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Kent State Faces Tough Opponents as Akron Looks to Take Advantage in Mid-American Conference Matchup

Game time: November 1, 2023 at 7:30 PM ET

Venue: InfoCision Stadium — Akron, OH

Article updated Oct 29, 6:35 PM EDT

Published by SportsJaw Editorial Team

0. On Wednesday evening, the Kent State Golden Flashes (1-7, 2-6 ATS, 5-3 O/U) will face the Akron Zips (1-7, 3-5 ATS, 3-5 O/U) in a Mid-American Conference matchup. Both

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0. On Wednesday evening, the Kent State Golden Flashes (1-7, 2-6 ATS, 5-3 O/U) will face the Akron Zips (1-7, 3-5 ATS, 3-5 O/U) in a Mid-American Conference matchup. Both teams have struggled this season, having lost in their previous games, with Kent State dropping a home loss to Buffalo and Akron losing on the road to Bowling Green. Last year, Kent State emerged victorious from their previous home encounter, earning a 33-27 victory. Akron is the betting favorite and the current line stands at Akron -4.0.

Game Info

When: Wednesday, 11/1/2023 @ 7:30pm EST

Where: Summa Field at InfoCision Stadium Stadium Golden Flashes vs Zips Betting Odds Moneyline: Golden Flashes +165 | Zips -195

Spread: Golden Flashes +4 (-110) | Zips -4 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 39 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Akron will win straight-up is 66%.

Kent St. Golden Flashes

QB Michael Alaimo has 932 passing yards and a 2:4 TD to INT ratio but usually only attempts about 15 passes per game, while Tommy Ulatowski has connected on 40% of his 208 passing yards, with a 3:1 TD to INT. The Golden Flashes defense ranks 49th in pass defense and 88th in rush defense, but they have been able to keep opponents such as Miami Ohio (23 points) and Buffalo (331 total yards) within reach in their most recent games. Daley runs the tip drill to perfection and gets the PICK! @ClassyGlassy4 makes it a 6-0 game #KentGRIT ⚡️ https://t.co/LTdVVBdTJG pic.twitter.com/gDUCOUh9Zk

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Akron Zips Analysis

The Zips have been seeking their first victory since early October against FCS's Morgan State which saw a close 3 point margin. Jeff Undercuffler Jr. is now heading the Zips offense, with former QB, DJ Irons sustaining a knee injury towards the season. Running back, Lorenzo Lingard has posted 388 yards this season on a 5 yard average rush. Daniel George sports 298 recieving yards and 13 receptions in his past 3 matchups. The pass defense is marked 24th and rush defense standing at 78th. The Akron Zips have had a challenging season so far, with a 1-7 overall standing. They have not won a game since October, and their defense has been a bright spot at times. Jeff Undercuffler Jr. now leads the offense after DJ Irons sustained a knee injury. Running back, Lorenzo Lingard has posted a solid 388 yards with an average of 5 yards per rush. The Zips' pass defense is marked 24th and their rush defense stands at 78th. Their offense is ranked #128, scoring an average of 15.57 points per game, and the defense is ranked #84, allowing an average of 27.71 points per game. Kent State will have a challenge in hand when they face Akron as they have gone 0-3 in their last 3 matchups against the Zips. What a catch LL‼️ Focus | Fight | Finish #212Degrees 🌡🔥📈 pic.twitter.com/LckPdxhLuz

Kent State Golden Flashes Struggle Through Season As Akron Zips Look to Take Advantage

The Kent State Golden Flashes have had a difficult season, with five consecutive losses and only one win, against a team not part of the FBS. In comparison, the Akron Zips are doing better, pushing Indiana of the Big Ten to overtime away from home, and narrowly losing to Buffalo and Central Michigan in conference play. Kent State's issues seem to span the pitch, having one of the worst offences in the country, averaging just three yards per rush and 116th in the country for rushing yards. This does not bode well for the Golden Flashes, facing off against the Akron Zips' strong pass defence and Lorenzo Lingard. With Kent State's weak rush defence ranking 88th in the country, they have an uphill battle ahead.

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Current matchup data

Lines, trends and availability

Line movement since open

  • Moneyline · Kent St. Golden Flashes+170 → +150Moved
  • Moneyline · Akron Zips-200 → -175Moved
  • Spread · Kent St. Golden Flashes+4.5 (-110) → +3.75 (-110)Moved
  • Spread · Akron Zips-4.5 (-110) → -3.75 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Over39 (-110) → 39.5 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Under39 (-110) → 39.5 (-110)Moved

ATS and O/U trends

Kent St. Golden Flashes
0-7 matchup record · 3-7-0 ATS · 5-5-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file
Akron Zips
0-7 matchup record · 5-4-1 ATS · 5-5-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file

Injuries and availability

From the published research (2023-10-29T22:35:59.062Z). Availability may have changed; review the cited sources.

The Zips have been seeking their first victory since early October against FCS's Morgan State which saw a close 3 point margin. Jeff Undercuffler Jr. is now heading the Zips offense, with former QB, DJ Irons sustaining a knee injury towards the season. Running back, Lorenzo Lingard has posted 388 yards this season on a 5 yard average rush. Daniel George sports 298 recieving yards and 13 receptions in his past 3 matchups. The pass defense is marked 24th and rush defense standing at 78th. The Akron Zips have had a challenging season so far, with a 1-7 overall standing. They have not won a game since October, and their defense has been a bright spot at times. Jeff Undercuffler Jr. now leads the offense after DJ Irons sustained a knee injury. Running back, Lorenzo Lingard has posted a solid 388 yards with an average of 5 yards per rush. The Zips' pass defense is marked 24th and their rush defense stands at 78th. Their offense is ranked #128, scoring an average of 15.57 points per game, and the defense is ranked #84, allowing an average of 27.71 points per game. Kent State will have a challenge in hand when they face Akron as they have gone 0-3 in their last 3 matchups against the Zips. What a catch LL‼️ Focus | Fight | Finish #212Degrees 🌡🔥📈 pic.twitter.com/LckPdxhLuz

Recent head-to-head

  • 2022-10-22Akron Zips 27 · Kent St. Golden Flashes 33
  • 2021-11-20Kent St. Golden Flashes 38 · Akron Zips 0
Final result

Matchup pick recap

Akron Zips defeated Kent St. Golden Flashes 31-27

Akron Zips defeated Kent St. Golden Flashes 31-27 on November 1, 2023, a 4-point decision in the series. Akron Zips' strongest period was the 4th quarter, when it outscored its opponent 21-0. Against SportsJaw's recorded Kent St. Golden Flashes +3.75 (-110) spread, Akron Zips covered, while the 58 combined points finished over the recorded total of 39.5.

SportsJaw editorial picks

  • Projected winnerNo published selectionUnavailable

Tipster picks

  • JohnTharpMoneyline · Akron Zips -180Win
  • JohnTharpTotal · Under 38 (-110)Loss
  • CoolioSpread · Kent St. Golden Flashes +4 (-110)Push
  • CoolioTotal · Under 39 (-110)Loss
  • OddssharkSpread · Kent St. Golden Flashes +4 (-110)Push
  • CoversSpread · Akron Zips -4 (-110)Push