Akron vs Northern Illinois Betting Odds & MACtion Week 12 Prediction
Northern Illinois hosts Akron in a Week 12 MAC conference matchup. The Huskies (5-4, 2-3 MAC) enter as 15-point favorites over the struggling Zips (2-7, 1-4 MAC).
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Akron comes in riding a six-game losing streak with one of the nation's worst offenses, ranking bottom-15 in points, yards, third-down conversions and rushing. Their defense allows 38 points and 443 yards per game.
Northern Illinois looks to build on last week's 42-28 win over Western Michigan. The Huskies boast an elite defense ranking top-20 nationally in:
- Points allowed (19.3 per game)
- Total yards allowed (286.4 per game)
- Third down defense (24.76% conversion rate)
- Pass defense (6.1 yards per attempt)
The betting trends strongly favor Northern Illinois, as Akron is just 1-14 straight up in their last 15 games as an underdog. The Huskies' dominant defense should overwhelm Akron's struggling offense.
Best Bet: Northern Illinois -15 (-110)
The total is set at 45 points, with the under hitting in 6 of Northern Illinois' last 9 home games. Look for the Huskies' defense to control this game while their rushing attack helps secure bowl eligibility with a convincing victory.
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