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The Miami (OH) RedHawks (3-5) have a MAC matchup versus the Akron Zips (1-7).
Miami (OH) vs. Akron Odds
Point Spread
The spread for this matchup is set at 8 points, with bookmakers listing Miami (OH) as the favorites.
Moneyline
As for the moneyline, Miami (OH) has -323 odds to pick up the win, while Akron is listed at +251 to claim victory.
Over/Under
Finally, the total for the game is set at 50 points.
Game Info
How to Watch Miami (OH) vs. Akron Live?
- Game Day: Saturday, October 29, 2022
- Game Time: 12:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
- Location: Akron, Ohio
- Stadium: InfoCision Stadium-Summa Field
Betting Preview
Miami (OH)
While Miami (OH) ranks 30th in total defense with 339.6 yards allowed per game, the team’s offensive unit has been slightly worse, ranking 11th-worst (303.4 yards per game). While Miami (OH)’s defense ranks 48th with 23.0 points allowed per game, the RedHawks have been a little worse on offense, ranking 13th-worst (18.5 points per game). While Miami (OH)’s pass defense ranks 71st with 230.3 passing yards allowed per game,the offense has been less successful, ranking ninth-worst (145.0 passing yards per game). Miami (OH) sports the 62nd-ranked offense this year in terms of rushing yards (158.4 per game), and has been more effective defensively, ranking 17th-best with only 109.4 rushing yards allowed per game. Miami (OH) has been a bottom-25 offense on third down this season, ranking 11th-worst with a 30.4% third-down conversion rate. Defensively, the RedHawks rank 78th in the FBS (39.5% third-down percentage allowed). With 13 forced turnovers (31st in the FBS) against nine turnovers committed (39th in the FBS), Miami (OH) (+4) owns the 34th-ranked turnover margin in college football.
Akron
Akron has not been getting things done defensively, ranking 11th-worst with 461.5 total yards allowed per game. It has been more productive offensively, posting 357.1 total yards per contest (96th-ranked). Akron has struggled on both sides of the ball this season, ranking 19th-worst in points (19.8 per game) and fourth-worst in points surrendered (38.3 per game). Akron is compiling 284.8 passing yards per game on offense this season (27th-ranked). Meanwhile, it is giving up 262.3 passing yards per contest (103rd-ranked) on defense. In terms of rushing, this season has been tough for Akron on both offense and defense, as it is compiling only 72.4 rushing yards per game (second-worst) and ceding 199.3 rushing yards per game (16th-worst). Akron is generating a 34.5% third-down conversion percentage on offense this season (103rd-ranked). Meanwhile, it is allowing a 40.8% third-down rate (82nd-ranked) on defense. Akron has accumulated seven forced turnovers (112th in the FBS) and committed 14 turnovers (101st in the FBS) this season for a -7 turnover margin that ranks 100th in the FBS.
Miami (OH) vs. Akron Betting Analysis
Miami (OH) Betting Insights
Miami (OH) has compiled a 3-5-0 record against the spread this season. Miami (OH) is winless against the spread when it is 8-point or greater favorites (0-1). Games involving Miami (OH) have hit the over once this season. The RedHawks have been the moneyline favorite just two other times so far this season, and they lost both of the games. The RedHawks have yet to play as a moneyline favorite of -323 or shorter.
Zips Betting Insights
Akron has put together a record of 4-4-0 against the spread this year. In games as an underdog by 8 points or more so far this season, the Zips are 4-3 against the spread. Akron games have gone over the total three times this year. The Zips have been listed as the underdog six times this season and have failed to win any of those games. The Zips have not won as an underdog of +251 or more on the moneyline this season in seven such games.
Miami (OH) vs. Akron Against The Spread & Betting Records
Miami (OH)
| Overall | Home | Away | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Point Total AVG | 50.6 | 51.1 | 50.1 |
| Implied Total AVG | 31.8 | 34.3 | 29.3 |
| ATS Record | 3-5-0 | 2-2-0 | 1-3-0 |
| Over/Under Record | 1-7-0 | 1-3-0 | 0-4-0 |
| Moneyline Favorite Record | 0-2 | 0-1 | 0-1 |
| Moneyline Underdog Record | 2-3 | 1-1 | 1-2 |
Zips
| Overall | Home | Away | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Point Total AVG | 58.2 | 54.7 | 60.3 |
| Implied Total AVG | 40.3 | 34.3 | 43.8 |
| ATS Record | 4-4-0 | 2-1-0 | 2-3-0 |
| Over/Under Record | 3-5-0 | 1-2-0 | 2-3-0 |
| Moneyline Favorite Record | 1-0 | 1-0 | 0-0 |
| Moneyline Underdog Record | 0-6 | 0-2 | 0-4 |
Players to Watch
Miami (OH)
- As part of the RedHawks’ defensive unit, Matthew Salopek has compiled 46 tackles, 5.0 TFL, and three sacks in eight games.
- Michael Dowell has suited up for eight games, totaling 41 tackles, 3.0 TFL, and two sacks for the RedHawks.
- The RedHawks’ defensive unit has been aided by the play of Ryan McWood, who has played eight games and collected one interception to go along with 39 tackles, 0.5 sacks, and one pass defended.
- An important piece of the RedHawks’ defense, Yahsyn McKee has two interceptions to go with 16 tackles and five passes defended in eight games.
Zips
- On defense, Bubba Arslanian has helped set the tone with 64 tackles, 5.0 TFL, and one sack in eight games.
- On defense, Victor Jones has helped lead the way with 31 tackles, 6.0 TFL, and 1.5 sacks in eight games.
- Darrian Lewis has been wreaking havoc on defense, collecting 2.0 TFL, 31 tackles, and one interception for the Zips.
- On defense, Nate Thompson has contributed 37 tackles in eight games.
Miami (OH) vs. Akron Predictions and Pick
Miami (OH) vs. Akron betting card
- Pick ATS:
Zips (+8)
Pick OU:
Under (50)
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Our prediction to win this matchup is Miami (OH), and we project that Akron will cover the spread (Miami (OH) -8). Finally, we see the scoring in this one going under the posted total of 50 points.