- Wyoming is a -5.5 point favorite vs. Akron
- Wyoming vs. Akron Total (Over/Under): 48.5 points
- TV Channel: ESPN+
The Wyoming (0-0) visit InfoCision Stadium-Summa Field to take on the Akron (0-0) on Aug. 28 in Akron, OH. Kickoff is scheduled for 7:00pm EDT.
Wyoming is a betting favorite in Week 1, with the spread sitting at -5.5 (-115).
The Wyoming vs. Akron Over/Under is 48.5 total points.
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Wyoming vs. Akron Odds, Spread, Over/Under:
| Spread | Total (O/U) | Moneyline | |
| Wyoming | -5.5 -115 | 48.5 -115 | -220 |
| Akron | +5.5 -105 | 48.5 -105 | +180 |
Wyoming vs Akron Prediction:
The winning team model predicts Wyoming will win this game with 67.9% 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 Wyoming and Akron, key player performances this season and recent team trends.
Wyoming vs Akron Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts Wyoming will cover the spread with 90.0% 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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Wyoming Best Bets & Trends for ATS, Moneyline & Totals
- Wyoming has hit the Moneyline in 2 of their last 3 away games (+8.05 Units / 268% ROI)
- Wyoming has hit the Game Total Under in 5 of their last 6 games (+3.90 Units / 59% ROI)
- Wyoming have covered the Spread in 5 of their last 6 games (+3.90 Units / 59% ROI)
- Wyoming has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 5 of their last 6 games (+3.90 Units / 57% ROI)
- Wyoming has hit the 1Q Game Total Under in 6 of their last 10 games (+2.40 Units / 20% ROI)
Akron Best Bets & Trends for ATS, Moneyline & Totals
- Akron has hit the 1Q Moneyline in 5 of their last 7 games (+5.35 Units / 63% ROI)
- Akron has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 7 of their last 9 games (+4.65 Units / 47% ROI)
- Akron have covered the 1H Spread in 6 of their last 8 games (+3.70 Units / 41% ROI)
- Akron has hit the Game Total Over in 8 of their last 12 games (+3.60 Units / 27% ROI)
- Akron have covered the Spread in their last 3 games (+3.00 Units / 91% ROI)
Akron Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Akron was 5-7 against the spread last college football season (-2.7 Units / -20.45% ROI).
- Akron is 2-9 when betting on the Moneyline for -7.2 Units / -63.16% ROI
- Akron is 7-5 when betting the Over for +1.5 Units / 11.36% ROI
- Akron is 5-7 when betting the Under for -2.7 Units / -20.45% ROI
Wyoming: Keys to the Game vs. Akron
Wyoming was winless (0-6) when allowing 200 or more passing yards in the 2024 season– T-worst among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: .461
Wyoming is 11-3 (.786) when intercepting at least 1 pass since the 2023 season– T-13th-best among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: .628
Wyoming is 11-11 (.500) when rushing more than 30 times since the 2023 season– T-36th-worst in FBS; Average: .616
Wyoming was 1-7 (.125) when not forcing and recovering a fumble in the 2024 season– 6th-worst among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: .425
Akron: Keys to the Game vs. Wyoming
Akron is 2-17 (.100) when allowing 10 or more rushes of four or more yards since the 2023 season– 2nd-worst among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: .437
Akron is 2-14 (.118) when the opposing team commits less than 60 yards in penalties since the 2023 season– 4th-worst among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: .477
Akron was winless (0-2) when rushing more than 30 times in the 2023 season– T-worst in FBS; Average: .622
Akron is 2-17 (.100) when allowing 10 or more rushes of four or more yards since the 2023 season– 2nd-worst in FBS; Average: .480
Matchup Notes for Wyoming vs. Akron
Akron’s RBs had 32.8 receiving yards per game last season — 32nd-best among FBS RBs. Wyoming’s defense allowed just 17.8 receiving yards per game to RBs last season — 20th-best among FBS defenses.
Wyoming had just 0.9 receiving touchdowns per game last season — T-10th-worst among FBS skill players. Akron’s defense allowed 2.0 receiving touchdowns per game last season — T-14th-worst among FBS defenses.
Wyoming’s WRs had just 0.6 receiving touchdowns per game last season — T-14th-worst among FBS WRs. Akron’s defense allowed 2.0 receiving touchdowns per game last season — T-14th-worst among FBS defenses.
John Michael Gyllenborg (WYO) gained 425 yards on 30 receptions (14.2 YPR) last season — 4th-best of Qualified Tight Ends. Akron’s defense allowed 12.6 Yards Per Reception last season — T-29th-worst among FBS defenses.
Wyoming Offensive Stats & Trends
Wyoming QBs have rushed for 6 TDs in close and late situations since the 2023 season– T-2nd-most among FBS Teams
Wyoming WRs have no touchdowns on 23 receptions in close and late situations since the 2023 season– T-worst Receptions Per TD among FBS Teams; Average: 10.7
Wyoming had just 0.9 receiving touchdowns per game last season — T-10th-worst among FBS skill players. Akron’s defense allowed 2.0 receiving touchdowns per game last season — T-14th-worst among FBS defenses.
Wyoming RBs have rushed for 13 TDs on 600 carries (46.2 Carries Per TD) since the 2023 season– T-8th-worst Carries Per TD among FBS Teams; Average: 21.9
Wyoming RBs averaged 4.4 yards from scrimmage per touch (1,397 yards / 320 touches) in the 2024 season– T-7th-worst among FBS Teams; Average: 5.5
Akron Offensive Stats & Trends
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 RBs have averaged 75.3 rushing yards per game (1,807/24) since the 2023 season– 5th-worst among FBS Teams; Average: 126.0
Akron RBs have averaged 16.2 carries per game (388 carries / 24 games) since the 2023 season– 3rd-lowest among FBS Teams; Average: 24.9
Akron RBs averaged 85.8 rushing yards per game (1,029/12) in the 2024 season– T-13th-worst among FBS Teams; Average: 127.1
Akron RBs have rushed for 8 TDs on 388 carries (48.5 Carries Per TD) since the 2023 season– 7th-worst Carries Per TD among FBS Teams; Average: 21.9
Wyoming Defensive Stats & Trends
Wyoming tackled opponents for a loss on 5 of 25 rushing attempts (20% TFL%) on 3rd and short in the 2024 season– T-3rd-best among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: 10%.
Wyoming allowed first downs on 19% of pass attempts on 3rd down in the 2024 season– best in FBS; Average: 35%
Wyoming has allowed 7.4 yards from scrimmage per touch (547 yards / 74 touches) on 3rd and short since the 2023 season– 2nd-worst among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: 5.2
Wyoming sacked opponents 7 times in the Red Zone in the 2023 season– T-2nd-most among Non-Power Conference Teams
Wyoming has allowed 7.4 yards from scrimmage per touch (547 yards / 74 touches) on 3rd and short since the 2023 season– 3rd-worst in FBS; Average: 5.2
Akron Defensive Stats & Trends
Akron intercepted 3 of 343 attempts (114.3 pass attempts per int.) in the 2024 season– 3rd-worst among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: 37.9
Akron allowed 8.0 touchdowns per interception (24 TDs allowed, and 3 INT) in the 2024 season– 3rd-worst among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: 2.0
Akron has allowed 4.8 touchdowns per interception (43 TDs allowed, and 9 INT) since the 2023 season– T-3rd-worst in FBS; Average: 1.8
Akron has intercepted 9 of 677 attempts (75.2 pass attempts per int.) since the 2023 season– 4th-worst among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: 37.5
Akron allowed 8.0 touchdowns per interception (24 TDs allowed, and 3 INT) in the 2024 season– 3rd-worst in FBS; Average: 1.7
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