Ohio vs. Akron Prediction, Odds, Picks - September 28, 2024

Updated Sep. 28, 2024 3:09 p.m. ET

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MAC foes square off when the Ohio Bobcats (2-2) host the Akron Zips (1-3) on Saturday, September 28, 2024 at Frank Solich Field at Peden Stadium. Ohio is favored by 8.5 points. An over/under of 46.5 is set in the contest.

In their most recent action, the Bobcats lost versus the Kentucky Wildcats, 41-6. Facing the South Carolina Gamecocks in their last contest, the Zips lost 50-7.

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Ohio vs. Akron Game Information & Odds

When: Saturday, September 28, 2024 at 3:30 p.m. ET
Location: Frank Solich Field at Peden Stadium in Athens, Ohio
TV: ESPN+
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Ohio vs Akron Betting Information updated as of September 28, 2024, 2:47 p.m. ET.
Favorite	Spread (Odds)	Favorite Moneyline	Underdog Moneyline	Total	Over Moneyline	Under Moneyline
Ohio	-8.5 (-108)	-346	+272	46.5	-109	-111

Ohio vs. Akron Prediction

Pick ATS: Akron (+8.5)
Pick OU: Over (46.5)
Prediction: Akron 29, Ohio 28

Predictions are made by the Data Skrive betting model.

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Ohio vs. Akron Betting Insights

Based on the spread and over/under, the implied score for the matchup is Bobcats 28, Zips 19.
The Bobcats have a 77.6% chance to win this meeting per the moneyline's implied probability. The Zips hold a 26.9% implied probability.
Ohio has won two games against the spread this season.
Akron has covered once in three matchups with a spread this season.

Ohio vs. Akron: Head-to-Head

In their last three head-to-head contests, Ohio has taken down Akron three times.
In those games against Akron, the Bobcats have covered two times while outscoring the point total on one occasion.
Akron has been outscored by 49 points in its last three tilts versus Ohio.

Ohio vs. Akron: 2024 Stats Comparison

	Ohio	Akron
Off. Points per Game (Rank)	19 (106)	15.3 (122)
Def. Points per Game (Rank)	26.3 (93)	42.8 (130)
Turnovers Allowed (Rank)	8 (114)	7 (103)
Turnovers Forced (Rank)	3 (96)	4 (74)

Ohio 2024 Key Players

Name	Position	Stats
Anthony Tyus III	RB	391 YDS / 4 TD / 97.8 YPG / 6.9 YPC 5 REC / 41 REC YDS / 1 REC TD / 10.3 REC YPG
Parker Navarro	QB	547 YDS (68.5%) / 2 TD / 4 INT 100 RUSH YDS / 2 RUSH TD / 25 RUSH YPG
Coleman Owen	WR	25 REC / 336 YDS / 0 TD / 84 YPG
Rickey Hunt	RB	138 YDS / 1 TD / 34.5 YPG / 4.2 YPC
Marcel Walker	DL	5 TKL / 0 TFL / 1 SACK / 1 INT
Kadin Schmitz	DL	4 TKL / 2 TFL / 2.5 SACK
Bradley Weaver	DL	6 TKL / 1 TFL / 1.5 SACK
Austin Brawley	DB	12 TKL / 0 TFL

Akron 2024 Key Players

Name	Position	Stats
Ben Finley	QB	659 YDS (55.7%) / 6 TD / 4 INT
Adrian Norton	WR	12 REC / 236 YDS / 3 TD / 59 YPG
Jordon Simmons	RB	179 YDS / 1 TD / 44.8 YPG / 5.8 YPC
Bobby Golden	WR	9 REC / 168 YDS / 1 TD / 42 YPG
CJ Nunnally	DL	9 TKL / 1 TFL / 2 SACK
Darrian Lewis	DB	9 TKL / 0 TFL / 1 INT / 1 PD
Antavious Fish	LB	13 TKL / 1 TFL / 1 SACK
Nathan Kapongo	DL	6 TKL / 1 TFL

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