A Mid-American Conference showdown is on tap for Saturday at 12 p.m. ET as the Akron Zips host the Central Michigan Chippewas. Akron is 1-5 overall with an 0-2 conference record, while CMU sports the same 1-5 record (0-2 in conference). The Chippewas have won eight of the last nine meetings, including a 45-21 win in their last matchup.
The Chippewas are favored by 13.5 points in the latest Akron vs. Central Michigan odds from Caesars Sportsbook, while the over/under is set at 58.5. Before entering any Central Michigan vs. Akron picks, you’ll want to see the college football predictions from the model at SportsLine.
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Now, the model has set its sights on Akron vs. Central Michigan. You can head to SportsLine to see its picks. Here are several college football odds for Central Michigan vs. Akron:
- Akron vs. Central Michigan spread: Akron +13.5
- Akron vs. Central Michigan over/under: 58.5 points
- Akron vs. Central Michigan picks: See picks here
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Why Akron can cover
Akron scored a season-high of 34 points last week against Ohio, but it still wasn’t enough as the Bobcats put up 55 on the scoreboard. There were just two punts in the game — one by each team — as over 1,000 yards of total offense were piled up. Running back Clyde Price III had three touchdowns while receivers Shocky Jacques-Louis and Daniel George combined for 260 receiving yards.
Quarterback DJ Irons is among the most prolific players in the nation, ranking sixth in the country in pass completions. He has a 6:3 touchdown-to-interception ratio and also contributes to the ground game, rushing for 175 yards and a score. He’s shown off his dual-threat abilities in back-to-back weeks, throwing for 418 yards against…
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