Central Michigan vs. Akron Prediction: Odds, Picks, Best Bets – October 14, 2023

Matt Rooney

Oct 14, 2023

The Central Michigan Chippewas (3-3) will meet their MAC-rival, the Akron Zips (1-5) in a matchup on Saturday, October 14, 2023 at Kelly/Shorts Stadium. The Chippewas are heavily favored in this contest, with the line posted at 10.5 points. The over/under is set at 44 in the contest.

Central Michigan vs. Akron Favorite, Moneyline, Total

Spread Favorite: Chippewas (-10.5)

Moneyline: Chippewas (-440), Zips (+340)

Total: 44 points

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How to Watch Central Michigan vs. Akron

When: Saturday, October 14, 2023 at 3:30 PM ET

Location: Kelly/Shorts Stadium in Mount Pleasant, Michigan

TV: ESPN+

Chippewas 2023 Stats & Rankings

Stat	Average (Total)	Rank
Pass yards	194.2 (1165)	107
Rush yards	148 (888)	74
Points scored	23.7 (142)	93
Pass yards against	297.7 (1786)	126
Rush yards against	139.5 (837)	69
Points allowed	34 (204)	118

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Central Michigan 2023 Betting Info

The Chippewas have a record of 2-4-0 against the spread this season.

The Chippewas and their opponent have combined to hit the over four out of six times this season.

The average over/under the Chippewas have had in their games this season is 3.8 more points than this particular game’s point total.

The Chippewas have covered the spread once in their last three contests while putting up a 2-1 record straight-up in those games.

The final combined score of the last three Akron games has surpassed the set total twice.

The past three Zips games averaged 3.2 more points (47.2) than this matchup’s point total.

Chippewas Home/Away Splits (2022)

	Overall	Home	Away
Point Total AVG	56.5	55.6	57.5
Implied Total AVG	34.4	34.2	34.7
ATS Record	4-7-1	1-4-1	3-3-0
Over/Under Record	6-6-0	3-3-0	3-3-0
Moneyline Favorite Record	2-4	1-4	1-0
Moneyline Underdog Record	1-4	0-0	1-4

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Central Michigan’s Offense vs. Akron’s Defense (2023)

The Chippewas are successful on 33.7% of their third-down plays (110th in college football). The Zips’ defense gives up third-down conversions at a 35.4% clip (43rd).

Central Michigan averages 194.2 yards through the air per game (107th in the FBS). Akron ranks 48th, giving up 213.7 passing yards.

The Chippewas are 105th in college football, gaining 342.2 yards per game, while the Zips rank 57th in yards allowed (357).

Central Michigan’s offense averages 6.8 yards per pass attempt (92nd in the FBS). Akron’s defense gives up 6.9 yards per passing play (48th in college football).

Zips 2023 Stats & Rankings

Stat	Average (Total)	Rank
Pass yards	190.3 (1142)	112
Rush yards	103 (618)	123
Points scored	16.5 (99)	126
Pass yards against	213.7 (1282)	48
Rush yards against	143.3 (860)	75
Points allowed	29.5 (177)	97

Akron 2023 Betting Info

The Zips have won twice against the spread this season.

The Zips have played two games (out of six) which finished over the total this year.

The average over/under the Chippewas have had set in matchups this season is 3.8 more points than this outing’s point total.

The Chippewas have covered the spread once in their past three contests while putting together a 2-1 record straight-up in those games.

The final combined score of the past three Akron games has exceeded the set total twice.

The last three Zips games averaged 47.2 total points, 3.2 more points than this matchup’s over/under.

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Zips Home/Away Splits (2023)

	Overall	Home	Away
Point Total AVG	48.5	47.2	49.8
Implied Total AVG	31.3	29.3	33.3
ATS Record	2-4-0	0-3-0	2-1-0
Over/Under Record	2-4-0	1-2-0	1-2-0
Moneyline Favorite Record	0-1	0-1	0-0
Moneyline Underdog Record	0-4	0-1	0-3

Akron’s Offense vs. Central Michigan’s Defense (2023)

The Zips’ 103 rushing yards per game is good for 123rd in the FBS. The Chippewas’ defense gives up 139.5 on the ground (69th in college football).

Akron is successful on 28.9% of its third-down plays (128th in college football). Central Michigan’s defense gives up third-down conversions at a 41.8% clip (98th).

Akron averages 3.3 yards per carry (121st in college football) compared to the 4.5 per attempt Central Michigan allows (98th in the FBS).

Central Michigan vs. Akron Prediction and Pick

Our prediction for Central Michigan vs. Akron sees the Chippewas (-440 on the moneyline) as the pick to win. For the over/under, we prefer the over at 44 points.

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Matt Rooney

Matt is from the Chicagoland area and has been working in Chicago sports since 2015 with stops at WGN Radio, the Chicago Blackhawks, Stadium, and NBC Sports Chicago prior to landing at Betsperts. Matt covers just about everything for Betsperts and Bleacher Nation but focuses on the NHL and college football.

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