per game. In their recent game against Northern Illinois, they gave up 29 points and 440 total yards, including 296 rushing yards on 40 attempts. The secondary allowed 144 passing yards and two touchdowns.

Opponents have averaged 197.4 rushing yards per game against Akron, while quarterbacks have posted a 113 passer rating, completing 64.1% of their throws for an average of 227 yards per game.

Are The Kent State Golden Flashes Going Win In At Upset At Dix Stadium

Kent State enters Week 13 against Akron with an 0-10 record, ranked 134th in our CFB power rankings. They have no chance of becoming bowl-eligible this season.

The Golden Flashes have been underdogs in all 10 games, with an average scoring margin of -30.5 points per game. Their ATS record stands at 3-6 this season.

This week’s over/under line is set at 48.5 points. Kent State’s games have averaged 59.1 points, with an average over/under line of 55 points and an average margin of +6.2 points.

Heading into week 13, Kent State’s offense is ranked 134th in our offensive power rankings, averaging just 14.3 points per game. Their passing game has struggled, with an average of 154.5 yards per game, and they have converted only 20.1% of their third-down attempts.

Quarterback Tommy Ulatowski has thrown for 1,033 yards, completing 43.4% of his passes, with 12 touchdowns and 7 interceptions. Kent State is 123rd in rushing, averaging 86.5 yards per game. Ky Thomas leads the team with 497 rushing yards. Chrishon McCray has 612 receiving yards and 8 touchdowns.

Kent State’s defense has struggled this season, allowing an average of 44.8 points per game, ranking them 106th nationally. In their recent game against Miami (OH), they gave up 34 points, surrendering 479 total yards, including 277 rushing yards and two rushing touchdowns.

Opponents have averaged 266.5 rushing yards per game against Kent State, while quarterbacks have posted a 114.6 passer rating, completing 66.2% of their passes for an average of 257 yards per game.