Eastern Michigan Eagles vs Akron Zips Betting Pick & Prediction 10/26/24
ESPN+ will be covering the week nine matchup between the Eastern Michigan Eagles and the Akron Zips as they face off at 3:30 ET from InfoCision Stadium Akron. The Eagles are coming in with a 5-2 record this season, while the Zips are just 1-6. The Eagles are favored by -3 on the road, with the over/under line set at 52 points for this game.
EASTERN MICHIGAN EAGLES VS AKRON ZIPS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Akron Zips +3
This game will be played at InfoCision Stadium at 3:30 ET on Saturday, October 26th.
WHY BET THE AKRON ZIPS:
- We have the Eastern Michigan Eagles winning this one by a score of 28 to 27
- Even though we like the Eastern Michigan Eagles to win, our ATS pick is to take the Akron Zips at +3
- Look for this game to go over the line of 52 points
Will The Eastern Michigan Eagles Pick Up A Win On The Road?
Eastern Michigan heads into Week 9 against Akron with a 5-2 record, ranked 112th in our CFB power rankings. They have a 94.8% chance of becoming bowl-eligible but only a 3.5% shot at winning the Mid-American. On the road, they are 2-1, while they’ve split their home games at 1-1.
The Eagles have covered the spread in four of their five games, going 4-1 ATS. They are 3-0 against the spread on the road and 1-1 at home, with an average scoring margin of +4.4 points per game.
Eastern Michigan’s over/under record is 3-2, with their games averaging 56.7 points. This week’s line is 52 points, compared to their average over/under line of 49.4 points.
Eastern Michigan’s offense is averaging 30.6 points per game, ranking 41st nationally. They are 11th in rushing attempts, with 42.1 per game, and average 150 rushing yards. Delbert Mimms III has 482 rushing yards, six touchdowns, and averages 4 yards per carry.
Quarterback Cole Snyder has thrown for 1,468 yards, completing 61.3% of his passes, with seven touchdowns and two interceptions. Eastern Michigan ranks 35th in passing attempts, averaging 227.4 yards per game. Terry Lockett Jr. leads the receivers with 373 yards and two touchdowns.
Eastern Michigan’s defense has allowed an average of 26.1 points per game this season, including 34 points in their recent matchup against Central Michigan. They gave up 383 total yards, with 285 rushing yards on 45 attempts, while limiting the Chippewas to just 98 passing yards on 12 attempts.
Opponents have averaged 160.7 rushing yards per game against Eastern Michigan, while the secondary has allowed 225.7 passing yards per game. Quarterbacks have completed 64% of their passes, posting a passer rating of 111.1 against the Eagles.
Will The Akron Zips Win At Home Over The Eastern Michigan Eagles?
Akron enters Week 9 with a 1-6 record, and they have a 0.2% chance of becoming bowl-eligible. The Zips are ranked 127th in our power rankings and have gone 0-1 at home and 0-5 on the road this season.
Akron has been the underdog in all seven games, with an average scoring margin of -21 points per game. Their ATS record stands at 2-4, and they are 1-0 against the spread at home and 1-4 on the road.
The Zips’ over/under record is 4-2, with their games averaging 53.9 points. This week’s line is set at 52 points, compared to their average over/under line of 47.2 points this season.
Akron’s offense has struggled this season, averaging just 16.4 points per game, placing them 101st in the nation. They are ranked 117th in our offensive power rankings heading into week 9. Their third-down conversion rate is low, at 31.2%, and their rushing attack is weak, with only 70.9 yards per game on the ground.
Ben Finley has thrown for 1,456 yards, leading Akron’s passing game, and the Zips rank 25th in passing attempts per game. Finley has seven touchdowns and seven interceptions, with a passer rating of 77. Adrian Norton has 541 receiving yards and three touchdowns this season.
Akron’s defense has struggled this season, allowing an average of 37.4 points per game. In their recent game against Western Michigan, they gave up 34 points, including three passing touchdowns and 280 passing yards. The defense also allowed 211 rushing yards in the game.
Opponents have averaged 196.3 rushing yards per game against Akron, with 39.7 rushing attempts per game. Through the air, Akron’s defense has allowed 223.1 passing yards per game, with quarterbacks completing 66.2% of their passes and posting a passer rating of 114.7.