In a clash of MAC teams, the Eastern Michigan Eagles (5-2) will face off against the Akron Zips (1-6) in a matchup on Saturday, October 26, 2024 at InfoCision Stadium-Summa Field. The line forecasts must-see action, with Eastern Michigan favored by 2 points. The over/under in this contest is 50.5 points.
Eastern Michigan vs. Akron Favorite, Moneyline, Total
Spread favorite: Eagles (-2)
Moneyline: Eagles (-130), Zips (+110)
Total: 50.5 points
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How to Watch Eastern Michigan vs. Akron
When: Saturday, October 26, 2024 at 3:30 p.m. ET
Location: InfoCision Stadium-Summa Field in Akron, Ohio
TV: ESPN+
Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
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Eastern Michigan 2024 Stats & Rankings
Stat |
Average (Total) |
Rank |
Pass yards |
227.4 (1592) |
70 |
Rush yards |
147 (1029) |
80 |
Points scored |
30.6 (214) |
54 |
Pass yards against |
225.7 (1580) |
85 |
Rush yards against |
150.4 (1053) |
76 |
Points allowed |
26.1 (183) |
81 |
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Eastern Michigan 2024 Betting Info
The Eagles have compiled a 6-1-0 record against the spread this season.
Eastern Michigan is 3-0 against the spread when favored by 2 points or more this season.
So far this season, four out of the Eagles’ seven games have gone over the point total.
The average total the Eagles have had set in matchups this year is 0.9 fewer points than this outing’s point total.
The Eagles are 2-1 against the spread in their last three games, and have a 2-1 straight-up record in those contests.
The final combined score of the past three Akron games went over the set total once.
The last three Zips games averaged 48.2 total points, 2.3 fewer points than this matchup’s over/under.
Eastern Michigan Home/Away Splits (2024)
|
Overall |
Home |
Away |
Point Total AVG |
49.6 |
50.0 |
49.0 |
Implied Total AVG |
30.3 |
29.5 |
31.3 |
ATS Record |
6-1-0 |
3-1-0 |
3-0-0 |
Over/Under Record |
4-3-0 |
3-1-0 |
1-2-0 |
Moneyline Favorite Record |
3-0 |
2-0 |
1-0 |
Moneyline Underdog Record |
2-2 |
1-1 |
1-1 |
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Eastern Michigan’s Offense vs. Akron’s Defense (2024)
Eastern Michigan’s 53rd-ranked scoring offense averages 30.6 points per game. Akron has the 127th-ranked scoring defense (37.4 ppg).
The Eagles’ offense averages 0.4 points per play (57th in the FBS) compared to the 0.6 per play the Zips’ defense allows (126th in college football).
Akron allows a score on 100% of its opponents’ red-zone appearances (133rd in college football), while Eastern Michigan’s offensive red-zone percentage is 80% (84th).
Akron 2024 Stats & Rankings
Stat |
Average (Total) |
Rank |
Pass yards |
225.4 (1578) |
73 |
Rush yards |
68 (476) |
133 |
Points scored |
16.4 (115) |
129 |
Pass yards against |
223.1 (1562) |
78 |
Rush yards against |
194.6 (1362) |
119 |
Points allowed |
37.4 (262) |
127 |
Akron 2024 Betting Info
The Zips have two wins against the spread this year.
In games this season as favorites of at least 2 points, Eastern Michigan has a 3-0 record against the spread.
Out of six Zips games so far this year, four have hit the over.
The average point total for Eagles games this season is 0.9 fewer points than the over/under of 50.5 in this matchup.
The Eagles are 2-1 against the spread and 2-1 overall over their past three contests.
Akron and its opponents have combined to hit the over one time in those games.
The Zips’ last three games have ended with an average of 48.2 points scored. That’s 2.3 fewer points than this contest’s over/under.
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Akron Home/Away Splits (2024)
|
Overall |
Home |
Away |
Point Total AVG |
48.8 |
48.8 |
48.8 |
Implied Total AVG |
34.7 |
32.0 |
36.0 |
ATS Record |
2-4-0 |
1-1-0 |
1-3-0 |
Over/Under Record |
4-2-0 |
1-1-0 |
3-1-0 |
Moneyline Favorite Record |
1-0 |
1-0 |
0-0 |
Moneyline Underdog Record |
0-4 |
0-1 |
0-3 |
Akron’s Offense vs. Eastern Michigan’s Defense (2024)
The Zips have the No. 131 offense in the FBS in converting their red zone opportunities (64.7%), and will be up against the Eagles 11th-ranked defense in that category (70%).
The Zips are 122nd in the FBS in third-down percentage (31.2%), and will be up against the 41st-ranked Eagles third down defense (34.6%).
Eastern Michigan vs. Akron Prediction and Pick
Our prediction for Eastern Michigan vs. Akron sees the Eagles (-130 on the moneyline) as the pick to win. For the total, we recommend betting on the over at 50.5 points.