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MAC opponents will clash when the Eastern Michigan Eagles (5-4) meet the Akron Zips (1-8).
Eastern Michigan vs. Akron Odds
Point Spread
The spread for this matchup is set at 7 points, with sportsbooks listing Eastern Michigan as the favorites.
Moneyline
As for the moneyline, Eastern Michigan has -272 odds to pick up the win, while Akron is listed at +215 to claim victory.
Over/Under
Finally, the total for the game is set at 57.5 points.
Game Info
How to Watch Eastern Michigan vs. Akron Live?
- Game Day: Tuesday, November 8, 2022
- Game Time: 7:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: CBS Sports Network
- Location: Akron, Ohio
- Stadium: InfoCision Stadium-Summa Field
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Eastern Michigan
Eastern Michigan is totaling 343.8 yards per game offensively this season (101st in the FBS), and are surrendering 381.0 yards per game (73rd) on the other side of the ball. Eastern Michigan is putting up 27.0 points per game offensively this season (77th in the FBS), and is surrendering 30.2 points per game (98th) on the other side of the ball. Eastern Michigan is compiling 205.0 passing yards per game on offense (100th in the FBS), and ranks 57th on defense with 219.7 passing yards allowed per game. Eastern Michigan is putting up 138.8 rushing yards per game offensively this season (78th in the FBS), and is surrendering 161.3 rushing yards per game (88th) on defense. Eastern Michigan has struggled on defense in terms of third-down efficiency, ranking 14th-worst in the FBS (46.1% third-down conversion rate) this season. With the ball, however, the Eagles ranks 19th-best, putting up a 47.5% third-down percentage. With 10 forced turnovers (92nd in the FBS) against 16 turnovers committed (103rd in the FBS), Eastern Michigan’s -6-6 turnover margin ranks 100th in college football.
Akron
Akron has been struggling on defense, ranking 17th-worst with 440.0 total yards given up per game. It has been more productive on the other side of the ball, putting up 361.4 total yards per contest (91st-ranked). Akron has been outplayed on both sides of the ball this season, ranking 12th-worst in points (18.6 per game) and sixth-worst in points allowed (37.0 per game). Akron’s passing attack has been paving the way for the team, as it ranks 23rd-best in the FBS with 288.2 passing yards per contest. In terms of defense, it is allowing 253.6 passing yards per game, which ranks 100th. In terms of rushing, this season has been rough for Akron on both offense and defense, as it is compiling just 73.2 rushing yards per game (second-worst) and allowing 186.4 rushing yards per game (21st-worst). Akron ranks 104th in the FBS with a 34.8% third-down conversion rate on offense, and 64th with a 37.9% third-down percentage allowed on the defensive side of the ball. Akron has registered seven forced turnovers (121st in the FBS) and committed 17 turnovers (110th in the FBS) this season for a -10 turnover margin that ranks 100th in the FBS.
Eastern Michigan vs. Akron Betting Analysis
Eastern Michigan Betting Insights
Eastern Michigan has covered the spread in a game four times this season (4-5-0). Eastern Michigan is winless against the spread when it is 7-point or greater favorites (0-3). Eastern Michigan games have finished with a final combined score above the over/under four times this season. The Eagles have a 2-2 record in games they were favored on the moneyline (winning 50% of those games). The Eagles have played as a moneyline favorite of -272 or shorter in only two games this season, and they won both.
Zips Betting Insights
Akron has covered the spread four times over nine games with a set total. Akron has an ATS record of 4-4 when playing as at least 7-point underdogs. Akron games have gone over the total three times this year. The Zips have been listed as the underdog seven times this season and have failed to win any of those games. The Zips have been at least a +215 moneyline underdog eight times this season, but lost all of those games.
Eastern Michigan vs. Akron Against The Spread & Betting Records
Eastern Michigan
| Overall | Home | Away | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Point Total AVG | 57.1 | 57.4 | 56.8 |
| Implied Total AVG | 33.6 | 33.6 | 33.5 |
| ATS Record | 4-5-0 | 1-4-0 | 3-1-0 |
| Over/Under Record | 4-5-0 | 2-3-0 | 2-2-0 |
| Moneyline Favorite Record | 2-2 | 2-2 | 0-0 |
| Moneyline Underdog Record | 3-2 | 0-1 | 3-1 |
Zips
| Overall | Home | Away | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Point Total AVG | 57.4 | 53.9 | 60.3 |
| Implied Total AVG | 39.1 | 33.3 | 43.8 |
| ATS Record | 4-5-0 | 2-2-0 | 2-3-0 |
| Over/Under Record | 3-6-0 | 1-3-0 | 2-3-0 |
| Moneyline Favorite Record | 1-0 | 1-0 | 0-0 |
| Moneyline Underdog Record | 0-7 | 0-3 | 0-4 |
Players to Watch
Eastern Michigan
- Jose Ramirez has suited up for nine games, recording 8.0 sacks to go with 8.0 TFL and 34 tackles for the Eagles.
- With 45 tackles and 1.0 TFL in nine games, Joseph Sparacio has been an important contributor to the Eagles’ defensive unit in 2022.
- As part of the Eagles’ defensive unit, T.J. Peavy has amassed 29 tackles, 2.0 TFL, and one sack in nine games.
- Chase Kline, as part of the Eagles’ defense, has collected 30 tackles in nine games.
Zips
- Bubba Arslanian has been causing chaos on defense, collecting 74 tackles, 5.0 TFL, and one sack for the Zips.
- On defense, Victor Jones has helped keep opposing offenses in check with 35 tackles, 6.0 TFL, and 1.5 sacks in nine games.
- The Zips’ Darrian Lewis has compiled one interception to go with 34 tackles, 3.0 TFL, one sack, and one pass defended in nine games.
- Nate Thompson has collected 41 tackles in nine games for the Zips.
Eastern Michigan vs. Akron Predictions and Pick
Eastern Michigan vs. Akron betting card
- Pick ATS:
Zips (+7)
Pick OU:
Under (57.5)
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Our pick to win this matchup is Eastern Michigan, and we expect that Akron will cover the spread (Eastern Michigan -7). Finally, we see the scoring in this one going under the posted total of 57.5 points.