In this article, we will formulate a Central Michigan vs Akron Prediction for this College Football Week 6 game on Saturday, October 4th at the InfoCision Stadium. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Football matchup.
Akron Preview
Akron has a 1-4 record this season and are sitting on the 12th place of the MAC. They are 2-3 ATS, 3-2 in Over/Under and have a 1-1 home record and 0-3 away record. The Zips are coming off a 3-45 road loss in Toledo and are playing Miami (OH) and Ball State next.
Offensively, the Zips average 16.4 points per game, which ranks 127th in the nation. Defensively, they allow 32.2 points per game, which is 123rd. Akron averages 300.6 total yards per game, with 138.4 rushing yards and 162.2 passing yards per game. They allow 470 total yards per game, with 182 rushing and 288 passing yards per game.
Ben Finley leads the Zips with 694 passing yards and 47.0% completed passes. Jordan Gant leads the team in rushing yards, with 300, while Israel Polk has a team-high 11 caught passes for 179 receiving yards, and has 2 touchdowns. Defensively, Shammond Cooper has a team-high 33 total tackles, 15 of them solo. Bruno Dall leads the Zips in sacks, with 3, while Malcom DeWalt IV has one interception.
Central Michigan Preview
Central Michigan has a 3-2 record this season and are sitting on the 1st place of the MAC. They are 3-2 ATS, 3-2 in Over/Under and have a 2-0 home record and 1-2 away record. The Chippewas are coming off a 24-13 home win against Eastern Michigan and are playing Bowling Green and Massachusetts next.
Offensively, the Chippewas average 21.8 points per game, which ranks 103rd in the nation. Defensively, they allow 29.0 points per game, which is 108th. Central Michigan averages 330 total yards per game, with 177 rushing yards and 153 passing yards per game. They allow 374.8 total yards per game, with 155 rushing and 219.8 passing yards per game.
Joey Labas leads the Chippewas with 560 passing yards and 74.2% completed passes. Angel Flores leads the team in rushing yards, with 289, while Tommy McIntosh has a team-high 9 caught passes for 183 receiving yards, and has one touchdown. Defensively, Jordan Kwiatkowski has a team-high 28 total tackles, 14 of them solo. Michael Heldman leads the Chippewas in sacks, with 4.5, while Brenden Deasfernandes has 2 interceptions.
Central Michigan Chippewas @ Akron Zips Betting Trends: Week 6
Why the Akron Zips will win
- Central Michigan has lost each of its last nine road games against conference opponents.
- The home team has won seven of Central Michigan’s last eight games.
- Central Michigan has failed to cover the spread in each of its last nine road games in October.
- The home team has covered the spread in each of Central Michigan’s last four games.
- Central Michigan has lost the first half in each of its last nine road games against conference opponents.
- Akron has won the first quarter in three of its last four home games against conference opponents.
Why the Central Michigan Chippewas will win
- Akron has lost 12 of its last 13 games in October.
- Central Michigan has won each of its last three games against Akron.
- Central Michigan has covered the spread in five of its last six games against non-AP-ranked teams.
- Akron has failed to cover the spread in three of its last four games as an underdog.
- Akron has lost the first half in 19 of its last 25 home games against conference opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Each of Akron’s last six games as an underdog in Ohio have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Each of Central Michigan’s last five October games as a road favorite have gone UNDER the total points line.
Akron Zips Player Prop Facts
- Heading into Week 6, Brandon Hills ranks 7th amongst FBS players for kick return yards (270) this season.
Central Michigan Chippewas Player Prop Facts
- Heading into Week 6, Nahree Biggins ranks T1st amongst qualified players for catch rate (100.0%) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- Akron has suffered the equal-most road losses by a margin of 30+ points of any FBS team this season (2).
- Akron has suffered the equal-most road losses by a margin of 35+ points of any FBS team this season (2).
- Central Michigan ranks T133rd among FBS teams for Q4 points per game this season (1.2).
- Central Michigan ranks 132nd among FBS teams for H2 points per game this season (5.4).
Central Michigan vs Akron Prediction
In their previous meeting back in 2023, Central Michigan won 17-10 at home. The Chippewas are 9-1 in their last 10 meetings against the Zips, and under is 6-1 in their last 7 meetings.
In this Central Michigan vs Akron Prediction, Central Michigan is coming as -8.5-point road favorites, with the total set at 45.5 points. Akron has been terrible this season, with just one win in their five games played, while on the other hand, Central Michigan is coming off back-to-back wins, where they covered the spread in both. The Zips have been losing by an average of 15.8 points per game this season, and have been dominated by the Chippewas historically. Take Central Michigan and lay the -8.5 points on the road.