Akron Zips vs Kent State Golden Flashes Prediction, 11/19/2024 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Akron Zips vs Kent State Golden Flashes

Date: Tuesday, November 19, 2024

Location: Dix Stadium in Kent, OH

TV: CBSSN

Odds/Point Spread: Golden Flashes (+9.5)

Total/Over-Under: 49

Dix Stadium is the site where the Kent State Golden Flashes (0-10) will take on the Akron Zips (2-8) on Tuesday, November 19, 2024. Kent State opens as 9.5-point dogs. The over/under is set at 49.

The Akron Zips step onto the field holding a record of 2-8 for this year. The last time they took the field, the Zips took the field against the NIU Huskies and took a loss by a final of 29-16. When it came to stopping the run, the Zips gave up 295 yds on 41 attempts, which calculates to 7.2 yds per run surrendered. Akron relinquished 10 pass completions on 17 tries for 144 yds, and a completion rate of 58.8%. For the game, they ran 76 plays which gave them a total of 255 yards. The Akron Zips ended up running the ball 24 times and tallied 50 yards, which earned them an average of 2.1 yds per attempt.

The Zips have earned 3,138 total yards this season. When it comes to getting in the endzone, Akron has compiled 13 passing touchdowns and 7 rushing touchdowns. They have surrendered the ball 19 different times. Akron has a total of 170 first downs, and they have been flagged for 61 infractions for 469 yds. As a unit they're averaging 82.0 yards on the ground which is 130th in the country. Concerning scoring points, the Akron Zips are sitting at 18.6 PPG.

The Zips are ranked 123rd in D-1 when it comes to the opposition scoring, conceding 35.3 PPG. They are allowing teams to run for an average of 4.9 yards per rush on the ground and 197.2 rushing yards per game for the campaign. During the season, they have given up 1,972 running yards through 10 games. When talking about passing yards, the Zips have given up 2,255 yards which ranks them 74th in the nation. They are conceding 225.5 yards per game through the air and allowed a completion percentage of 63.8%. For the season, they have allowed 422.7 yards per game which puts them 114th in the nation. They have yielded 20 touchdowns via the pass as well as 23 touchdowns via the ground game.

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The Golden Flashes step onto the field holding a record of 0-10 for this year. In their last game, the Golden Flashes took a loss by a final score of 34-7 when they played the Miami RedHawks. Kent State surrendered 40 run attempts for 275 yards (6.9 yds per carry). The Golden Flashes pass defense gave up a completion rate of 45.5%, surrendering 202 yds on 10 out of 22 through the air. The Golden Flashes finished the contest with a total of 189 yds on 63 plays (3.0 yds per play). Kent State rushed for 2.5 yards per carry, totaling 96 yards on 39 attempts.

When looking at how much they score, the Golden Flashes are 132nd in D-1 with 14.3 PPG. The Kent State Golden Flashes maintain an average of 231.0 yards per game, which ranks them 134th in college football. The Kent State offense has accrued 302 yds of penalties on 42 violations, which has them ranked 130th in D-1 in terms of helping out the other team. They have tossed 11 interceptions while conceding 7 fumbles and they have been able to obtain 137 first downs. During this campaign thus far, the Golden Flashes have thrown for a total of 1,545 passing yards as well as holding an average of 154.5 passing yards per game, putting them at 125th in college football. They hold an average of 76.5 yards per game via the rush and have rushed for 765 yards for the season.

Kent State has yielded a total of 2,649 rushing yards (264.9 yards/game) in addition to 30 touchdowns via the rush so far this season. They have allowed 23 touchdowns through the air and 257.0 yards per outing, which puts them in 116th in the nation. Their defense has compiled 5 fumbles recovered and 3 interceptions for the season. The Golden Flashes defense has taken part in 734 plays, which is 128th in D-1. The Golden Flashes are allowing 44.8 points per contest, ranking them 134th in the country. In total, they have allowed 448 points.

Who will win tonight's Zips/Golden Flashes college football game against the spread?

Guy's Pick: Take the Golden Flashes +9.5

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