| MATCHUP | Akron Zips | Miami (OH) Redhawks |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 1-5 | 3-3 |
| Spread | +10 -112 | -10 -108 |
| Moneyline | +285 | -360 |
| Total | Over 46.5 (-108) | Under 46.5 (-112) |
| Where | Yager Stadium, Oxford, OH | |
| When | Saturday, October 17, 2026 | |
| Time | 03:30 PM EDT | |
| TV | ESPN+ | |
The Akron Zips and Miami (OH) RedHawks meet Saturday in week 7 college football action at Yager Stadium. Here’s an Akron vs. Miami (OH) Prediction. This article will include an Akron vs. Miami (OH) Pick.
Akron Zips Betting Preview
The Akron Zips lost to Central Michigan and Eastern Michigan, and they play Kent State next. The Akron Zips have lost 4 straight games. Brayden Roggow is completing 59.3 percent of his passes for 834 yards, 6 touchdowns, and 4 interceptions. Kyan Mason and Marcel Williams have combined for 452 receiving yards and 2 touchdowns, while Miles Burris has 11 receptions.
The Akron Zips ground game is averaging 141.3 yards per contest, and Jordan Gant leads the way with 410 yards and 3 touchdowns. Defensively, Akron is allowing 32.2 points and 422.5 yards per game. Donelius Johnson leads the Akron Zips with 57 tackles, Cyrus Durham has 1 sack, and Omari Abor has 1 interception.
Miami (OH) RedHawks Betting Preview
The Miami (OH) RedHawks beat UMass, lost to Bowling Green, and they play Central Michigan next. The Miami (OH) RedHawks have lost 5 of their last 8 games. David McComb is completing 63.1 percent of his passes for 1,121 yards, 7 touchdowns, and 1 interception. Maleek Huggins and Damarion Witten have combined for 587 receiving yards and 3 touchdowns, while Lynel Billups-Williams has 19 receptions.
The Miami (OH) RedHawks ground game is averaging 111 yards per contest, and Rodney Nelson leads the way with 206 yards on 55 carries. Defensively, Miami (OH) is allowing 27.5 points and 386.7 yards per game. Malcolm McCain leads the Miami (OH) RedHawks with 49 tackles, Roosevelt Andrews III has 3 sacks, and CJ Young has 1 interception.
Why the Miami (OH) RedHawks will win
- The favorite has won 21 of Miami (OH)’s last 22 games at Fred C. Yager Stadium.
- Akron has lost eight of its last nine October road games against non-AP-ranked teams.
- Miami (OH) has covered the spread in eight of its last nine games as a favorite in Ohio.
- Akron has failed to cover the spread in four of its last five October road games against non-AP-ranked teams.
- Akron has lost the first half in 11 of its last 12 October games as a road underdog.
Why the Akron Zips will win
- Miami (OH) has lost five of its last six games against teams from Ohio.
- Akron has covered the spread in five of its last six road games against Miami (OH).
- Miami (OH) has failed to cover the spread in three of its last four games against teams from Ohio.
Total Points Facts
- Ten of Akron’s last 11 games as an underdog in Ohio have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Each of Miami (OH)’s last five October games at Fred C. Yager Stadium have gone OVER the total points line.
Miami (OH) RedHawks Player Prop Facts
- Heading into Week 7, Damarion Witten ranks 6th amongst qualified players for Yards Per Reception (21.4) this season.
Akron Zips Player Prop Facts
- Heading into Week 7, Marcel Williams leads Akron for receptions (25) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- Miami (OH) ranks 137th among FBS teams for H2 points per game this season (6.0).
- Miami (OH) ranks T3rd among FBS teams for 4th down conversion percentage this season (83.3).
- Akron ranks T132nd among FBS teams for average point differential in second quarters this season (-7.0).
- Akron ranks T131st among FBS teams for 4th down conversion percentage this season (20.0).
Akron vs Miami (OH) Prediction
Akron does nothing well on either side of the ball, and the losses are getting uglier by the week. Miami (OH) has issues of its own mainly on the defensive side and has that ugly loss to Bowling Green as a double-digit favorite. Still Miami (OH) has shown more promise and has beat most of the tams its suppsoed to beat. Akron is terrible. Seeing Miami (OH) as a double-digit favorite tells you what oddsmakers think of Akron. I’ll lay the points with the Redhawks.