- The E Michigan is a -3 point favorite vs. Akron
- The Eastern Michigan vs. Akron Total (Over/Under): 52.5 points
- TV Channel: ESPN+
The Eastern Michigan Eagles (5-2) visit InfoCision Stadium-Summa Field to take on the Akron Zips (1-6) on Oct. 26 in Akron, OH. Kickoff is scheduled for 3:30pm EDT.
E Michigan is a betting favorite in Week 9, with the spread sitting at -3 (-110).
The Eastern Michigan vs. Akron Over/Under is 52.5 total points.
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Eastern Michigan vs. Akron Odds, Spread, Over/Under:
| Spread | Total (O/U) | Moneyline | |
| Eastern Michigan | -3 -110 | 52.5 -115 | -160 |
| Akron | +3 -110 | 52.5 -105 | +135 |
Eastern Michigan vs Akron Prediction:
The winning team model predicts Eastern Michigan will win this game with 58.5% confidence, based on game simulations, offensive & defensive matchups and recent game results.
This winning team prediction factors in up-to-date player injuries for both E Michigan and Akron, key player performances this season and recent team trends.
Eastern Michigan vs Akron Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts Akron will cover the spread with 67.6% 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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Eastern Michigan Best Bets & Trends for ATS, Moneyline & Totals
- Eastern Michigan has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 10 of their last 12 games (+7.80 Units / 58% ROI)
- Eastern Michigan has hit the 1Q Moneyline in 4 of their last 8 games (+4.70 Units / 51% ROI)
- Eastern Michigan has hit the Game Total Over in 8 of their last 12 games (+3.60 Units / 27% ROI)
- Eastern Michigan has hit the Moneyline in 7 of their last 12 games (+3.25 Units / 6% ROI)
- Eastern Michigan have covered the Spread in 7 of their last 12 games (+2.60 Units / 20% ROI)
Akron Best Bets & Trends for ATS, Moneyline & Totals
- Akron has hit the 1Q Game Total Under in 6 of their last 9 games (+3.45 Units / 32% ROI)
- Akron has hit the Game Total Over in 7 of their last 11 games (+2.60 Units / 21% ROI)
- Akron has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 7 of their last 11 games (+2.60 Units / 21% ROI)
- Akron has hit the 1H Moneyline in 2 of their last 4 games at home (+2.30 Units / 24% ROI)
- Akron have covered the 1Q Spread in 5 of their last 9 games (+1.65 Units / 16% ROI)
Eastern Michigan Against the Spread (ATS) Record
E Michigan is 6-1 against the spread this college football season (+4.9 Units / 64.05% ROI).
- Eastern Michigan is 5-2 when betting on the Moneyline for +3.4 Units / 6.63% ROI
- Eastern Michigan is 4-3 when betting the Over for +0.7 Units / 9.09% ROI
- Eastern Michigan is 3-4 when betting the Under for -1.4 Units / -18.18% ROI
Akron Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Akron is 2-5 against the spread this college football season (-3.5 Units / -45.45% ROI).
- Akron is 1-6 when betting on the Moneyline for -5 Units / -41.67% ROI
- Akron is 5-2 when betting the Over for +2.8 Units / 36.36% ROI
- Akron is 2-5 when betting the Under for -3.5 Units / -45.45% ROI
Eastern Michigan: Keys to the Game vs. Akron
Eastern Michigan is 8-2 (.800) when allowing less than 3 sacks since the 2023 season– T-6th-best among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: .573
Eastern Michigan is 2-7 (.222) when throwing at least 1 interception since the 2023 season– T-28th-worst in FBS; Average: .389
Eastern Michigan is 8-2 (.800) when allowing less than 3 sacks since the 2023 season– T-28th-best in FBS; Average: .644
Eastern Michigan is 10-7 (.588) when the opposing team rushes more than 30 times since the 2023 season– T-32nd-best in FBS; Average: .449
Akron: Keys to the Game vs. Eastern Michigan
Akron is 1-13 (.067) when the opposing team commits less than 60 yards in penalties since the 2023 season– 2nd-worst in FBS; Average: .541
Akron is 1-15 (.059) when allowing 10 or more rushes of four or more yards since the 2023 season– 3rd-worst in FBS; Average: .485
Akron is 2-11 (.143) when having a turnover margin within one of the opposing team since the 2023 season– 3rd-worst in FBS; Average: .540
Akron is 1-10 (.091) when not forcing a fumble since the 2023 season– 4th-worst in FBS; Average: .478
Matchup Notes for Eastern Michigan vs. Akron
Akron’s offense has thrown for 20 or more yards on just 7.8% of 245 attempts this season — T-22nd-worst among FBS offenses. Eastern Michigan’s defense allowed 20+ yards on 15.0% of attempts this season — 4th-best among NonP5 defenses.
Akron’s WRs has averaged just 10.8 yards after the catch since the 2023 season — T-3rd-worst among FBS WRs. Eastern Michigan’s defense has allowed 12.7 RAC since the 2023 season — T-21st-worst among FBS defenses.
Akron has averaged just 9.7 yards after the catch since the 2023 season — 3rd-worst among FBS skill players. Eastern Michigan’s defense has allowed 12.7 RAC since the 2023 season — T-21st-worst among FBS defenses.
Eastern Michigan’s QBs has thrown for 3,518 passing yards in 20 games (just 175.9 YPG) since the 2023 season — T-14th-worst among FBS teams. Akron’s defense has allowed just 199.7 passing yards per game since the 2023 season — 32nd-best among FBS defenses.
Eastern Michigan’s offense has thrown for 20 or more yards on just 8.2% of 231 attempts this season — T-27th-worst among FBS offenses. Akron’s defense allowed 20+ yards on 11.9% of attempts this season — T-31st-best among FBS defenses.
Eastern Michigan’s offense has thrown for 3,568 passing yards in 20 games (just 178.4 YPG) since the 2023 season — 15th-worst among FBS offenses. Akron’s defense has allowed just 199.7 passing yards per game since the 2023 season — 32nd-best among FBS defenses.
Eastern Michigan Offensive Stats & Trends
Eastern Michigan’s QBs has thrown for 3,518 passing yards in 20 games (just 175.9 YPG) since the 2023 season — T-14th-worst among FBS teams. Akron’s defense has allowed just 199.7 passing yards per game since the 2023 season — 32nd-best among FBS defenses.
Eastern Michigan’s offense has thrown for 20 or more yards on just 8.2% of 231 attempts this season — T-27th-worst among FBS offenses. Akron’s defense allowed 20+ yards on 11.9% of attempts this season — T-31st-best among FBS defenses.
Eastern Michigan’s offense has thrown for 3,568 passing yards in 20 games (just 178.4 YPG) since the 2023 season — 15th-worst among FBS offenses. Akron’s defense has allowed just 199.7 passing yards per game since the 2023 season — 32nd-best among FBS defenses.
Eastern Michigan’s WRs have just 127.7 receiving yards per game since the 2023 season — 19th-worst among FBS WRs. Akron’s defense has allowed just 199.7 receiving yards per game since the 2023 season — 32nd-best among FBS defenses.
Eastern Michigan’s WRs have just 127.7 receiving yards per game since the 2023 season — 19th-worst among FBS WRs. Akron’s defense has allowed just 141.1 receiving yards per game to WRs since the 2023 season — 21st-best among FBS defenses.
Akron Offensive Stats & Trends
Akron’s offense has thrown for 20 or more yards on just 7.8% of 245 attempts this season — T-22nd-worst among FBS offenses. Eastern Michigan’s defense allowed 20+ yards on 15.0% of attempts this season — 4th-best among NonP5 defenses.
Akron WRs have averaged a touchdown every 27.0 receptions (243 Rec/9 TDs) since the 2023 season– 2nd-worst Receptions Per TD among FBS Teams; Average: 10.9
Akron’s WRs has averaged just 10.8 yards after the catch since the 2023 season — T-3rd-worst among FBS WRs. Eastern Michigan’s defense has allowed 12.7 RAC since the 2023 season — T-21st-worst among FBS defenses.
Akron has averaged just 9.7 yards after the catch since the 2023 season — 3rd-worst among FBS skill players. Eastern Michigan’s defense has allowed 12.7 RAC since the 2023 season — T-21st-worst among FBS defenses.
Akron’s offense has thrown for 20 or more yards on just 7.8% of 245 attempts this season — T-22nd-worst among FBS offenses. Eastern Michigan’s defense allowed 20+ yards on 15.0% of attempts this season — 7th-best among FBS defenses.
Eastern Michigan Eagles Defensive Stats & Trends
Eastern Michigan has allowed 7.0 touchdowns per interception (14 TDs allowed, and 2 INT) this season– T-6th-worst in FBS; Average: 1.7
Eastern Michigan has sacked opposing QBs on 12% of pass attempts (20/173) this season– 4th-best among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: 6%
Eastern Michigan has tackled opponents for a loss on just 12 of 126 rushing attempts (10% TFL%) in the Red Zone since the 2023 season– 7th-worst in FBS; Average: 15%.
Eastern Michigan has sacked opposing QBs on 12% of pass attempts (20/173) this season– 7th-best in FBS; Average: 7%
Eastern Michigan has allowed 14.0 yards per completion (1,580 yards/113 completions) this season– 11th-worst in FBS; Average: 11.7
Akron Zips Defensive Stats & Trends
Akron has allowed a Completion Pct of 92% (12 completions/13 attempts) in the Red Zone this season– worst in FBS; Average: 53%
Akron has allowed 7.0 touchdowns per interception (14 TDs allowed, and 2 INT) this season– T-6th-worst in FBS; Average: 1.7
Akron has allowed a Completion Pct of 92% (12 completions/13 attempts) in the Red Zone this season– worst among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: 54%
Akron has allowed opponents to catch 12 of 13 passes (92% Reception Pct) in the Red Zone this season– worst in FBS; Average: 54%
Akron has no interceptions and 19 TD passes allowed in the Red Zone since the 2023 season– T-worst in FBS; Average: 9.8
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