Ohio vs. Akron - College Football - Predictions, Betting Lines, Odds and Trends

The Ohio Bobcats (2-3) will square off against the Akron Zips (1-4) in a matchup of MAC teams on Saturday, October 8, 2022 at Peden Stadium. The Zips are currently an underdog by 11 points. The over/under is set at 58.5 in the contest.

Ohio vs. Akron Predictions

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Ohio vs. Akron: Last 3 Games

Ohio has one win against the spread, and is 1-2 overall, over its last three contests.
In its past three contests, Ohio has hit the over twice.
The Bobcats total over the last three games is four points more than the 58.5 over/under listed for this matchup.
Over its last three games, Akron has two wins against the spread, and is 1-2 overall.
Akron has gone over the total twice in its past three contests.
The Zips total over the last three games is 1.8 points fewer than the 58.5 over/under given for this matchup.

Ohio vs. Akron Betting Trends

Ohio is 2-3-0 against the spread this season.
The Bobcats have not covered the spread when playing as at least 11-point favorites (0-1).
Ohio’s games have gone over the total four times this season.
Ohio has been the moneyline favorite just one other time so far this season, a game they won.
Ohio has played as a moneyline favorite of -427 or shorter in just one game this season, which it won.
Akron has put together a record of 2-3-0 against the spread this season.
Akron has an ATS record of 1-2 when playing as at least 11-point underdogs.
Akron games have gone over the total twice this year.
Akron has been listed as the underdog four times this season and has failed to win any of those games.
Akron has been at least a +327 moneyline underdog three times this season, but lost all of those games.

Ohio vs. Akron: Over/Under Trends

Ohio and its opponents have combined to outscore Saturday’s over/under of 58.5 points twice this season.
There have been two games featuring Akron this season with more combined scoring than Saturday’s over/under of 58.5.
The point total for the game of 58.5 is 14.5 points more than the combined points per game averages for the Bobcats (28.8 points per game) and the Zips (15.2 points per game).
The 80 points per game these two teams allow to opponents on average this season are 21.5 more than the 58.5 total in this contest.
The over/under for this game, 58.5 points, is the same as the average over/under in Bobcats games this season.
The over/under for this contest is 2.7 points more than the average over/under in Zips’ games this season (55.8 points).

Ohio Players to Watch

Kurtis Rourke has 1,517 passing yards (303.4 ypg) to lead Ohio, completing 68.3% of his passes and tossing 11 touchdown passes and two interceptions this season. He’s also helped out on the ground with 69 rushing yards (13.8 ypg) on 39 carries with two rushing touchdowns.
Sieh Bangura’s team-high 266 rushing yards (53.2 per game) have come on 56 carries, with two touchdowns this year. He’s also tacked on nine catches for 78 yards (15.6 per game).
This season Nolan McCormick has collected 150 yards (30 per game) on 35 attempts, while also catching 15 passes for 120 yards (24 per game) and one touchdown.
Sam Wiglusz’s 296 receiving yards (59.2 yards per game) pace all receivers on the team. He’s collected 29 receptions and three touchdowns.
James Bostic has reeled in 13 passes for 282 yards (56.4 yards per game) and one touchdown this year.
Jacoby Jones’ 14 grabs have netted him 219 yards (43.8 ypg) and two touchdowns.

Akron Players to Watch

DJ Iron has been a dual threat to lead Akron in both passing and rushing. He has 1,130 passing yards (226 ypg), completing 63% of his passes and collecting six touchdown passes and two interceptions this season. He’s rushed for 150 yards (30 ypg) on 65 carries.
Cam Wiley has carried the ball 52 times for a team-high 179 yards (35.8 per game), with two touchdowns this year.
Shocky Jacques-Louis’ team-leading 337 receiving yards (67.4 yards per game) have come on 26 receptions with one touchdown.
Daniel George has grabbed 25 passes for 251 yards (50.2 yards per game) this year.
Alex Adams’ 16 receptions this season have resulted in 207 yards (41.4 ypg) and three touchdowns.