Youngstown State at Akron

The Akron Zips are slated to challenge Kent State for the top of the MAC East, but have started a bit slow at 5-5 and are just 3-5 in their last eight. Youngstown State actually has a better record at 6-4 to a lesser schedule, but the Penguins have been more than competitive, losing just one of their 10 games by as many as 11 points, despite already having played seven of their games on the road. They have shined of late when facing good home teams that win 60% of their home games or more by going 6-2 ATS in their last eight. The road team has claimed the cash in four of the last five meetings, and Akron simply has not hit their stride yet, while Youngstown St. is hanging in every game. Play on Youngstown State in this one.