Central Michigan vs Akron Prediction, Odds & Best Prop Bets – NCAAF, Week 7

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The Central Michigan Chippewas (2-5) visit InfoCision Stadium-Summa Field to take on the Akron Zips (1-6) on Oct. 15. Kickoff is scheduled for 12:00pm EDT in Akron.

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The Over/Under for Central Michigan vs. Akron is total points.

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Central Michigan vs. Akron Odds, Spread, Over/Under for Week 7

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Central Michigan vs Akron Prediction for Week 7

Based on recent trends, the winning team model predicts Central Michigan will win this game with 71.9% confidence.

Central Michigan vs Akron Spread Prediction for Week 7

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts Central Michigan will cover the spread with 58.1% confidence.

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


Central Michigan Against the Spread (ATS) Record

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

  • Central Michigan is when betting on the Moneyline for Units / ROI
  • Central Michigan is when betting the Over for Units / ROI
  • Central Michigan is when betting the Under for Units / ROI

Akron Against the Spread (ATS) Record

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

  • Akron is when betting on the Moneyline for Units / ROI
  • Akron is when betting the Over for Units / ROI
  • Akron is when betting the Under for Units / ROI

Akron: Keys to the Game vs. Central Michigan

Akron is winless (0-2) when in a one score game since the 2020 season– tied for worst in FBS; Average: .493

Akron is 1-14 (.067) when allowing 100 or more rushing yards — 3rd-worst in FBS; Average: .397

Akron is winless (0-14) when allowing 22 or more points — tied for worst in FBS; Average: .281

Akron is winless (0-16) when not forcing a fumble since the 2020 season– tied for worst in FBS; Average: .443

Central Michigan Offensive Stats & Trends

Central Michigan Skill Players have caught 5 touchdown passes in the 4th quarter this season– tied for most among FBS Teams

Central Michigan TEs have picked up first downs on 7 receptions in the 4th quarter this season– most among FBS Teams

Central Michigan TEs have 138 receiving yards in close and late situations this season– most among FBS Teams

Central Michigan TEs have been targeted 15 times in the 4th quarter this season– 2nd most among FBS Teams

Central Michigan Skill Players have 5 receptions for 20 or more yards in close and late situations this season– tied for 3rd most among FBS Teams

Akron Offensive Stats & Trends

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

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 Non-Power 5 Offenses; Average: 7%

Akron have been sacked on 14% of pass attempts (21/151) this season– 2nd worst among Non-Power 5 Offenses; Average: 7%

Akron RBs have averaged 3.5 yards from scrimmage per touch (336 yards / 95 touches) this season– tied for 2nd worst among FBS Teams; Average: 5.4

Central Michigan Chippewas Defensive Stats & Trends

Central Michigan has intercepted 7 of 564 attempts (80.6 pass attempts per int.) since last season– 4th worst among Non-Power 5 Teams; Average: 38.2

Central Michigan has intercepted 7 of 564 attempts (80.6 pass attempts per int.) since last season– 4th worst in FBS; Average: 37.3

Central Michigan has tackled opponents for a loss on 37 of 158 rushing attempts (23% TFL%) this season– 4th best among Non-Power 5 Teams; Average: 15%.

Central Michigan has tackled opponents for a loss on 135 of 623 rushing attempts (22% TFL%) since last season– 4th best in FBS; Average: 16%.

Central Michigan has tackled opponents for a loss on 135 of 623 rushing attempts (22% TFL%) since last season– 2nd best among Non-Power 5 Teams; Average: 16%.

Akron Zips Defensive Stats & Trends

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

Akron has allowed first downs on 33% of rush attempts on 3rd and long since last season– 2nd worst in FBS; Average: 15%

Akron has tackled opponents for a loss on just 55 of 649 rushing attempts (9% TFL%) since last season– worst in FBS; Average: 16%.


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