Bowling Green vs. Akron Prediction, Odds, Picks - October 21

Bowling Green vs. Akron Prediction, Odds, Picks - October 21

Updated Oct. 21, 2023 9:05 a.m. ET
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Oddsmakers give the Bowling Green Falcons (3-4) the edge when they host the Akron Zips (1-6) on Saturday, October 21, 2023 in a matchup between MAC rivals at Doyt L. Perry Stadium. Bowling Green is favored by 7.5 points. The contest has an over/under of 37.5 points.

In their most recent action, the Falcons won against the Buffalo Bulls, 24-14. Last time out, the Zips fell to the Central Michigan Chippewas, with 17-10 being the final score.

Bowling Green vs. Akron Game Information & Odds

  • When: Saturday, October 21, 2023 at 2:00 PM ET
  • Location: Doyt L. Perry Stadium in Bowling Green, Ohio
  • TV: ESPN+
  • Live boxscore on FOX Sports
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Bowling Green vs Akron Betting Information updated as of October 21, 2023, 8:45 AM ET.
Favorite Spread (Odds) Favorite Moneyline Underdog Moneyline Total Over Moneyline Under Moneyline
Bowling Green -7.5 (-110) -304 +243 37.5 -109 -111

Bowling Green vs. Akron Prediction

  • Pick ATS: Bowling Green (-7.5)
  • Pick OU: Over (37.5)
  • Prediction: Bowling Green 33, Akron 11

Learn more about the Bowling Green Falcons vs. the Akron Zips game on FOX Sports!

Bowling Green vs. Akron Betting Insights

  • Per the spread and over/under, the implied score for the game is Falcons 22, Zips 15.
  • The Falcons have a 75.2% chance to collect the win in this contest based on the moneyline's implied probability. The Zips hold a 29.2% implied probability.
  • Bowling Green has put together a 3-3-0 ATS record so far this year.
  • Akron has covered three times in six chances against the spread this season.

Bowling Green vs. Akron: Head-to-Head

  • In their past two matchups, Akron holds a split 1-1 record against Bowling Green.
  • In those games versus Bowling Green, the Zips have covered two times while outscoring the point total both times.
  • In their last two head-to-head matchups, Akron has compiled 63 points versus Bowling Green, while surrendering only 51 points.

Bowling Green vs. Akron: 2023 Stats Comparison

Bowling Green Akron
Off. Points per Game (Rank) 19.6 (111) 15.6 (128)
Def. Points per Game (Rank) 26.6 (88) 27.7 (98)
Turnovers Allowed (Rank) 16 (131) 14 (124)
Turnovers Forced (Rank) 16 (4) 10 (47)

Bowling Green 2023 Key Players

Name Position Stats
Terion Stewart RB 539 YDS / 4 TD / 77.0 YPG / 5.9 YPC
Taron Keith RB 118 YDS / 1 TD / 16.9 YPG / 6.2 YPC
21 REC / 196 REC YDS / 1 REC TD / 28.0 REC YPG
Connor Bazelak QB 821 YDS (57.7%) / 4 TD / 6 INT
-33 RUSH YDS / 1 RUSH TD / -4.7 RUSH YPG
Odieu Hiliare WR 21 REC / 226 YDS / 2 TD / 32.3 YPG
Darren Anders LB 39 TKL / 4.0 TFL / 2.0 SACK
Davon Ferguson CB 31 TKL / 4.0 TFL / 1.0 SACK / 2 INT
Joseph Sipp Jr. LB 50 TKL / 1.0 TFL
Jalen Huskey CB 30 TKL / 0.0 TFL / 3 INT / 3 PD

Akron 2023 Key Players

Name Position Stats
DJ Iron QB 718 YDS (66.2%) / 3 TD / 3 INT
215 RUSH YDS / 2 RUSH TD / 30.7 RUSH YPG
Lorenzo Lingard RB 332 YDS / 1 TD / 47.4 YPG / 5.0 YPC
19 REC / 195 REC YDS / 1 REC TD / 27.9 REC YPG
Alex Adams WR 21 REC / 181 YDS / 2 TD / 25.9 YPG
Tahj Bullock QB 191 YDS (48.1%) / 1 TD / 3 INT
97 RUSH YDS / 2 RUSH TD / 13.9 RUSH YPG
CJ Nunnally DL 23 TKL / 7.0 TFL / 5.0 SACK
Bryan McCoy LB 33 TKL / 2.0 TFL / 1.0 SACK
Kerry Martin Jr. DB 17 TKL / 1.0 TFL / 1.0 SACK / 2 INT
Corey Thomas Jr. OLB 18 TKL / 2.0 TFL
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