The Akron Zips host Kent State on Tuesday, looking to build on their 7-3-1 ATS mark against the 2-9 Golden Flashes in NCAA college football betting action at InfoCision Stadium-Summa Field.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
The visiting Kent State Golden Flashes opened as 15-point underdogs in this one at Sportsbook and most sportsbooks tracked here at Odds Shark. No total had been posted as of writing time check the live lines pages in the coming days to see where the number opened.
Odds Shark computer prediction formulas run early in the week pointed to a 31-13 win for the Zips on Tuesday. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NCAAF matchups here.
Kent State Golden Flashes vs Akron Zips Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Kent State Golden Flashes will look to cover ATS vs their hosts on Tuesday, as they are 3-8 ATS versus the spread this season, while the Akron Zips are 7-3-1 ATS. Kent State is 6-5 against the over under total, while Akron is 2-9 versus the number. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Akron vs Kent State injuries news.
The game pits the Akron Zips, currently No. 101 in our Odds Shark NCAA Football Power Rankings, against the Kent State Golden Flashes, who rate No. 140 in the latest survey.
Statistical Matchup
Offensively, the game matches up the Akron Zips No. 102-ranked offense (23.18 PPG) against a Kent State Golden Flashes defense that ranks No. 116 at 36.09 PPG. The Akron Zips passing attack has averaged 229.55 yards per game, more than the Kent State Golden Flashes give up through the air (206.55 YPG on average).
Defensively, the Kent State Golden Flashes feature the league's No. 119-rated road run defense, allowing 242.67 yards per game. Akron, meanwhile, ranks No. 107 in rushing offense at home.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
In their last game, Kent State's aerial attack generated 310 yards but it was the Chippewas coming away with a 42-23 victory over Kent State at Dix Stadium.
Kato Nelson led his team to victory last time out, throwing for 322 yards Tuesday as the Zips downed the Bobcats 37-34 at InfoCision Stadium.
- Kent State is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games
- Kent State is 1-8 SU in its last 9 games
- The total has gone OVER in 4 of Kent State's last 5 games
- Kent State is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games on the road
- Akron is 7-1 ATS in its last 8 games
- Akron is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games
- The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Akron's last 9 games
- Akron is 7-13-2 ATS in its last 22 games at home
