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

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

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

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
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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
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