Pick details
| MATCHUP | Akron Zips | Central Michigan Chippewas |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 1-3 | 2-2 |
| Spread | +6.5 -108 | -6.5 -112 |
| Moneyline | +205 | -250 |
| Total | Over 46.5 (-115) | Under 46.5 (-105) |
| Where | Kelly/Shorts Stadium, Mount Pleasant, MI | |
| When | Saturday, October 3, 2026 | |
| Time | 03:30 PM EDT | |
| TV | ESPN+ | |
Akron Zips Betting Preview
The Akron Zips lost to Minnesota and UNLV, and they play Eastern Michigan next. The Akron Zips have lost 4 of their last 6 games. Brayden Roggow is completing 60.3 percent of his passes for 425 yards, 2 touchdowns, and 2 interceptions. Kyan Mason and Marcel Williams have combined for 282 receiving yards on 30 catches, while Sean Patrick has 11 receptions.
The Akron Zips ground game is averaging 136.3 yards per contest, and Jordan Gant leads the way with 187 yards and 2 touchdowns. Defensively, Akron is allowing 31.8 points and 410.3 yards per game. Donelius Johnson leads the Akron Zips with 34 tackles, Cyrus Durham has 1 sack, and Omari Abor has 1 interception.
Central Michigan Chippewas Betting Preview
The Central Michigan Chippewas beat Wyoming, lost to Miami, and they play Ohio next. Central Michigan has split its last 12 games. Angel Flores is completing 57.6 percent of his passes for 123 yards, 0 touchdowns, and 2 interceptions. Justin Ruffin Jr. and Langston Lewis have combined for 89 receiving yards on 13 catches, while Vaughn Blue has 4 receptions.
The Central Michigan Chippewas ground game is averaging 169.8 yards per contest, and Angel Flores leads the way with 320 yards and 3 touchdowns. Defensively, Central Michigan is allowing 27.5 points and 373.8 yards per game. Xavier White leads the Central Michigan Chippewas with 32 tackles, Jaxon Cherry has 1.5 sacks, and Justin Taylor has 1 interception.
Why the Central Michigan Chippewas will win
- Akron has lost each of its last eight games as an underdog in Michigan.
- Central Michigan has won seven of its last eight home games.
- Central Michigan has covered the spread in six of its last seven games against conference opponents at Kramer/Deromedi Field at Kelly/Shorts Stadium.
- Akron has failed to cover the spread in three of its last four games as an underdog in Michigan.
- The favorite has won the first half in nine of Akron’s last 10 games.
Why the Akron Zips will win
- Akron has won three of its last four October games as an underdog against non-AP-ranked teams.
- Central Michigan has lost six of its last nine October games as a favorite against non-AP-ranked teams.
- Central Michigan has failed to cover the spread in 10 of its last 11 October games as a favorite against non-AP-ranked teams.
- Akron has covered the spread in four of its last five games against Central Michigan.
Total Points Facts
- Each of Central Michigan’s last four games in Michigan have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Five of Akron’s last six games as a road underdog have gone UNDER the total points line.
Central Michigan Chippewas Player Prop Facts
- Heading into Week 5, Angel Flores ranks 1st in the Mid-American Conference for rushing attempts (63) this season.
Akron Zips Player Prop Facts
- Heading into Week 5, Gentz Hilburn ranks T1st amongst qualified players for catch rate (100.0%) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- Central Michigan ranks T137th among FBS teams for H1 points per game this season (5.0).
- Central Michigan ranks 137th among FBS teams for yards per game this season (238.5).
- Akron ranks T130th among FBS teams for average point differential in second quarters this season (-6.3).
- Akron ranks T126th among FBS teams for H1 points per game this season (8.5).
Akron vs Central Michigan Prediction
These are two god-awful teams on both sides of the ball, and I’m not excited to get involved. If forced to pick, I want points attached. Sure, Central Michigan is the more talented team, but it also nearly outright lost to Colgate a few weeks ago. Akron has had a brutal schedule up to this point, so if anything, you can argue the jury is still out on this group. It’s hard to judge Akron when it’s playing teams it’s three-touchdown underdogs against. Just a terrible football game. It’s Akron and the points if forced to pick.
Randy Chambers's Pick: Akron +6.5
