The Mid-American Conference (MAC) race is heating up with Northern Illinois and Kent State as the only unbeaten teams. Here are the best betting picks for this week's MACtion:

Buffalo Bulls -9.0 vs Ohio Bobcats

• Buffalo (2-4) faces Ohio (1-5) at home
• Despite recent struggles, Buffalo's strong offense should overwhelm Ohio
• Recommendation: Take Buffalo -9.0 for a comfortable win

Akron Zips +19.5 at Miami (OH) RedHawks

• Both teams are 2-4 (1-1 in conference)
• Akron's defense allows 40 points per game
• Miami QB Brett Gabbert has only 736 passing yards
• Recommendation: Take Akron +19.5 as Miami won't win by 20+

Toledo Rockets -4.5 at Central Michigan Chippewas

• Key matchup between conference title contenders
• Toledo's defense allows just 17.5 points per game
• CMU scores well but struggles defensively
• Recommendation: Take Toledo -4.5 based on defensive strength

Kent State ML at Western Michigan Broncos

• Kent State seeks third straight conference win
• WMU coming off blowout loss to Ball State
• Kent State averages 240 rushing yards per game
• Recommendation: Take Kent State ML for the upset win

Key factors: Kent State's strong running game led by Marquez Cooper, Toledo's elite defense, and Buffalo's offensive firepower make them smart picks this week in MAC play.

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