Best Bets For Tuesday CFB: Kent State Vs. Akron, Ohio Vs. Western Michigan

  • Akron is a 5-point favorite against Kent State.
  • There is a 47-point total set between Ohio and Western Michigan.

AKRON, Oh. – Tuesday Night MACtion in Week 12 features a double header between the Kent State Golden Flashes and Akron Zips, as well as the first place Ohio Bobcats and Western Michigan Broncos.

We’re looking at the gamelines for both games for our best bets on college football prop betting sites. More specifically, Akron on the spread and the point total between Ohio and Western Michigan.

Akron Continues Building On Momentum

Kent State Vs. Akron

  • Moneyline: Kent State (+175) vs. Akron (-210)
  • Spread: Akron -5
  • Total: 47.5

The momentum at sportsbooks in Ohio to bet on CFB props is siding with the Zips going into this one as they’ve had a decent 3-2 outing over their last five games, while Kent State has gone 2-3.

Over each of their last four games, Akron has a +15 scoring margin over their opponents, with a +42-point margin coming in their last two. As for Kent State, they’re hovering at a .500 scoring margin, going 89-89.

Pushing the case for Akron even more than their two straight covers on a -5-point spread and +2.5 cover margin vs. conference opponents, Kent State is averaging a -16.3 losing margin this season.

Defensive Setting Set Between Ohio, Western Michigan

Ohio Vs. Western Michigan

  • Moneyline: Ohio (-125) vs. Western Michigan (+105)
  • Spread: Ohio -1
  • Total: 47

This should be more of a defensive matchup, forcing the under on Michigan CFB betting sites between Ohio and Western Michigan.

Against their set point totals this season, both of them have stayed under in five of their nine games. Ohio has done so more often in their recent games, including three of their last four. As for Western Michigan, they are staying under their game point totals this season by a -5.7 point margin.

Looking at the numbers, combined on offense, they’re averaging just 51 ppg, which is only a +4 advantage against a 47-point total. Defensively, they’re going -3.8 against a 47-point total averaging 43.3 points allowed per game combined.

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Sam is a college football enthusiast and who's been on the CollegeFootballProps.com team since 2020. He grew up a Florida State fan and graduated as a Nole in 2019. When he's not chopping it up about the Seminoles CFP snub, he's playing dynasty mode on College Football 25.