Akron vs. Kent State Prediction, Odds, Picks - November 1

Akron vs. Kent State Prediction, Odds, Picks - November 1

Updated Nov. 1, 2023 3:05 p.m. ET
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The Kent State Golden Flashes (1-7) are 4-point underdogs in a road conference matchup with the Akron Zips (1-7) on Wednesday, November 1, 2023 at InfoCision Stadium-Summa Field. The game has a 39.5-point over/under.

The Zips' most recent game was versus the Bowling Green Falcons, and they lost by a score of 41-14. The Golden Flashes lost to the Buffalo Bulls, 24-6, in their most recent contest.

Akron vs. Kent State Game Information & Odds

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  • When: Wednesday, November 1, 2023 at 7:30 PM ET
  • Location: InfoCision Stadium-Summa Field in Akron, Ohio
  • TV: ESPNU
  • Live boxscore on FOX Sports
Akron vs Kent State Betting Information updated as of November 1, 2023, 2:45 PM ET.
Favorite Spread (Odds) Favorite Moneyline Underdog Moneyline Total Over Moneyline Under Moneyline
Akron -4 (-110) -177 +148 39.5 -110 -110

Akron vs. Kent State Prediction

  • Pick ATS: Akron (-4)
  • Pick OU: Over (39.5)
  • Prediction: Akron 25, Kent State 20

Learn more about the Akron Zips vs. the Kent State Golden Flashes game on FOX Sports!

Akron vs. Kent State Betting Insights

  • Per the spread and over/under, the implied score for the tilt is Zips 22, Golden Flashes 18.
  • The Zips have a 63.9% chance to win this game based on the moneyline's implied probability. The Golden Flashes have a 40.3% implied probability.
  • Akron has compiled a 3-4-0 record against the spread this season.
  • Kent State has covered just once in seven chances against the spread this season.

Akron vs. Kent State: Head-to-Head

  • Over their last two meetings, Kent State has put up two wins against Akron.
  • The Zips and the Golden Flashes have been an even matchup over their last two head-to-head meetings, sporting a split 1-1 record against the spread. In those two head-to-head matchups, the two squads haven't managed to go over the point total.
  • In their last two head-to-head matchups, Kent State has racked up 71 points against Akron, while giving up only 27 points.

Akron vs. Kent State: 2023 Stats Comparison

Akron Kent State
Off. Points per Game (Rank) 15.4 (131) 12.5 (133)
Def. Points per Game (Rank) 29.4 (94) 33.0 (114)
Turnovers Allowed (Rank) 18 (126) 8 (25)
Turnovers Forced (Rank) 10 (78) 7 (113)

Akron 2023 Key Players

Name Position Stats
Lorenzo Lingard RB 388 YDS / 2 TD / 48.5 YPG / 5.0 YPC
21 REC / 218 REC YDS / 1 REC TD / 27.3 REC YPG
DJ Iron QB 718 YDS (66.2%) / 3 TD / 3 INT
215 RUSH YDS / 2 RUSH TD / 26.9 RUSH YPG
Alex Adams WR 22 REC / 188 YDS / 2 TD / 23.5 YPG
Drake Anderson RB 128 YDS / 1 TD / 16.0 YPG / 3.6 YPC
13 REC / 59 REC YDS / 1 REC TD / 7.4 REC YPG
CJ Nunnally DL 28 TKL / 9.0 TFL / 5.0 SACK
Bryan McCoy LB 42 TKL / 2.0 TFL / 1.0 SACK
Kerry Martin Jr. DB 20 TKL / 1.0 TFL / 1.0 SACK / 2 INT
Antavious Fish LB 26 TKL / 2.0 TFL / 1.0 SACK

Kent State 2023 Key Players

Name Position Stats
Chrishon McCray WR 35 REC / 449 YDS / 2 TD / 56.1 YPG
Gavin Garcia RB 374 YDS / 2 TD / 46.8 YPG / 3.9 YPC
Michael Alaimo QB 932 YDS (54.9%) / 2 TD / 4 INT
-47 RUSH YDS / 1 RUSH TD / -5.9 RUSH YPG
Jaylen Thomas RB 305 YDS / 1 TD / 38.1 YPG / 3.8 YPC
Devin Nicholson LB 53 TKL / 4.0 TFL
Bryce Sheppert S 38 TKL / 0.0 TFL
Nick Giacolone LB 29 TKL / 4.0 TFL / 1 INT / 1 PD
CJ West DL 22 TKL / 4.0 TFL / 2.0 SACK
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