The Miami (OH) RedHawks and Akron Zips meet Saturday in college football action at InfoCision Stadium. Here’s a Akron vs Miami (OH) Prediction. This article will include a Akron vs Miami (OH) Pick.
Miami (OH) RedHawks Betting Preview
The Miami (OH) RedHawks beat Lindenwood and Northern Illinois, and they play Eastern Michigan next. The Miami (OH) RedHawks have split their last 8 games. Dequan Finn is completing 55.7 percent of his passes for 635 yards, 3 touchdowns, and 4 interceptions. Kam Perry and Keith Reynolds have combined for 596 receiving yards and 3 touchdowns, while Kenny Tracy has 11 receptions.
The Miami (OH) RedHawks ground game is averaging 148.6 yards per contest, and Kenny Tracy leads the way with 272 yards and 1 touchdown. Defensively, Miami (OH) is allowing 3.4 points and 331 yards per game. Eli Blakey leads the Miami (OH) RedHawks with 44 tackles, Adam Trick has 4 sacks and Silas Walters has 2 interceptions.
Akron Zips Betting Preview
The Akron Zips lost to Toledo, beat Central Michigan, and they play Ball State next. The Akron Zips have split their last 8 games. Ben Finley is completing 50 percent of his passes for 946 yards, 7 touchdowns, and 3 interceptions. Kyan Mason and Israel Polk have combined for 459 receiving yards and 4 touchdowns, while Myles Walker has 17 receptions.
The Akron Zips ground game is averaging 142.3 yards per contest, and Jordan Gant leads the way with 476 yards and 3 touchdowns. Defensively, Akron is allowing 30.6 points and 454 yards per game. Shammond Cooper leads the Akron Zips with 39 tackles, Bruno Dall has 3 sacks and Markus Boswell has 1 interception.
Why the Akron Zips will win
- The home team has won each of Akron’s last five games.
- Akron has covered the spread in each of its last four home games against teams from Ohio.
- Akron has won the first half in three of its last four games against conference opponents.
Why the Miami (OH) RedHawks will win
- Miami (OH) has won each of its last 13 games as a favorite in Ohio.
- Akron has lost 14 of its last 15 games as an underdog against teams from Ohio.
- Miami (OH) has covered the spread in each of its last seven October games as a favorite.
- Miami (OH) has won the first half in 12 of its last 15 games against conference opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Each of Miami (OH)’s last six games in October have gone OVER the total points line.
- Seven of Akron’s last eight games as a home underdog against teams from Ohio have gone UNDER the total points line.
Akron Zips Player Prop Facts
- Heading into Week 7, Brandon Hills ranks 5th amongst FBS players for kick return yards (330) this season.
Miami (OH) RedHawks Player Prop Facts
- Heading into Week 7, Kamryn Perry ranks 1st amongst qualified players for Yards Per Reception (28.5) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- Akron ranks 133rd among FBS teams for H2 points per game this season (5.8).
- Akron ranks 132nd among FBS teams for Q4 points per game this season (2.3).
- Miami (OH) ranks 133rd among FBS teams for Q4 points per game this season (2.0).
- Miami (OH) ranks 130th among FBS teams for 3rd down conversion percentage this season (28.6).
Akron vs Miami (OH) Prediction
Thick line for a road team that hasn’t shown much this season, but the Miami (OH) RedHawks have shown promise defensively, and they’re battle tested. Akron is a bad team on both sides of the ball, and it’s why this line is what it is. Akron can’t string together anything offensively, and the defense is awful. Even a team like Miami (OH) should have success and snag a third straight victory. This has more to do with how bad Akron is than anything else. I’ll lay the chalk with Miami (OH).