N. Illinois vs. Akron -- Am I missing something?

OK, here's the situation...after two miserable days out of 13, I am down a good bit to my sportsbroker and tomorrow is pay day.

I'm perusing the lines for SOLID bets only tonight to try to at least lower the damage...lo and behold I see that N. Illinois is favored by 14.5 points over Akron in the MAC title game.

Perhaps it's just me, but it appears that this spread is way off unless I'm just not getting some piece of crucial information (major injury for Akron, death, plague, etc).

Here's the case I present to you..and please, supply me with as much feedback as you can..

1. The Zips have won won three of their last four, including shellackings of Ohio U and Kent State where they allowed a COMBINED six points.

2. Earlier this season, Akron beat NIU, 48-42, on their home turf.

Two touchdowns and a hook seem like a gift to me...anyone agree or think I'm nuts?

By the way, how easy has it been betting home NBA teams this year?

Cheers!