Western Michigan vs. Akron Prediction, Odds, Picks - October 12, 2024

Updated Oct. 12, 2024 3:04 p.m. ET

Data Skrive

The Western Michigan Broncos (2-3) are 9.5-point favorites when they host the Akron Zips (1-5) in a MAC matchup on Saturday, October 12, 2024 at Waldo Stadium. A total of 49 points has been set for this game.

Last time out, the Broncos defeated the Ball State Cardinals, with 45-42 being the final score. Against the Bowling Green Falcons in their most recent contest, the Zips lost 27-20.

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Western Michigan vs. Akron Game Information & Odds

When: Saturday, October 12, 2024 at 3:30 p.m. ET
Location: Waldo Stadium in Kalamazoo, Michigan
TV: ESPN+
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Western Michigan vs Akron Betting Information updated as of October 12, 2024, 2:48 p.m. ET.
Favorite	Spread (Odds)	Favorite Moneyline	Underdog Moneyline	Total	Over Moneyline	Under Moneyline
Western Michigan	-9.5 (-113)	-348	+272	49	-110	-114

Western Michigan vs. Akron Prediction

Pick ATS: Akron (+9.5)
Pick OU: Over (49)
Prediction: Western Michigan 32, Akron 24

Predictions are made by the Data Skrive betting model.

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Western Michigan vs. Akron Betting Insights

Based on the spread and over/under, the implied score for the game is Broncos 29, Zips 20.
The Broncos have a 77.7% chance to claim victory in this contest per the moneyline's implied probability. The Zips have a 26.9% implied probability.
Western Michigan has won just one game against the spread this season.
Akron has a record of 2-3-0 against the spread this year.

Western Michigan vs. Akron: 2024 Stats Comparison

	Western Michigan	Akron
Off. Points per Game (Rank)	27.6 (90)	15.2 (124)
Def. Points per Game (Rank)	36.8 (114)	38 (129)
Turnovers Allowed (Rank)	5 (33)	9 (96)
Turnovers Forced (Rank)	5 (96)	7 (59)

Western Michigan 2024 Key Players

Name	Position	Stats
Jaden Nixon	RB	484 YDS / 6 TD / 96.8 YPG / 7.1 YPC 6 REC / 53 REC YDS / 0 REC TD / 10.6 REC YPG
Hayden Wolff	QB	907 YDS (69.1%) / 7 TD / 2 INT
Anthony Sambucci	WR	22 REC / 286 YDS / 2 TD / 57.2 YPG
Zahir Abdus-Salaam	RB	225 YDS / 2 TD / 45 YPG / 4.2 YPC
Corey Walker	DL	9 TKL / 3 TFL / 3 SACK
Donald Willis	LB	18 TKL / 1 TFL
Isaiah Green	DL	8 TKL / 1 TFL / 2 SACK
Tate Hallock	DB	13 TKL / 2 TFL / 1 INT / 1 PD

Akron 2024 Key Players

Name	Position	Stats
Ben Finley	QB	1,061 YDS (59.5%) / 7 TD / 6 INT
Adrian Norton	WR	20 REC / 373 YDS / 3 TD / 62.2 YPG
Jordon Simmons	RB	255 YDS / 1 TD / 42.5 YPG / 5.8 YPC 11 REC / 65 REC YDS / 0 REC TD / 10.8 REC YPG
Jacob Newell	TE	27 REC / 185 YDS / 2 TD / 30.8 YPG
CJ Nunnally	DL	18 TKL / 2 TFL / 3 SACK
Bryan McCoy	LB	37 TKL / 1 TFL
Darrian Lewis	DB	24 TKL / 0 TFL / 1 INT / 1 PD
Antavious Fish	LB	25 TKL / 1 TFL / 1 SACK