Western Michigan Brings Bruised MACtion Ego Into Expected Akron Walkover

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On Tuesday, in Mid-American Conference football betting action, the Broncos of Western Michigan aim to bounce back from a particularly disappointing game as they play host to the Akron Zips.

Despite a strong start, Western ultimately failed to secure a victory in its annual rivalry game against Central Michigan last week. The team suffered a 42-30 loss at home, following three consecutive wins against the Chippewas. Despite initially holding a commanding double-digit lead, Western was unable to maintain their advantage.

Is Western capable of making a comeback against an uninspiring Akron team that is eager for a victory?

Akron at Western Michigan: NCAA Football Odds

Wait, Western Michigan is favored by … how much?

Most sportsbooks in Michigan offered a generous spread of 26 points for the underdog, Akron, while BetMGM Sportsbook and BetRivers Sportsbook gave them slightly less at 25.5 points.

Among those offering an over/under of 62 points was Caesars Sportsbook.

The term “best” is subjective when it comes to moneyline options at DraftKings Sportsbook, with a -3000 offering. Meanwhile, at BetMGM, Akron is considered an underdog with odds of +1400 on the moneyline.

This season, the Broncos have a 4-3-1 record against the spread, while Akron has triumphed against the spread on four separate occasions.

How to watch: Akron Zips at Western Michigan Broncos

• Akron (2-7, 1-4 MAC) will be facing Western Michigan (5-4, 2-3) in their upcoming game.
• Date: Tuesday, November 9th<br>Time: 7:00 p.m., Eastern Time (ET)
• Location: Kalamazoo, Michigan at Waldo Stadium.
• Television channel: ESPN2
• Radio network: Bronco Radio

Western loses Victory Cannon trophy after Central comes alive in 2nd quarter

The anticipated rivalry game began as predicted, as the Broncos, who were favored by nine points, took an early lead by scoring first and making it 14-0 by the second quarter. However, Central turned the tables and managed to score three consecutive touchdowns, bringing the score to 21-14 by halftime.

In the 42-30 loss, the Broncos were unable to regain the lead. This defeat marked the fifth-year head coach Tim Lester’s record against the rivals as 3-2, while as a player, he had a 2-2 record against Central.

Despite having a total yardage advantage of 445 to 389 and maintaining possession for 34 minutes and 46 seconds, Western faced setbacks with three turnovers and allowing two scores on long punt returns against Central.

Kaleb Eleby, the quarterback, completed 22 out of 36 passes for a total of 276 yards. He also managed to score one touchdown, but unfortunately, he threw one interception as well.

In the game, Sean Tyler accumulated a total of 59 yards and successfully scored two touchdowns with 15 carries. On the other hand, La’Darius Jefferson contributed 56 yards and a single score with 11 carries.

In the 44-41 victory of the Broncos, Corey Crooms, the sophomore wide receiver, showcased his skills by making seven catches for 118 yards, including a remarkable 31-yard touchdown. This impressive performance marked his second 100-yard-plus game of the season, the first being against Pitt on September 18, where he accumulated a staggering 161 yards.

Akron beats the spread, but not Ball State

Last week, Ball State was expected to win by a margin of 20 points against the struggling Akron team during game time. However, in the fourth quarter, the Zips made a strong comeback and narrowed the gap to just six points. Unfortunately, any hopes of a successful comeback were dashed when quarterback Zach Gibson fumbled the ball in the final 1 minute and 32 seconds of the game.

Akron’s closest loss of the season extended their losing streak to three, finishing with a 31-25 defeat.

Gibson completed 24 out of 31 passes, accumulating a total of 331 passing yards and two touchdowns. Jonzell Norrils carried the ball 17 times, resulting in 88 rushing yards and one touchdown.

In the comeback effort, Michael Mathison and Tristian Brank both contributed a touchdown each. Mathison’s impressive performance included eight catches for 154 yards, along with the scoring play. On the other hand, Brank made five receptions for 38 yards.

Western Michigan dominates series with Akron

In the series, the Broncos have accumulated 15 victories compared to the Zips’ five. Last season, Western emerged triumphant with a score of 58-13 in Akron. Akron, on the other hand, secured victories against Western in 1938, 1975, 1996, 2007, and most recently, a close 14-13 win in Kalamazoo in 2017.

In terms of MAC rankings, Akron holds the last position for both their offense and defense. Western, on the other hand, boasts a No. 7 offense that scores an average of 29.1 points per game. In contrast, Akron’s defense, ranked No. 12, allows an average of 38 points per game.

Setting aside historical data and statistics, Western University must remain vigilant in order to defend against a determined Akron team that is battling to escape the lowest position in the MAC.

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