Free College Football Picks For Today 11-19-2024
Akron vs. Kent St College Football Betting Pick Prediction 11/19/2024
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Akron at Kent St 7PM ET—Akron is 2-8 following their 29-16 road defeat at Northern Illinois. The Zips gained 255 yards with 50 rushing yards for 2 yards per run. On defense they allowed 439 yards to the Huskies with 295 rushing for 7.2 yards per run. Ben Finley completed 19 of 52 for 205 yards with a touchdown. Kent drops to -10 with their 34-7 road defeat at Miami Ohio. The Golden Flashes gained 189 yards with 96 rushing for 2.5 yards per run. Defensively they allowed 477 yards to the Redhawks with 275 rushing for 6.9 yards per run. Tommy Ulatowski hit 10 of 21 for 82 yards with a touchdown and interception.
The Pick with the Explanation
Light wind and 24% chance of rain for this game. Akron facing the MAC rushes for 3.5 yards a carry and gets inaccurate and inefficient play at quarterback. Kent at home rushes for 2.2 yards per carry and inaccurate quarterback play. Both defenses are poor. The Zips allow 41 points per game on the road and the Golden Flashes allow 40.5 points per game against the conference. Head-to-head they have combined for 50 points or greater in three of four meetings. Akron is 6-2 to the over on the road against losing teams. Play Akron and Kent over 48.5.
Western Michigan vs. Central Michigan College Football Betting Pick Prediction 11/19/2024
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Western Michigan vs. Central Michigan 7:30PM ET—Western Michigan drops to 5-5 following their 31-13 road defeat to Bowling Green. The Broncos gained 292 yards with 97 rushing for 2.7 yards per run. On defense they allowed 402 yards to the Falcons with 226 rushing for 6.9 yards per run. Hayden Wolff completed 24 of 32 for 195 yards and two touchdowns. Central Michigan is 3-7 after their 37-10 road defeat at Toledo. The Chippewas put up 236 yards with 86 rushing for 2.3 yards per run. Defensively they allowed 299 yards to the Rockets with 159 rushing for 4.3 yards per run. Jadyn Glasser hit 16 of 27 for 150 yards and two interceptions.
The Pick with the Explanation
Light wind is forecasted at 54 degrees. Western Michigan has struggled defensively on the road by allowing 38 points with 5.7 yards per run and 266 yards passing for 8.6 yards per pass attempt. The Chippewas defense has performed well at home with 33 points per game along with 5.4 yards per run and 8.1 yards per pass attempt. The Chippewas are 3-1 to the spread as a home underdog. Play Central Michigan +6.
Northern Illinois vs. Miami Ohio College Football Betting Pick Prediction 11/19/2024
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Northern Illinois at Miami Ohio 8PM ET—Northern Illinois improved to 6-4 following their 29-16 home victory to Akron. The Huskies gained 439 yards with 295 rushing for 7.2 yards per run. Defensively they allowed 255 yards to the Zips with 50 rushing yards for 2 yards per run. Ethan Hampton completed 9 of 16 for 105 yards and a touchdown. Miami Ohio is 6-4 with their 34-7 home victory to Kent. The Redhawks put up 477 yards with 275 rushing for 6.9 yards per run. On defense they held the Golden Flashes to 189 yards with 93 passing on 25 attempts. Brett Gabbert hit 10 of 22 for 202 yards and two touchdowns.
The Pick with the Explanation
NIU on the road rushes for 4.2 yards a carry and struggles with quarterback accuracy. They have defended well away from home. In MAC play the Redhawks rush for 5.6 yards a carry with 8.5 yards per pass attempt with strong defensive performance. They hold MAC teams to 2.7 yards per run with 5.6 yards per pass attempt. The Huskies were held to six points at home to Toledo in their step-up game in conference. The Redhawks have pounded MAC teams at home. Play Miami Ohio -2.5.