Betting Guide for Wednesday MACtion: Ohio vs Kent State and Northern Illinois vs Western Michigan – Odds, Predictions, and Best Bets

• College Football MACtion returns with two games on Wednesday, November 8th
• Ohio are huge favorites over Kent State, while Northern Illinois are just 2-point favorites against Eastern Michigan
• Explore the latest Wednesday MACtion odds, predictions, and best bets for these two games below

November college football is here. With it, the tradition of Wednesday MACtion is back! Mid-week Mid-American Conference games get underway on November 6, 2024. Ohio vs Kent State gets the festivities underway with Northern Illinois and Eastern Michigan also going to war.

Find all the MACtion odds and our predictions for Wednesday’s CFB slate below.

Ohio vs Kent State Odds

Ohio enters Wednesday MACtion as massive 19-point favorites in the college football Week 11 odds. The total for Ohio vs Kent State is set at 52 points. Bettors love South Florida in this one, as 81% of spread wagers are on the Bulls to cover in the college football public betting splits.

Ohio Offense will Dominate

Ohio’s rushing attack is one of the best in the nation. The Bobcats sit 10th in yards per rush (5.5), and 13th in rushing yards per game (209.1).

Kent State is one of the worst teams in the country. The Golden Flashes sit outside the top-120 teams in the nation in both offense and defensive EPA per pass, rush, 3rd down success and average 3rd down distance.  They surrender an astounding 50 points per game, 560 yards and 7.2 yards per play.

Even the most anemic offenses will be able to move the ball on this defense. Kent State allows a whopping 47.83% of third downs to be converted, and a ridiculous 9.1 yards per pass.

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— Ohio Football (@OhioFootball) October 26, 2024

Ohio’s defense is nothing to write home about, but they allow just 5.4 yards per play, and 3.9 yards per rush. Kent State’s rushing offense hasn’t had any semblance of success this season, putting up just 2.4 yards per rush and 77 yards per game.

Expect the Bobcats to make the Golden Flashes a one-dimensional passing offense and tee off on their quarterback in this Wednesday MACtion contest. Look for Ohio to win big, the Bobcats are 8-1 SU in MACtion games since Tim Albin took over.

• Ohio vs Kent State Prediction: Ohio -19 (-110)

Northern Illinois vs Western Michigan Odds

Northern Illinois are slight 2-point favorites in the college football Week 11 odds. The Northern Illinois vs Western Michigan total currently sits at 52.5 points.

Western Michigan Puts Win Streak On The Line

Western Michigan enters this contest on a four-game winning streak. They’ve also covered the spread in each of their last three games after beginning the season 0-5 ATS. The Broncos are also 4-0 in MAC play so far.

Northern Illinois shocked Notre Dame earlier this season, but are just 1-3 in conference play so far. The Huskies’ dominant defense has the ability to keep them in every game on their schedule. After all, they surrender just 17.6 points per game while allowing 3.31 yards per carry.

NIU’s stop unit is also allowing opponents to convert just 35% of redzone trips into touchdowns. Having said that, the Huskies offense averages a paltry 5.4 yards per pass, and score only 19 points per game.

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— NIU Football (@NIU_Football) November 2, 2024

Western Michigan have played a plethora of shootouts this season, and have yet to face a defense at the level of the Huskies. They’ve scored points in bunches, but three of their last four opponents have defenses that rank in the bottom-20 in the country.

Expect Northern Illinois to turn this game into a good old-fashioned MAC slugfest. Bet the Northern Illinois vs Western Michigan under in Wednesday MACtion.

• Northern Illinois vs Western Michigan Prediction: Under 52.5 points (-112)

Wednesday night MACtion is back with two exciting matchups on the schedule: Ohio vs Kent State and Northern Illinois vs Western Michigan. As bettors gear up for these games, it’s important to take a closer look at the odds, predictions, and best bets for each matchup.

Ohio vs Kent State:

The Ohio Bobcats will travel to face the Kent State Golden Flashes in what promises to be a competitive game. According to the latest odds, Kent State is favored by 3.5 points, with the over/under set at 58.5 points.

In terms of predictions, this game could go either way. Both teams have shown flashes of brilliance this season, but inconsistency has plagued them at times. Ohio’s offense, led by quarterback Kurtis Rourke, has the potential to put up big numbers, while Kent State’s defense will need to step up to contain them.

When it comes to betting on this game, the best bet might be to take the over on the total points scored. Both teams have the ability to score points in bunches, so a high-scoring affair could be in the cards.

Northern Illinois vs Western Michigan:

In the second matchup of the night, the Northern Illinois Huskies will take on the Western Michigan Broncos. Western Michigan is favored by 6.5 points, with the over/under set at 61.5 points.

Northern Illinois has struggled this season, with a record of 2-4, while Western Michigan has been more consistent with a record of 4-2. The Broncos have a potent offense led by quarterback Kaleb Eleby, who has thrown for over 1,500 yards and 14 touchdowns this season.

When it comes to predictions, Western Michigan looks like the stronger team on paper. Their offense should be able to exploit Northern Illinois’ defense, which has struggled to stop opposing teams this season.

For bettors looking to make a wager on this game, taking Western Michigan to cover the spread might be the best bet. The Broncos have been solid at home this season and should be able to come out on top against a struggling Northern Illinois team.

In conclusion, Wednesday night MACtion promises to deliver two exciting matchups for bettors to enjoy. By taking a closer look at the odds, predictions, and best bets for each game, bettors can make informed decisions and hopefully come out on top. Good luck!