Akron vs Ohio Prediction, Odds & Best Prop Bets – NCAAF, Week 6

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The Akron Zips (1-6) visit Frank Solich Field at Peden Stadium to take on the Ohio Bobcats (4-3) on Oct. 8. Kickoff is scheduled for 2:00pm EDT in Athens.

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The Over/Under for Akron vs. Ohio is total points.

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Akron vs. Ohio Odds, Spread, Over/Under for Week 6

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Akron vs Ohio Prediction for Week 6

Based on recent trends, the winning team model predicts Ohio will win this game with 66.9% confidence.

Akron vs Ohio Spread Prediction for Week 6

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts Ohio will cover the spread with 50.3% confidence.

Both predictions factor in up-to-date player injuries for both Akron and Ohio, plus offensive & defensive matchups, recent games and key player performances this season.


Akron Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Akron has gone against the spread this college football season ( Units / ROI).

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Ohio Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Ohio has gone against the spread this college football season ( Units / ROI).

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Akron: Keys to the Game vs. Ohio

Akron is winless (0-2) when in a one score game since the 2020 season– tied for worst in FBS; Average: .492

Akron is winless (0-9) when having a turnover margin within one of the opposing team — tied for worst in FBS; Average: .497

Akron is winless (0-12) when having a turnover margin within one of the opposing team since the 2020 season– tied for worst in FBS; Average: .497

Akron is 1-13 (.071) when allowing 100 or more rushing yards — 4th-worst in FBS; Average: .397

Matchup Notes for Akron vs. Ohio

Akron’s backfield has 26 receptions in 4 games (6.5 per game) this season — fourth-best among FBS backfields. Ohio’s defense has allowed 27.6 receptions per game this season — second-worst among FBS defenses.

Akron’s backfield has 26 receptions in 4 games (6.5 per game) this season — fourth-best among FBS backfields. Ohio’s defense has allowed 27.6 receptions per game this season — second-worst among NonP5 defenses.

Akron Offensive Stats & Trends

Akron QBs have fumbled 5 times in the Red Zone since last season– tied for most among FBS Teams

Akron have been sacked on 17% of pass attempts (84/502) since last season– 2nd worst among FBS Offenses; Average: 7%

Akron have been sacked 84 times since last season– most among FBS Offenses

Akron RBs have averaged 55.8 rushing yards per game (223/4) this season– 2nd worst among FBS Teams; Average: 133.4

Akron have been sacked on 16% of pass attempts (24/147) in the 4th quarter since last season– 4th worst among FBS Offenses; Average: 7%

Ohio Offensive Stats & Trends

Ohio WRs have 15 receptions in the Red Zone this season– tied for 2nd most among FBS Teams

Ohio QBs have fumbled 7 times in the 4th quarter since last season– 2nd most among FBS Teams

Ohio QBs have 23 completions for 20 or more yards this season– tied for 3rd most among FBS Teams

Ohio QBs have fumbled 5 times in close and late situations since last season– tied for most among FBS Teams

Ohio Skill Players have 24 receptions for 20 or more yards this season– tied for 2nd most among FBS Teams

Akron Zips Defensive Stats & Trends

Akron has allowed passes of 40+ yards on 8 of 122 attempts (7%) this season– 4th worst among Non-Power 5 Teams; Average: 3%

Akron has allowed passes of 40+ yards on 8 of 122 attempts (7%) this season– 4th worst in FBS; Average: 2%

Akron has tackled opponents for a loss on just 55 of 649 rushing attempts (9% TFL%) since last season– worst among Non-Power 5 Teams; Average: 16%.

Akron has allowed rushes of 10 or more yards on 137 of 649 carries (21%) since last season– worst in FBS; Average: 13%

Akron has allowed 13 rushing TDs in the Red Zone this season– most in FBS

Ohio Bobcats Defensive Stats & Trends

Ohio has no interceptions (198 pass attempts) this season– tied for worst in FBS; Average: 36.0

Ohio has allowed 18 TD passes this season– most in FBS

Ohio has allowed 26 receptions for 20+ yards this season– fewest among Non-Power 5 Teams

Ohio has intercepted 6 of 580 attempts (96.7 pass attempts per int.) since last season– 2nd worst in FBS; Average: 37.3

Ohio has no interceptions (198 pass attempts) this season– tied for worst among Non-Power 5 Teams; Average: 35.4


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