C Michigan vs Akron Prediction, Odds & Best Prop Bets โ€“ NCAAF, Week 6

Akron head coach Joe Moorhead watches action during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Tennessee Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022, in Knoxville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)
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  • C Michigan is a -7.5 point favorite vs. Akron
  • Central Michigan vs. Akron Total (Over/Under): 45.5 points
  • TV Channel: ESPN+

Central Michigan (3-2) visit InfoCision Stadium-Summa Field to take on Akron (1-4) on Oct. 4 in Akron, OH. Kickoff is scheduled for 3:30pm EDT.

C Michigan is a betting favorite in Week 6, with the spread sitting at -7.5 (-115).

The Central Michigan vs. Akron Over/Under is 45.5 total points.

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Central Michigan vs. Akron Odds, Spread, Over/Under:

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Central Michigan-7.5 -11545.5 -110-325
Akron +7.5 -10545.5 -110260

Central Michigan vs Akron Prediction:

The winning team model predicts Central Michigan will win this game with 65.8% 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 C Michigan and Akron, key player performances this season and recent team trends.

Central Michigan vs Akron Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts Central Michigan will cover the spread with 64.5% 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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  • Central Michigan has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 5 of their last 7 away games (+2.75 Units / 35% ROI)
  • Central Michigan has hit the 1Q Game Total Under in 7 of their last 12 games (+2.50 Units / 18% ROI)
  • Central Michigan has hit the Game Total Over in 4 of their last 7 away games (+1.80 Units / 23% ROI)
  • Central Michigan have covered the Spread in 7 of their last 12 games (+1.50 Units / 11% ROI)
  • Central Michigan have covered the 1H Spread in 7 of their last 12 games (+1.30 Units / 9% ROI)
  • Akron has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 9 of their last 12 games (+5.50 Units / 40% ROI)
  • Akron has hit the 1Q Moneyline in 6 of their last 11 games (+4.20 Units / 31% ROI)
  • Akron has hit the 1Q Game Total Under in 4 of their last 5 games at home (+2.95 Units / 50% ROI)
  • Akron have covered the 1H Spread in 4 of their last 6 games at home (+2.85 Units / 42% ROI)
  • Akron have covered the 1Q Spread in 4 of their last 5 games at home (+2.30 Units / 34% ROI)

Central Michigan Against the Spread (ATS) Record

C Michigan is 3-2 against the spread this college football season (+0.8 Units / 14.55% ROI).

  • Central Michigan is 2-2 when betting on the Moneyline for +3.6 Units / 80% ROI
  • Central Michigan is 3-2 when betting the Over for +0.8 Units / 14.55% ROI
  • Central Michigan is 2-3 when betting the Under for -1.3 Units / -23.64% ROI

Akron Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Akron iss 2-3 against the spread this college football season (-1.3 Units / -23.64% ROI).

  • Akron is 1-3 when betting on the Moneyline for -2 Units / -28.99% ROI
  • Akron is 3-2 when betting the Over for +0.8 Units / 14.55% ROI
  • Akron is 2-3 when betting the Under for -1.3 Units / -23.64% ROI

Central Michigan: Keys to the Game vs. Akron

Akron is 1-7 (.125) when not forcing and recovering a fumble since the 2024 season– T-4th-worst in FBS; Average: .488

Akron was 1-8 (.111) when allowing 10 or more rushes of four or more yards last season– T-5th-worst in FBS; Average: .479

Akron was 3-8 (.273) when the opposing team converts 55% or more of its red zone chances into touchdowns last season– T-35th-worst in FBS; Average: .418

Akron was 1-8 (.111) when allowing 10 or more rushes of four or more yards last season– 4th-worst among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: .442

Akron: Keys to the Game vs. Central Michigan

Akron have thrown 0 TDs on 33 pass attempts (one TD every inf Pass Attempts) in the 4th quarter this season– T-2nd-worst among FBS Offenses; Average: 18.3

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 Skill Players have caught just 60 of 125 passes (48% Reception Pct) this season– worst among FBS Teams; Average: 65%

Akron RBs rushed for 3 TDs on 201 carries (67 Carries Per TD) last season– 6th-worst Carries Per TD among FBS Teams; Average: 21.4

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

Matchup Notes for Central Michigan vs. Akron

Akron have thrown 0 TDs on 33 pass attempts (one TD every inf Pass Attempts) in the 4th quarter this season– T-2nd-worst among FBS Offenses; Average: 18.3

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 Skill Players have caught just 60 of 125 passes (48% Reception Pct) this season– worst among FBS Teams; Average: 65%

Akron RBs rushed for 3 TDs on 201 carries (67 Carries Per TD) last season– 6th-worst Carries Per TD among FBS Teams; Average: 21.4

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 is 1-7 (.125) when not forcing and recovering a fumble since the 2024 season– T-4th-worst in FBS; Average: .488

Akron was 1-8 (.111) when allowing 10 or more rushes of four or more yards last season– T-5th-worst in FBS; Average: .479

Akron was 3-8 (.273) when the opposing team converts 55% or more of its red zone chances into touchdowns last season– T-35th-worst in FBS; Average: .418

Akron was 1-8 (.111) when allowing 10 or more rushes of four or more yards last season– 4th-worst among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: .442

Central Michigan Offensive Stats & Trends

Akron is 1-7 (.125) when not forcing and recovering a fumble since the 2024 season– T-4th-worst in FBS; Average: .488

Akron was 1-8 (.111) when allowing 10 or more rushes of four or more yards last season– T-5th-worst in FBS; Average: .479

Akron was 3-8 (.273) when the opposing team converts 55% or more of its red zone chances into touchdowns last season– T-35th-worst in FBS; Average: .418

Akron was 1-8 (.111) when allowing 10 or more rushes of four or more yards last season– 4th-worst among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: .442

Akron Offensive Stats & Trends

Akron have thrown 0 TDs on 33 pass attempts (one TD every inf Pass Attempts) in the 4th quarter this season– T-2nd-worst among FBS Offenses; Average: 18.3

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 Skill Players have caught just 60 of 125 passes (48% Reception Pct) this season– worst among FBS Teams; Average: 65%

Akron RBs rushed for 3 TDs on 201 carries (67 Carries Per TD) last season– 6th-worst Carries Per TD among FBS Teams; Average: 21.4

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

Central Michigan Defensive Stats & Trends

Akron is 1-7 (.125) when not forcing and recovering a fumble since the 2024 season– T-4th-worst in FBS; Average: .488

Akron was 1-8 (.111) when allowing 10 or more rushes of four or more yards last season– T-5th-worst in FBS; Average: .479

Akron was 3-8 (.273) when the opposing team converts 55% or more of its red zone chances into touchdowns last season– T-35th-worst in FBS; Average: .418

Akron was 1-8 (.111) when allowing 10 or more rushes of four or more yards last season– 4th-worst among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: .442

Akron Defensive Stats & Trends

Akron have thrown 0 TDs on 33 pass attempts (one TD every inf Pass Attempts) in the 4th quarter this season– T-2nd-worst among FBS Offenses; Average: 18.3

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 Skill Players have caught just 60 of 125 passes (48% Reception Pct) this season– worst among FBS Teams; Average: 65%

Akron RBs rushed for 3 TDs on 201 carries (67 Carries Per TD) last season– 6th-worst Carries Per TD among FBS Teams; Average: 21.4

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


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