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The Bowling Green Falcons (1-3) have a MAC matchup against the Akron Zips (1-3).
Bowling Green vs. Akron Odds
Point Spread
The spread for this matchup is set at 9.5 points, with oddsmakers listing Bowling Green as the favorites.
Moneyline
As for the moneyline, Bowling Green has -346 odds to pick up the win, while Akron is listed at +270 to claim victory.
Over/Under
Finally, the over/under for the game is set at 50 points.
Game Info
How to Watch Bowling Green vs. Akron Live?
- Game Day: Saturday, October 1, 2022
- Game Time: 3:30 PM ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
- Location: Akron, Ohio
- Stadium: InfoCision Stadium-Summa Field
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Bowling Green
With 305.0 yards of total offense per game (19th-worst) and 520.0 yards allowed per game on defense (fourth-worst), Bowling Green has been struggling on both sides of the ball this season. With 45.0 points allowed per game on defense, which ranks fourth-worst in the FBS, Bowling Green has been forced to rely on their 71st-ranked offense (30.5 points per contest) to keep them competitive. With 364.3 passing yards allowed per game on defense, which ranks second-worst in the FBS, Bowling Green has been forced to lean on their 88th-ranked passing offense (220.0 passing yards per contest) to keep them in games. Bowling Green ranks 10th-worst in rushing offense (85.0 rushing yards per game), but has played better on defense, ranking 83rd with 155.8 rushing yards allowed per contest. Despite sporting a bottom-25 defense on third down that ranks 10th-worst in the FBS (50.8% third-down conversion rate), Bowling Green has put up better results on offense, ranking 105th in the FBS by posting a 33.3% third-down conversion rate. With seven forced turnovers (32nd in the FBS) against three turnovers committed (19th in the FBS), Bowling Green’s +4 turnover margin is the 19th-best in college football.
Akron
Akron has struggled on both sides of the ball this season, ranking 17th-worst in total offense (298.0 total yards per game) and eighth-worst in total defense (479.3 total yards allowed per game). Akron has struggled on both offense and defense this season, ranking fourth-worst in points (12.0 per game) and eighth-worst in points surrendered (39.8 per game). With 246.5 passing yards per game on offense, Akron ranks 70th in the FBS. On defense, it ranks 105th, giving up 268.3 passing yards per game. Akron has plenty of room to get better in the running game, as it ranks second-worst in rushing yards per game (51.5) and 12th-worst in rushing yards allowed per game (211.0). Akron’s third-down offense has been a bottom-25 unit this season, putting up a 23.3% third-down percentage, which ranks fifth-worst in the FBS. On defense, it ranks 102nd with a 42.4% third-down rate allowed. With five forced turnovers (81st in the FBS) and six turnovers committed (68th in the FBS) this season, Akron ranks 100th in the FBS with a turnover margin of -1.
Bowling Green vs. Akron Betting Analysis
Bowling Green Betting Insights
Bowling Green has covered the spread once over four games with a set spread. All Bowling Green games have gone over the total this season. The Falcons have been listed as the moneyline favorite just one other time so far this season, a game they lost. The Falcons have not yet played a game with moneyline odds of -346 or shorter.
Zips Betting Insights
Akron has put together a record of 1-3-0 against the spread this season. Akron has an ATS record of 1-2 when playing as at least 9.5-point underdogs. This year, Akron games have hit the over just once. The Zips have lost both games they’ve played as underdogs this season. The Zips have been at least a +270 moneyline underdog three times this season, but lost all of those games.
Bowling Green vs. Akron Against The Spread & Betting Records
Bowling Green
| Overall | Home | Away | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Point Total AVG | 53.5 | 52.5 | 54.5 |
| Implied Total AVG | 36.8 | 32.5 | 41.0 |
| ATS Record | 1-2-1 | 1-1-0 | 0-1-1 |
| Over/Under Record | 4-0-0 | 2-0-0 | 2-0-0 |
| Moneyline Favorite Record | 0-1 | 0-1 | 0-0 |
| Moneyline Underdog Record | 1-2 | 1-0 | 0-2 |
Zips
| Overall | Home | Away | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Point Total AVG | 57.8 | 53.5 | 59.2 |
| Implied Total AVG | 45.0 | 36.0 | 48.0 |
| ATS Record | 1-3-0 | 0-1-0 | 1-2-0 |
| Over/Under Record | 1-3-0 | 0-1-0 | 1-2-0 |
| Moneyline Favorite Record | 1-0 | 1-0 | 0-0 |
| Moneyline Underdog Record | 0-2 | 0-0 | 0-2 |
Players to Watch
Bowling Green
- With 1.5 sacks to go with 1.0 TFL and 12 tackles in four games, JB Brown has been a significant part of the Falcons’ defensive unit in 2022.
- The Falcons’ defensive unit has been aided by Karl Brooks, who has played four games and amassed 2.0 sacks to go with 3.0 TFL and five tackles.
- Demetrius Hardamon has suited up for four games, recording five tackles, 3.0 TFL, and 2.5 sacks for the Falcons.
- Chris Bacon has been an important contributor to the Falcons’ defense in 2022, with 16 tackles in four games.
Zips
- In four games for the Zips, Bubba Arslanian has posted 2.0 TFL and 37 tackles.
- In four games for the Zips, Darrian Lewis has delivered one interception to go with 23 tackles, 2.0 TFL, and one pass defended.
- In four games for the Zips, Victor Jones has amassed 18 tackles, 4.0 TFL, and one sack.
- On defense, Nate Thompson has compiled 25 tackles in four games.
Bowling Green vs. Akron Predictions and Pick
Bowling Green vs. Akron betting card
- Pick ATS:
Falcons (-9.5)
Pick OU:
Over (50)
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Our pick to win this matchup is Bowling Green, and we predict that Bowling Green will cover the spread (Bowling Green -9.5). Finally, we see the scoring in this one going over the posted total of 50 points.