The Akron Zips and the Ohio Bobcats meet Saturday in college football action from Peden Stadium. Here’s an Ohio vs Akron prediction. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best Ohio vs Akron pick.
Akron Zips Betting Preview
The Zips started out their year with a tough matchup versus Ohio State and got crushed 52-6. Akron followed that up with a 49-17 blowout loss to Rutgers in game two, but finally got their first win 31-20 over Colgate on September 14.
Last weekend versus South Carolina, the Zips gave up points in every quarter (including 21 in the fourth) during a 50-7 blowout loss. QB Ben Finley posted 110 yards with one TD and one pick. Adrian Norton caught four balls for 56 yards and a TD.
Ohio Bobcats Betting Preview
Over on the Bobcats’ side, they lost their opener this year as well, 38-22 versus Syracuse. Ohio was able to get into the win column during their next pair of games, beating South Alabama 37-20 and Morgan State 21-6.
The Bobcats played Kentucky in their fourth game of the season. In that one Ohio gave up double-digit points in each of the final three quarters in a 41-6 blowout loss. Nick Poulos threw for 110 yards and an interception. Duncan Brune led the rush with six carries for 33 yards.
Why the Ohio Bobcats will win
- Akron has lost each of its last 11 road games.
- Ohio has won 13 of its last 14 games at Peden Stadium.
- Akron has failed to cover the spread in each of its last four September games against non-AP-ranked teams.
- Ohio has won the first half in 13 of its last 17 games against conference opponents.
Why the Akron Zips will win
- Ohio has failed to cover the spread in six of its last seven September games as a home favorite.
- Akron has covered the spread in three of its last four road games against Ohio.
Total Points Facts
- Each of Ohio’s last four September games as a favorite against non-AP-ranked teams have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Each of Akron’s last four games have gone OVER the total points line.
Ohio vs Akron Prediction
I’ll lean toward Ohio. Probably staying away, though. The Bobcats are coming off a tough road matchup versus Kentucky, posting 223 total yards (110 passing) 14 first downs and a pair of turnovers. Ohio gave up 488 yards (282 passing) on the other side, along with 25 first downs and 7.2 yards per play.
As for Akron, they had a rough game last weekend as well. The Zips managed just 154 yards (117 passing), nine first downs and 3-of-13 on third-down tries versus South Carolina. Both teams should match up a lot better this weekend, and I think Ohio can power out the cover at home.