The Golden Flashes will play the Zips on Wednesday, November 1st, 2023. The matchup takes place at InfoCision Stadium. Watch this exciting Week 10 matchup at 7:30 pm EDT. Check local listings for coverage on ESPNU.
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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Paddy O'Parlay
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Recent Meetings
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Team Schedules & Results
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
It's now the back half of the 2023 college football season, as we begin looking towards the annual bowl games and college football playoffs. Week 10 action features a matchup between Kent State and Akron, kicking off at InfoCision Stadium on Wednesday, November 1st, 2023. Have a look at the following season performance stats to better handicap this game.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - Kent State has a 96.00 conference power ranking for the 2023 season. The conference power ranking for Akron is 96.00.
- Away Kent State - As Week 10 looms, Kent State currently has a 0-5 record as an away team for the 2023 regular season. This ranks them 3rd in the MAC Conference for away team wins. Remember that a team's overall record and schedule strength will affect whether or not they make a bowl game or the playoffs.
- Home Akron - Akron has a 1-2 record as a home team as they approach Week 10. They currently rank 3rd in the MAC Conference for home team wins. Continue monitoring their performance to see if they have a shot at a postseason bowl game or playoff berth.
- Points Scored - For the 2023 season, Kent State ranks 6th (100) in the MAC Conference, with Akron currently ranking 5th (123) for points scored in the MAC Conference.
- Points Against - Kent State stands 1st (264) in the MAC Conference for points scored by opponents in the 2023 college football season. Akron sits at 2nd (235) in the MAC Conference for points against them heading into Week 10 of the 2023 season.
- Team Records - Kent State has a 1-7 overall record for the 2023 regular season, with Akron currently 1-7 for the 2023 college football regular season.
Paddy O'Parlay
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Get ready for a wild Week 10 matchup as Kent State faces Akron on November 1st, 2023. The game will take place at the electrifying InfoCision Stadium, where the atmosphere will be absolutely insane. This battle marks the second half of the 2023-24 college football season, ramping up the intensity for both teams.
According to the SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings, both Kent State and Akron have identical ratings of 96.00. Both teams are hungry for a victory to boost their standing. Currently, Kent State stands at 1-7, while Akron matches their record.
If you're feeling lucky, place a bet on this college football game at BetMGM, BetWay, or BetRivers, and buckle up for the ride of a lifetime. It's bound to be an action-packed clash between these two evenly matched teams.
See this matchup's prop bets below and compare each sportsbook's point spread, total, and moneyline. The excitement is palpable, and this game could go either way. Will Kent State make a comeback, or will Akron secure a crucial win? Tune in to find out!
Best Golden Flashes at Zips Odds
| Underdog Kent State | Favorite Akron |
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| Over | Under |
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| Underdog Kent State | Favorite Akron |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
Akron is a -4 -110 point spread favorite at BetMGM, while Kent State is a +4 -110 point spread underdog at BetMGM.
The best over line is 39 -110 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 39 -110 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the under.
Akron is a -185 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and Kent State is a +150 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
College Football Odds Example
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Kent State
Akron
11/01/23 7:30pm EDT | +4 -110-4 -110 |
Underdog Kent State - Kent State bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A +4 Kent State underdog bet wins if they lose by 3 or fewer, tie, or win outright. The bet pushes if they lose by 4. Your bet loses if they lose by 5 or more.
Favorite Akron - Akron bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A -4 Akron favorite bet wins if they win by 5 or more. The bet pushes if they win by 4. Your bet loses if they win by 3 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
Kent State at Akron Prop Bets
Important Note: Some states expressly forbid individual college athlete prop bets. The following wagers may not be available depending on your particular state laws.
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Kent State
Akron
First Team To Score
11/01/23 7:30pm EDT | +105-135Bet |
Kent State
Akron
No Touchdown
To Score 1st Touchdown
11/01/23 7:30pm EDT | +110-155+6600Bet |
Kent State
Akron
Game to Overtime
11/01/23 7:30pm EDT | Yes +900No -5000Bet |
Kent State
Akron
Both Teams Score 10+
11/01/23 7:30pm EDT | Yes -275No +210Bet |
| BetMGM | |
Kent State
Akron
Both Teams Score 20+
11/01/23 7:30pm EDT | Yes +280No -400Bet |
Kent State
Akron
Both Teams Score 30+
11/01/23 7:30pm EDT | Yes +2000No -10000Bet |
Recent Meetings Since 2019
| Week | Game | Result | Margin |
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| 2024 Week 13 | Akron vs Kent State Tuesday, November 19th, 2024 | AKR 38, KENT 17 Dix Stadium | Akron by 21 |
| 2023 Week 10 | Kent State vs Akron Wednesday, November 1st, 2023 | AKR 31, KENT 27 InfoCision Stadium | Akron by 4 |
| 2022 Week 8 | Akron vs Kent State Saturday, October 22nd, 2022 | KENT 33, AKR 27 Dix Stadium | Kent State by 6 |
| 2021 Week 12 | Kent State vs Akron Saturday, November 20th, 2021 | KENT 38, AKR 0 InfoCision Stadium | Kent State by 38 |
| 2020 Week 12 | Akron vs Kent State Tuesday, November 17th, 2020 | KENT 69, AKR 35 Dix Stadium | Kent State by 34 |
| 2019 Week 7 | Kent State vs Akron Saturday, October 12th, 2019 | KENT 26, AKR 3 InfoCision Stadium | Kent State by 23 |
Team Standings
| Team | Conf | Conf% | W | L | PF | PA | Home | Away | Strk |
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| Akron | 1-7 | 0.125 | 2 | 10 | 195 | 336 | 2-3 | 0-7 | L3 |
| Kent State | 0-8 | 0.000 | 1 | 11 | 176 | 415 | 1-4 | 0-7 | L9 |
Kent State & Akron Futures Odds
Latest NCAA Championship odds, if available, for each team. Review odds for other teams and learn the best College Football bets.
Kent State Championship OddsNo NCAA College Football Championship TM Kent State YR: futures available
Akron Championship OddsNo NCAA College Football Championship TM Akron YR: futures available
Kent State & Akron Team Pages
Review each team's season schedule and results, season win total odds, futures odds, betting bonuses and other valuable information on our exclusive team betting odds pages. Team betting odds and stats update throughout the season:
Team Schedules & Results
| Week | Matchup | Date & Result |
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| Week 1 | Kent State vs UCF | UCF 56, KENT 6 Thursday, August 31st, 2023 |
| Week 2 | Kent State vs Arkansas | ARK 28, KENT 6 Saturday, September 9th, 2023 |
| Week 3 | Central Connecticut vs Kent State | KENT 38, CCSU 10 Saturday, September 16th, 2023 |
| Week 4 | Kent State vs Fresno State | FRES 53, KENT 10 Saturday, September 23rd, 2023 |
| Week 5 | Miami (OH) vs Kent State | M-OH 23, KENT 3 Saturday, September 30th, 2023 |
| Week 6 | Kent State vs Ohio | OHIO 42, KENT 17 Saturday, October 7th, 2023 |
| Week 7 | Kent State vs Eastern Michigan | EMU 28, KENT 14 Saturday, October 14th, 2023 |
| Week 8 | Buffalo vs Kent State | BUFF 24, KENT 6 Saturday, October 21st, 2023 |
| Week 10 | Kent State vs Akron | AKR 31, KENT 27 Wednesday, November 1st, 2023 |
| Week 11 | Bowling Green vs Kent State | BGSU 49, KENT 19 Wednesday, November 8th, 2023 |
| Week 12 | Kent State vs Ball State | BALL 34, KENT 3 Saturday, November 18th, 2023 |
| Week 13 | Northern Illinois vs Kent State | NIU 37, KENT 27 Saturday, November 25th, 2023 |
| Week | Matchup | Date & Result |
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| Week 1 | Akron vs Temple | TEM 24, AKR 21 Saturday, September 2nd, 2023 |
| Week 2 | Morgan State vs Akron | AKR 24, MORG 21 Saturday, September 9th, 2023 |
| Week 3 | Akron vs Kentucky | UK 35, AKR 3 Saturday, September 16th, 2023 |
| Week 4 | Akron vs Indiana | IU 29, AKR 27 (4OT) Saturday, September 23rd, 2023 |
| Week 5 | Buffalo vs Akron | BUFF 13, AKR 10 (OT) Saturday, September 30th, 2023 |
| Week 6 | Northern Illinois vs Akron | NIU 55, AKR 14 Saturday, October 7th, 2023 |
| Week 7 | Akron vs Central Michigan | CMU 17, AKR 10 Saturday, October 14th, 2023 |
| Week 8 | Akron vs Bowling Green | BGSU 41, AKR 14 Saturday, October 21st, 2023 |
| Week 10 | Kent State vs Akron | AKR 31, KENT 27 Wednesday, November 1st, 2023 |
| Week 11 | Akron vs Miami (OH) | M-OH 19, AKR 0 Wednesday, November 8th, 2023 |
| Week 12 | Akron vs Eastern Michigan | EMU 30, AKR 27 (2OT) Tuesday, November 14th, 2023 |
| Week 13 | Ohio vs Akron | OHIO 25, AKR 14 Friday, November 24th, 2023 |
How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the Kent State vs Akron College Football Game
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Open a new sports betting account before game time.
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Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.
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Tap to the sportsbook's College Football page, look for the Kent State vs Akron Game.
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Choose your bet and place a wager.
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