The Akron Zips (1-6) visit Dix Stadium to take on the Kent State Golden Flashes (2-5) on Oct. 22. Kickoff is scheduled for 1:00pm EDT in Kent.
Kent State are betting favorites in Week 8, with the spread sitting at -18.5 (-115).
The Over/Under for Akron vs. Kent State is 68.5 total points.
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Akron vs Kent State Prediction for Week 8
Based on recent trends, the winning team model predicts Kent State will win this game with 74.6% confidence.
Akron vs Kent State Spread Prediction for Week 8
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts Akron will cover the spread with 67.5% confidence.
Both predictions factor in up-to-date player injuries for both Akron and Kent State, plus offensive & defensive matchups, recent games and key player performances this season.
Best Kent State Player Prop Best Bets Today
Top NCAAF player prop bets for Kent State players for Week 8, looking at profitable historical betting trends:
- Dante Cephas has hit the Receiving Yards Over in his last 3 games (+3.00 Units / 85% ROI)
Akron Best Bets & Trends for ATS, Moneyline & Totals
- Akron has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 6 of their last 8 games (+3.80 Units / 43% ROI)
- Akron has hit the Team Total Over in 9 of their last 14 games (+3.10 Units / 19% ROI)
- Akron has hit the Game Total Over in 5 of their last 7 away games (+2.80 Units / 36% ROI)
- Akron has hit the 1Q Game Total Over in 3 of their last 4 games (+2.00 Units / 45% ROI)
- Akron have covered the Spread in 3 of their last 4 games (+1.90 Units / 43% ROI)
Kent State Best Bets & Trends for ATS, Moneyline & Totals
- Kent State have covered the 1Q Spread in 14 of their last 19 games (+8.25 Units / 36% ROI)
- Kent State has hit the Moneyline in their last 6 games at home (+6.00 Units / 22% ROI)
- Kent State has hit the 1Q Game Total Under in their last 4 games at home (+4.15 Units / 89% ROI)
- Kent State has hit the 1Q Moneyline in 9 of their last 15 games (+3.51 Units / 15% ROI)
- Kent State have covered the Spread in 4 of their last 5 games at home (+2.90 Units / 53% ROI)
Akron Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Akron has gone 3-3 against the spread this college football season (-0.3 Units / -4.55% ROI).
- Akron is 0-3 when betting on the Moneyline for -3 Units / -100% ROI
- Akron is 3-3 when betting the Over for -0.3 Units / -4.55% ROI
- Akron is 3-3 when betting the Under for -0.3 Units / -4.55% ROI
Kent State Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Kent State has gone 3-4 against the spread this college football season (-1.4 Units / -18.3% ROI).
- Kent State is 1-3 when betting on the Moneyline for -3.1 Units / -36.26% ROI
- Kent State is 3-4 when betting the Over for -1.4 Units / -18.18% ROI
- Kent State is 4-3 when betting the Under for +0.7 Units / 9.09% ROI
Akron is winless (0-2) when in a one score game since the 2020 season– tied for worst in FBS; Average: .493
Akron is winless (0-14) when allowing 22 or more points — tied for worst in FBS; Average: .281
Akron is winless (0-12) when not forcing a fumble — tied for worst in FBS; Average: .437
Akron is winless (0-16) when not forcing a fumble since the 2020 season– tied for worst in FBS; Average: .443