Who: Akron at Western Michigan
Time: November 9, 2021 7:00 EST
Venue: Waldo Stadium – Kalamazoo, MI
Akron at Western Michigan Odds:
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Moneyline: AK +1300 | WMU –3000
Spread: AK +26.0 (-110) | WMU -26.0 (-110)
Total: Under 62.0 (-110) | Over 62.0 (-110)
Akron at Western Michigan Betting Preview
Tuesday night MACtion is back and the schedule gets started with the Akron Zips (2-7, 1-4) visit the Western Michigan Broncos (5-4, 2-3). Akron is tied for last in the MAC East and Western Michigan is tied for last in the MAC West, but are just two games back of first place. This game will air live on CBS Sports Network.
Through nine games, the Akron offense is averaging just 20.4 points per game and 347.7 yards per game, 224.1 through the air and 123.6 on the ground. Defensively, the Zips are allowing 38.0 points and 446.4 yards, 226.4 passing and 220.0 rushing.
The Western Michigan offense is averaging 29.1 points per game and 434.7 yards per game, 252.6 through the air and 182.1 on the ground. Defensively, the Broncos are allowing 28.9 points and 330.3 yards, 199.7 passing and 130.7 rushing.
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Below is my pick, and preview, for the battle between the Akron Zips and Western Michigan Broncos.
Akron at Western Michigan Betting Stats
Akron
- Akron are 7-13 ATS in their last 20 games.
- The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Akron’s last 7 games.
- Akron are 3-17 SU in their last 20 games.
- Akron are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games against Western Michigan.
- Akron are 1-4 SU in their last 5 games against Western Michigan.
- Akron are 1-14 SU in their last 15 games on the road.
- Akron are 1-5 SU in their last 6 games this season.
- Akron are 6-13 ATS in their last 19 games against an opponent in the Mid-American conference.
- Akron are 4-10 ATS in their last 14 games played in November.
- The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Akron’s last 8 games played in week 11.
Western Michigan
- The total has gone OVER in 4 of Western Michigan’s last 6 games against Akron.
- Western Michigan are 11-3 SU in their last 14 games at home.
- Western Michigan are 1-6-1 ATS in their last 8 games against an opponent in the Mid-American conference.
- The total has gone OVER in 9 of Western Michigan’s last 11 games played in November.
- The total has gone OVER in 5 of Western Michigan’s last 6 games played in week 11.
- Western Michigan are 5-2 SU in their last 7 games played on a Tuesday.
Akron at Western Michigan Betting Pick
Last time out, Akron hosted the Ball State Cardinals and lost 31-25. Ball State led 28-10 through three quarters, but Akron fought back to make it a competitive fourth quarter. Zach Gibson went 24/31 for 331 yards, two touchdowns, and zero interceptions. Michael Mathison had a big day hauling in eight receptions for 154 yards and one touchdown. Defensively, the Zips allowed 425 total yards and did not force any turnovers.
Western Michigan hosted Central Michigan and suffered a 42-30 defeat to their rival. WMU went up 14-0, but two special teams touchdowns sparked a second quarter CMU rally. Kaleb Eleby went 22/36 for 276 yards, one touchdown, and one interception. Western Michigan rushed the ball 44 times for 169 yards, a 3.8 average, and three touchdowns. Defensively, the Broncos allowed 389 total yards and did not force any turnovers.
Akron vs Western Michigan Series History: Western Michigan won the meeting last season and now leads teh all-time series 15-5.