Bowling Green vs. Akron Prediction, Odds, Picks - October 21

Updated Oct. 21, 2023 9:05 a.m. ET

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Oddsmakers give the Bowling Green Falcons (3-4) the edge when they host the Akron Zips (1-6) on Saturday, October 21, 2023 in a matchup between MAC rivals at Doyt L. Perry Stadium. Bowling Green is favored by 7.5 points. The contest has an over/under of 37.5 points.

In their most recent action, the Falcons won against the Buffalo Bulls, 24-14. Last time out, the Zips fell to the Central Michigan Chippewas, with 17-10 being the final score.

Bowling Green vs. Akron Game Information & Odds

When: Saturday, October 21, 2023 at 2:00 PM ET
Location: Doyt L. Perry Stadium in Bowling Green, Ohio
TV: ESPN+
Live boxscore on FOX Sports

Bowling Green vs Akron Betting Information updated as of October 21, 2023, 8:45 AM ET.
Favorite	Spread (Odds)	Favorite Moneyline	Underdog Moneyline	Total	Over Moneyline	Under Moneyline
Bowling Green	-7.5 (-110)	-304	+243	37.5	-109	-111

Bowling Green vs. Akron Prediction

Pick ATS: Bowling Green (-7.5)
Pick OU: Over (37.5)
Prediction: Bowling Green 33, Akron 11

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Bowling Green vs. Akron Betting Insights

Per the spread and over/under, the implied score for the game is Falcons 22, Zips 15.
The Falcons have a 75.2% chance to collect the win in this contest based on the moneyline's implied probability. The Zips hold a 29.2% implied probability.
Bowling Green has put together a 3-3-0 ATS record so far this year.
Akron has covered three times in six chances against the spread this season.

Bowling Green vs. Akron: Head-to-Head

In their past two matchups, Akron holds a split 1-1 record against Bowling Green.
In those games versus Bowling Green, the Zips have covered two times while outscoring the point total both times.
In their last two head-to-head matchups, Akron has compiled 63 points versus Bowling Green, while surrendering only 51 points.

Bowling Green vs. Akron: 2023 Stats Comparison

	Bowling Green	Akron
Off. Points per Game (Rank)	19.6 (111)	15.6 (128)
Def. Points per Game (Rank)	26.6 (88)	27.7 (98)
Turnovers Allowed (Rank)	16 (131)	14 (124)
Turnovers Forced (Rank)	16 (4)	10 (47)

Bowling Green 2023 Key Players

Name	Position	Stats
Terion Stewart	RB	539 YDS / 4 TD / 77.0 YPG / 5.9 YPC
Taron Keith	RB	118 YDS / 1 TD / 16.9 YPG / 6.2 YPC 21 REC / 196 REC YDS / 1 REC TD / 28.0 REC YPG
Connor Bazelak	QB	821 YDS (57.7%) / 4 TD / 6 INT -33 RUSH YDS / 1 RUSH TD / -4.7 RUSH YPG
Odieu Hiliare	WR	21 REC / 226 YDS / 2 TD / 32.3 YPG
Darren Anders	LB	39 TKL / 4.0 TFL / 2.0 SACK
Davon Ferguson	CB	31 TKL / 4.0 TFL / 1.0 SACK / 2 INT
Joseph Sipp Jr.	LB	50 TKL / 1.0 TFL
Jalen Huskey	CB	30 TKL / 0.0 TFL / 3 INT / 3 PD

Akron 2023 Key Players

Name	Position	Stats
DJ Iron	QB	718 YDS (66.2%) / 3 TD / 3 INT 215 RUSH YDS / 2 RUSH TD / 30.7 RUSH YPG
Lorenzo Lingard	RB	332 YDS / 1 TD / 47.4 YPG / 5.0 YPC 19 REC / 195 REC YDS / 1 REC TD / 27.9 REC YPG
Alex Adams	WR	21 REC / 181 YDS / 2 TD / 25.9 YPG
Tahj Bullock	QB	191 YDS (48.1%) / 1 TD / 3 INT 97 RUSH YDS / 2 RUSH TD / 13.9 RUSH YPG
CJ Nunnally	DL	23 TKL / 7.0 TFL / 5.0 SACK
Bryan McCoy	LB	33 TKL / 2.0 TFL / 1.0 SACK
Kerry Martin Jr.	DB	17 TKL / 1.0 TFL / 1.0 SACK / 2 INT
Corey Thomas Jr.	OLB	18 TKL / 2.0 TFL