Akron vs Ohio Prediction College Football Picks 9/28/24

Ohio (2-2) vs Akron (1-3)

Game Info: Saturday, September 28, 2024 at 3:30 pm (Peden Stadium)

Betting Odds: Ohio -12.5 / Akron +12.5 --- Over/Under: 45.5 Click Here for the Latest Odds

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The Akron Zips and the Ohio Bobcats meet in Week 5 college at Peden Stadium on Saturday afternoon. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s an Akron vs. Ohio prediction.

Akron Recap

The Akron Zips come into this game looking to bounce back after falling to 1-3 on the year thanks to a 50-7 loss to South Carolina last time out. After this game, Akron will head home for a game against Bowling Green.

Zips Trying To Show Fight After Getting Beat Up

Ben Finley has thrown for 659 yards, 6 touchdowns, and 4 interceptions on 55.7% passing while Jordon Simmons leads Akron with 179 rushing yards. Adrian Norton has a team-high 236 receiving yards and 3 touchdowns while Bobby Golden has 168 receiving yards and Jake Newell has 16 grabs to lead Akron in receptions along with 124 receiving yards. On defense, Bryan McCoy leads Akron with 31 total tackles while Akron’s defense as a unit has combined for 5 sacks and 2 interceptions this season.

Why the Akron Zips will win

Ohio has failed to cover the spread in six of its last seven September games as a home favorite against non-AP-ranked teams.
Akron has covered the spread in three of its last four games at Peden Stadium.

Ohio Recap

The Ohio Bobcats come into this one looking to rebound from a 41-6 loss to Kentucky in their last game. After this game, Ohio will have their bye before heading on the road to take on Central Michigan.

Bobcats Trying To Stake Claim For MAC In 2024

Parker Navarro has thrown for 547 yards, 2 touchdowns, and 4 interceptions on 68.5% passing while Nick Poulos has thrown for 135 yards and an INT on 43.5% passing. Anthony Tyus leads Ohio’s receiving group with 391 rushing yards and 4 touchdowns while Navarro and Rickey Hunt Jr. each have 100+ rushing yards. Coleman Owen leads Ohio’s ground attack with 25 grabs for 336 yards while Chase Hendricks has 131 receiving yards as well. On defense, Blake Leake has a team-high 29 total tackles while Austin Brawley has 28 total tackles including a team-high 29 solo tackles. Kadin Schmitz also has a team-high 2.5 sacks so far this season.

Why the Ohio Bobcats will win

Akron has lost each of its last 13 road games in September.
The favorite has won each of Akron's last 11 games.
Akron has failed to cover the spread in each of its last five road games against non-AP-ranked teams.
Ohio has covered the spread in six of its last eight games against conference opponents at Peden Stadium.