The Kent State Golden Flashes and Akron Zips meet Tuesday in college football action at InfoCision Stadium. Here’s a Akron vs Kent State Prediction. This article will include a Akron vs Kent State Pick.
Kent State Golden Flashes Betting Preview
The Kent State Golden Flashes beat Bowling Green, lost to Ball State, and they play Central Michigan next. Kent State has lost 6 of its last 8 games. Dru DeShields is completing 57 percent of his passes for 1,321 yards, 11 touchdowns, and 2 interceptions. Cade Wolford and Dashawn Martin have combined for 699 receiving yards and 8 touchdowns, while Wayne Harris has 26 receptions.
The Kent State Golden Flashes ground game is averaging 98.8 yards per contest, and Gavin Garcia leads the way with 380 yards and 1 touchdown. Defensively, Kent State is allowing 36.5 points and 495.3 yards per game. CJ Young leads the Kent State Golden Flashes with 69 tackles, Jamond Mathis has 4.5 sacks and Clinton Robinson has 1 interception.
Akron Zips Betting Preview
The Akron Zips beat Buffalo and UMass, and they play Bowling Green next. The Akron Zips have split their last 8 games. Ben Finley is completing 52.3 percent of his passes for 1,875 yards, 15 touchdowns, and 7 interceptions. Kyan Mason and Israel Polk have combined for 791 receiving yards and 11 touchdowns, while Marcell Williams has 25 receptions.
The Akron Zips ground game is averaging 152.9 yards per contest, and Jordan Gant leads the way with 850 yards and 5 touchdowns. Defensively, Akron is allowing 29 points and 441.6 yards per game. Shammond Cooper leads the Akron Zips with 60 tackles, Bruno Dall has 4 sacks and Elijah Reed has 2 interceptions.
Akron Zips Player Prop Facts
- Heading into Week 12, Brandon Hills ranks 5th amongst FBS players for kick return yards (468) this season.
Kent State Golden Flashes Player Prop Facts
- Heading into Week 12, Da’Realyst Clark ranks 8th amongst FBS players for kick return yards (435) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- Akron ranks T2nd among FBS teams for 4th down conversion percentage against this season (25.0).
- Akron ranks 131st among FBS teams for 3rd down conversion percentage this season (30.7).
- Kent State has suffered the equal-most road losses by a margin of 30+ points of any FBS team this season (4).
- Kent State has suffered the most road losses by a margin of 35+ points of any FBS team this season (4).
Akron vs Kent State Prediction
The over is worth a look when you consider both defenses, but I’ll side with Akron by a touchdown. Kent State is just so bad defensively, I can’t even consider this team, especially on the road. Kent State is 136th in total defense and 130th in scoring defense. While improved lately, Kent State has still allowed 40-plus points in four of its last eight games.
Akron has quietly won its last couple of games to turn around its season, and by winning these last two games would become bowl eligible for the first time since 2017. There’s motivation on this Akron side. It’s also senior night for a roster that has 25 seniors. Give me Akron to get the job done.