Central Michigan has been on a roll ATS covering 7 of their 8 games this season. WE were lucky to cash in on Ball State last week, and Central Michigan has to go on the road for the second consecutive game against Akron who is well rested coming off a bye. I love to back the better defense coming off the bye. Although Akron gave up 59 points in their last game that was on the road against Matt Johnson, and the 59 points were a bit misleading as they turned the ball over 4 times. Bowling Green has a better offense and defense than the Chippewas.
Akron has a lot to play for ahead of them, and a 5-0 finish is not out of the question especially if they can win this game at home. This is a team that needs to run the ball to have success with 5.56 ypc in wins and 2.96 in losses. They are lucky because Central Michigan is allowing 4.95 on the road and have allowed more than their opponents average in 3 of those 4 road games. Their pass defense is also very suspect allowing a 152 QB rating on the road so Akron should have a little balance here, but the difference for me is the struggles the MAC East has traditionally struggled against the MAC West.
