Ohio State vs. Akron Prediction, Odds, Picks - August 31, 2024

The Akron Zips (0-0) are heavy 48.5-point underdogs on Saturday, August 31, 2024 against the No. 2 Ohio State Buckeyes (0-0). The game has a 56.5-point over/under.

The Buckeyes finished 11-2 last year and lost the Cotton Bowl. They scored 30.5 points per game (45th in college football) and conceded 11.2 (second). The Zips went 2-10 last year and fell short of a bowl appearance. They scored 16.3 points per game (130th in college football) and gave up 28 (81st).

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Ohio State vs. Akron Game Information & Odds

• When: Saturday, August 31, 2024 at 3:30 p.m. ET
• Location: Ohio Stadium in Columbus, Ohio
• TV: CBS
• Live Box Score on FOX Sports

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Ohio State vs. Akron Prediction

• Pick ATS: Ohio State (-48.5)
  
• Pick OU: Under (56.5)
  
• Prediction: Ohio State 46, Akron -3

Predictions are made by the Data Skrive betting model.

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Ohio State vs. Akron Betting Insights

• Per the spread and over/under, the implied score for the game is Buckeyes 52, Zips 4.
• The Buckeyes have a 99.8% chance to collect the win in this meeting per the moneyline's implied probability. The Zips have a 2.4% implied probability.
• Ohio State put together a 6-5-2 record against the spread last season.
• Akron compiled a 5-5-1 record against the spread last season.

Ohio State vs. Akron: 2023 Stats Comparison

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