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Akron at Kent State

November 19, 2024
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Akron hasn't quit on the season, going 1-2 SU/2-1 ATS over their last three games. They knocked off Eastern Michigan, 25-21, as an underdog and come off a 29-16 loss at Northern Illinois covering as a +14 underdog. They're 3-2 ATS over the last five games, also covering as a big dog in a 27-20 loss to Bowling Green, tied 20-20 in the final three minutes. QB Ben Finley (13 TDs, 9 INTs) has a very good target in WR Adrian Norton (724 yards, 7 TDs, 19.1 yards per catch) while RB Jordon Simmons (551 yards) averages 5.6 yards per carry. Meanwhile, Kent State has lost all 10 of its games. QB Tommy Ulatowski (43.4% completions) leads an offense that averages 14.3 points while the defense allows an average of 44.8 points and 521.9 yards per game. The defensive breakdown is ugly, allowing 257 yards passing and 264.9 yards rushing per contest. In the last three games, Kent State has been outscored 127-28. Kent State is on a 4-14-1 ATS run. Play Akron.

1.5 units on Akron -10 (-108) (risk 1.5 to return 2.89)
Result:
WIN
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Kent State Golden Flashes
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