CFB Inner Circle Insider - Tuesday
- Handicapper
- Jim Feist
- League
- NCAAF
- Competition
- Akron vs Bowling Green
- Release Date
- 11/18/2025 11:08 AM
- Event Date
- 11/18/2025 07:00 PM
- Bet Type
- Point Spread
- Pick
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Akron +3 (-105)
(BetMGM)
- Outcome
- Win
- Analysis
- Akron is in a strong position to battle Bowling Green on Tuesday night MACtion, and the best play is for the Zips to cover the spread. The Zips enter this matchup at 4-7, coming off a narrow 42-35 overtime loss to Kent State, where quarterback Ben Finley delivered his most explosive performance of the season with 424 passing yards and three touchdowns. Wide receiver Marcel Williams was unstoppable in that game, racking up 206 receiving yards, and his ability to stretch the field gives Akron a clear edge against a Bowling Green secondary that has struggled, allowing nearly 8 yards per pass attempt. Akron’s offense has quietly found rhythm, averaging over 350 yards per game, and their ability to push tempo through the air makes them dangerous in a shootout.
Bowling Green, meanwhile, sits at 3-7 and has dropped four of its last five contests, including a 27-21 loss to Eastern Michigan last week. The Falcons’ offense has been one of the least productive in the MAC, averaging just 18.5 points per game and ranking near the bottom nationally in passing yards. While running back Austyn Dendy has provided some spark with over 100 yards rushing against EMU, the lack of consistency at quarterback has limited their ability to sustain drives. Defensively, Bowling Green has been respectable, but they’ve shown vulnerability against explosive passing attacks—exactly the type of matchup Akron brings to the table.
Akron’s recent offensive surge and Bowling Green’s struggles to generate points, this line feels inflated toward the home team. The Zips have proven they can move the ball against MAC defenses, and their passing attack should keep them competitive throughout.
Jim's Play: Akron
