The Ball State Cardinals visit the Akron Zips in a MACtion battle at 7 p.m. ET Tuesday on CBS Sports Network. Ball State is favored by 20 points at Caesars Sportsbook, while the Over-Under is set at 58.5 (see up-to-date odds for every game this week on our college football odds page). 

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The model knows Ball State has the statistical advantage in several categories. The Cardinals are well above-average in passing accuracy and third down efficiency this season when compared to MAC foes, and Akron's defense has scuffled. The Zips have allowed more points than any other MAC team through eight games, with bottom-feeding metrics in yardage allowed. Ball State's defense also has talent, and Akron has allowed a whopping 46 sacks with only 19.9 points per game in 2021. 

The model also knows Akron has a potent passing attack. The Zips have connected on 15 passing touchdowns, second-most in the MAC, and Akron is No. 3 in completion rate at 65.5 percent. Akron is putting up 7.5 yards per pass attempt this season, and the Zips have real balance with multiple threats at running back and wide receiver. Akron also has the benefit of home-field advantage, which is especially helpful in a marquee, mid-week spot.

Now, it has set its sights on Ball State vs. Akron. We can tell you the model is leaning under the total, and it also says one side of the spread hits in 60 percent of simulations! You ABSOLUTELY need to see it before locking in any college football picks.

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