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

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

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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