Central Michigan vs. Akron Prediction, Odds, Picks - October 14

Updated Oct. 14, 2023 3:07 p.m. ET

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The Central Michigan Chippewas (3-3) are 10-point favorites when they host the Akron Zips (1-5) in a MAC matchup on Saturday, October 14, 2023 at Kelly/Shorts Stadium. A total of 44 points has been set for this matchup.

The Chippewas' last game was against the Buffalo Bulls, and they lost by a score of 37-13. Against the Northern Illinois Huskies in their last contest, the Zips lost 55-14.

Central Michigan vs. Akron Game Information & Odds

When: Saturday, October 14, 2023 at 3:30 PM ET
Location: Kelly/Shorts Stadium in Mount Pleasant, Michigan
TV: ESPN+
Live boxscore on FOX Sports

Central Michigan vs Akron Betting Information updated as of October 14, 2023, 2:46 PM ET.
Favorite	Spread (Odds)	Favorite Moneyline	Underdog Moneyline	Total	Over Moneyline	Under Moneyline
Central Michigan	-10 (-110)	-391	+303	44	-110	-110

Central Michigan vs. Akron Prediction

Pick ATS: Central Michigan (-10)
Pick OU: Over (44)
Prediction: Central Michigan 31, Akron 18

Learn more about the Central Michigan Chippewas vs. the Akron Zips game on FOX Sports!

Central Michigan vs. Akron Betting Insights

Based on the spread and over/under, the implied score for the tilt is Chippewas 27, Zips 17.
The Chippewas have a 79.6% chance to win this meeting per the moneyline's implied probability. The Zips hold a 24.8% implied probability.
Central Michigan has covered twice in six games with a spread this season.
Akron has won two games against the spread this season.

Central Michigan vs. Akron: 2023 Stats Comparison

	Central Michigan	Akron
Off. Points per Game (Rank)	23.7 (93)	16.5 (126)
Def. Points per Game (Rank)	34.0 (119)	29.5 (96)
Turnovers Allowed (Rank)	8 (64)	12 (120)
Turnovers Forced (Rank)	2 (129)	8 (58)

Central Michigan 2023 Key Players

Name	Position	Stats
Jase Bauer	QB	879 YDS (59.0%) / 4 TD / 4 INT 139 RUSH YDS / 6 RUSH TD / 23.2 RUSH YPG
Myles Bailey	RB	330 YDS / 2 TD / 55.0 YPG / 4.5 YPC
Jesse Prewitt III	WR	21 REC / 306 YDS / 3 TD / 51.0 YPG
Marion Lukes	RB	170 YDS / 1 TD / 28.3 YPG / 4.3 YPC 17 REC / 174 REC YDS / 0 REC TD / 29.0 REC YPG
Kyle Moretti	LB	30 TKL / 4.0 TFL / 2.0 SACK
Jacques Bristol	DL	15 TKL / 3.0 TFL / 2.5 SACK
Donte Kent	DB	25 TKL / 2.0 TFL
Trey Jones	DB	20 TKL / 0.0 TFL

Akron 2023 Key Players

Name	Position	Stats
DJ Iron	QB	718 YDS (66.2%) / 3 TD / 3 INT 215 RUSH YDS / 2 RUSH TD / 35.8 RUSH YPG
Lorenzo Lingard	RB	287 YDS / 1 TD / 47.8 YPG / 5.1 YPC 14 REC / 191 REC YDS / 1 REC TD / 31.8 REC YPG
Tahj Bullock	QB	146 YDS (54.3%) / 1 TD / 1 INT 65 RUSH YDS / 2 RUSH TD / 10.8 RUSH YPG
Alex Adams	WR	19 REC / 165 YDS / 1 TD / 27.5 YPG
CJ Nunnally	DL	21 TKL / 7.0 TFL / 5.0 SACK
Bryan McCoy	LB	31 TKL / 2.0 TFL / 1.0 SACK
Kerry Martin Jr.	DB	17 TKL / 1.0 TFL / 1.0 SACK / 1 INT
Corey Thomas Jr.	OLB	16 TKL / 2.0 TFL