Akron at Ball State

The Akron Zips were a strong team a year ago that won the MAC and played in the NCAA Tournament. They finished 26-7 on the season, but lost some key components to that team. They were able to develop enough depth to carry a pretty good team into this season. They come into this contest at 8-5, and own a win against the PAC-12's Oregon State on a neutral floor. Ball State has had some shinning moments in the MAC, but unfortunately none have come recently. The Cardinals are just 3-8 on the season with two of their three wins coming vs. non-Div-1 opponents. Ball State is just 7-20-2 ATS in their last 29 at home against a team with a losing road record. Akron just has more talent, and more options here. Play on the Zips.