- The Miami (OH) RedHawks are a -9.5 point favorite vs. the Akron Zips
- Akron vs. Miami Ohio Total (Over/Under): 46.5 points
- TV Channel: ESPN+
Akron (1-5) visit Fred C. Yager Stadium to take on Miami Ohio (3-3) on Oct. 17 in Oxford, OH. Kickoff is scheduled for 3:30 pm.
The Miami (OH) RedHawks are betting favorites in Week 7, with the spread sitting at -9.5 (-112).
The Akron vs. Miami Ohio Over/Under is 46.5 total points.
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Akron vs. Miami Ohio Odds, Spread, Over/Under:
| Spread | Total (O/U) | Moneyline | |
| Akron | +9.5 -105 | 46.5 -110 | +290 |
| Miami Ohio | -9.5 -112 | 46.5 -108 | -375 |
Akron vs Miami Ohio Prediction:
The winning team model predicts Miami (OH) will win this game with 68.5% confidence, based on game simulations, offensive & defensive matchups and recent game results.
The winning team prediction factors in up-to-date player injuries for both the Akron Zips and the Miami (OH) RedHawks, key player performances this season and recent team trends.
Akron vs Miami Ohio Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts Miami (OH) will cover the spread with 64.0% confidence.
This prediction against the spread factors in ATS performances for both teams, opening and current betting lines plus public and sharp money already wagered on this matchup.
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Akron Best Bets Today
- Akron has hit the 1Q Game Total Under in 5 of their last 6 away games (+3.95 Units / 58% ROI)
- Akron have covered the 1Q Spread in 7 of their last 11 games (+2.70 Units / 20% ROI)
- Akron has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 7 of their last 11 games (+2.20 Units / 17% ROI)
- Akron has hit the Game Total Over in 6 of their last 11 games (+0.48 Units / 4% ROI)
- Akron have covered the Spread in 6 of their last 11 games (+0.45 Units / 4% ROI)
Miami Ohio Best Bets Today
- Miami (OH) has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 10 of their last 14 games (+5.65 Units / 35% ROI)
- Miami (OH) has hit the 1Q Moneyline in 7 of their last 14 games (+3.90 Units / 11% ROI)
- Miami (OH) have covered the 1Q Spread in 9 of their last 14 games (+3.75 Units / 23% ROI)
- Miami (OH) has hit the Game Total Over in 5 of their last 7 games at home (+2.85 Units / 37% ROI)
- Miami (OH) have covered the Spread in 5 of their last 7 games at home (+2.80 Units / 36% ROI)
Akron Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Akron Zips is 3-3 against the spread this college football season (-0.35 Units / -5.26% ROI).
- Akron is 1-5 when betting on the Moneyline for -4 Units / -11.43% ROI
- Akron is 3-3 when betting the Over for -0.32 Units / -4.86% ROI
- Akron is 3-3 when betting the Under for -0.33 Units / -4.99% ROI
Miami Ohio Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Miami (OH) RedHawks is against the spread this college football season ( Units / ROI).
- Miami Ohio is when betting on the Moneyline for Units / ROI
- Miami Ohio is when betting the Over for Units / ROI
- Miami Ohio is when betting the Under for Units / ROI
Akron: Keys to the Game vs. Miami Ohio
Akron is 1-10 (.091) when allowing 200 or more passing yards since the 2024 season– 4th-worst among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: .418
Akron is 5-12 (.294) when allowing 10 or more rushes of four or more yards since the 2024 season– 14th-worst among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: .433
Akron is 4-11 (.267) when the opposing team rushes more than 30 times since the 2024 season– T-27th-worst in FBS; Average: .442
Akron was 2-8 (.200) when allowing 100 or more rushing yards last season– T-25th-worst in FBS; Average: .422
Miami Ohio: Keys to the Game vs. Akron
Miami (OH) was winless (0-4) when allowing 22 or more points last season– T-worst among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: .259
Miami (OH) was 8-2 (.800) when averaging more than 5 yards on first down plays last season– T-13th-best among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: .570
Miami (OH) is 9-2 (.818) when rushing for 120 or more yards since the 2024 season– T-39th-best in FBS; Average: .699
Miami (OH) was 8-1 (.889) when rushing for more than 100 yards last season– 2nd-best among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: .572
Matchup Notes for Akron vs. Miami Ohio
Miami (OH)’s WRs gained 2,349 yards on 152 receptions (15.5 YPR) last season — T-11th-best among FBS WRs. Akron’s defense allowed 13.8 Yards Per Reception to WRs last season — T-24th-worst among FBS defenses.
Miami (OH) gained 2,622 yards on 183 receptions (14.3 YPR) last season — 9th-best among FBS skill players. Akron’s defense allowed 12.9 Yards Per Reception last season — T-15th-worst among FBS defenses.
Miami (OH)’s WRs gained 2,349 yards on 152 receptions (15.5 YPR) last season — T-11th-best among FBS WRs. Akron’s defense allowed 12.9 Yards Per Reception last season — T-15th-worst among FBS defenses.
Akron’s WRs averaged 25.8 targets per game last season — 13th-highest among FBS WRs. Miami (OH)’s defense allowed 13.6 receptions per game to WRs last season — T-29th-worst among FBS defenses.
Akron’s offense threw for 20 or more yards on just 8.2% of 402 attempts last season — 24th-worst among FBS offenses. Miami (OH)’s defense allowed 20+ yards on just 7.8% of attempts last season — T-20th-best among FBS defenses.
Akron’s offense has thrown for 20 or more yards on just 9.1% of 1,006 attempts since the 2024 season — T-27th-worst among FBS offenses. Miami (OH)’s defense allowed 20+ yards on just 7.5% of attempts since the 2024 season — T-5th-best among FBS defenses.
Akron Offensive Stats & Trends
Akron RBs have 5 receptions for 20 or more yards this season– T-2nd-most among FBS Teams
Akron WRs averaged a touchdown every 33.8 receptions (169 Rec/5 TDs) in the 2023 season– 3rd-worst Receptions Per TD among FBS Teams; Average: 10.9
Akron have caught 5 touchdown passes in the 4th quarter this season– T-3rd-most among FBS Offenses
Akron Skill Players averaged a touchdown every 25.7 receptions (257 Rec/10 TDs) in the 2023 season– 6th-worst Receptions Per TD among FBS Teams; Average: 11.5
Akron have averaged just 9.9 yards per completion (1,214 yards/123 completions) this season– T-7th-worst among FBS Offenses; Average: 12.1
Miami Ohio Offensive Stats & Trends
Miami (OH) QBs have 7 completions for 20 or more yards with over 10 yards to go this season– T-4th-most among FBS Teams
Miami (OH) Skill Players have averaged 17.0 yards per reception (2,198 yards/129 catches) on 1st down since the 2024 season– 3rd-best among FBS Teams; Average: 12.3
Miami (OH) have averaged 17.0 yards per reception (2,198 yards/129 catches) on 1st down since the 2024 season– 3rd-best among FBS Offenses; Average: 12.3
Miami (OH)’s WRs gained 2,349 yards on 152 receptions (15.5 YPR) last season — T-11th-best among FBS WRs. Akron’s defense allowed 13.8 Yards Per Reception to WRs last season — T-24th-worst among FBS defenses.
Miami (OH) have averaged 17.0 yards per completion (2,198 yards/129 completions) on 1st down since the 2024 season– 3rd-best among FBS Offenses; Average: 12.3
Akron Defensive Stats & Trends
Akron allowed 8.0 touchdowns per interception (24 TDs allowed, and 3 INT) last season– 3rd-worst in FBS; Average: 1.8
Akron has averaged a sack every 94.0 pass attempts (188 Pass Attempts/2 Sacks) this season– worst in FBS; Average: 14.5
Akron intercepted 3 of 343 attempts (114.3 pass attempts per int.) last season– 3rd-worst among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: 37.9
Akron has averaged a sack every 94.0 pass attempts (188 Pass Attempts/2 Sacks) this season– worst among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: 15.8
Akron intercepted 3 of 343 attempts (114.3 pass attempts per int.) last season– 3rd-worst in FBS; Average: 36.1
Miami Ohio Defensive Stats & Trends
Miami (OH) opponents averaged 46.1 Passing Attempts per TD (461 Pass Attempts/10 Passing TDs) last season– best among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: 19.3
Miami (OH) has one interception and 14 TD passes allowed this season– 3rd-worst in FBS; Average: 1.9
Miami (OH) has intercepted one of 216 attempts this season– 2nd-worst among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: 40.6
Miami (OH) allowed 10 touchdowns on 268 completions (26.8 Completions Per TD) last season– 2nd-best in FBS; Average: 12.5
Miami (OH) has one interception and 14 TD passes allowed this season– 2nd-worst among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: 2.1
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