Akron Zips vs Ohio Bobcats Prediction, 10/8/2022 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Akron Zips vs Ohio Bobcats

Date: Saturday, October 8, 2022

Location: Peden Stadium in Athens, OH

TV: ESPN3

Odds/Point Spread: Bobcats (-12.5)

Total/Over-Under: 60

The Akron Zips (1-4) are en route to Peden Stadium on Saturday where they will compete against the Ohio Bobcats (2-3). Ohio opens this matchup as 12.5-point favorites. The betting total is set at 60.

The Akron Zips come into this game with a record of 1-4 for this year. The last time they took the field, the Zips stepped onto the field against the Bowling Green Falcons and walked away from this one with a loss by a score of 31-28. Demarcus Irons Jr. was the best rusher for the Zips with 23 carries for 105 yds (4.6 yds per carry). Demarcus Irons Jr. connected on 20/33 with 224 yds passing and 3 touchdowns. He had a QB rating of 141.6 and finished the game with 1 pick. When it came to stopping the run, the Zips gave up 175 yds on 36 attempts, which is an average of 4.9 yds per run allowed. Akron relinquished 18 pass completions on 29 tries for 247 yards, and a completion percentage of 62.1%. At the end of the game, they ran 76 plays which gave them a total of 408 yds. The Akron Zips ran the football 42 different times and totaled 184 yards, earning them an average of 4.4 yards per carry.

The Zips have earned 1,614 total yards over the course of this season. In terms of scoring, Akron has compiled 6 passing touchdowns and 3 rushing touchdowns. They have surrendered the football 9 times. Akron has accounted for 99 1st downs, and they have been called for 39 penalties for 365 yds. As a team they are averaging 78.2 yards on the ground which has them sitting 128th in D-1. When talking about scoring points, the Akron Zips are averaging 15.2 PPG.

When it comes to yards through the air, the Zips have given up 1,337 yards which puts them in 108th in D-1. They are conceding 267.4 yards per outing through the air and giving up a completion percentage of 62.4%. For the season, they have surrendered 471.2 yards per contest ranking them 125th in Division 1. They have conceded 10 touchdowns through the air in addition to 14 touchdowns running the ball. They are allowing teams to run for an average of 4.9 yards per run and 203.8 rushing yards per game this season. For the year, they have allowed 1,019 running yards through 5 contests. The Zips are ranked 123rd in the nation when it comes to their opponents scoring, conceding 38.0 PPG.

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The Bobcats head into this matchup 2-3 for this season. The last time they took the gridiron, the Bobcats walked away with a loss by a score of 31-24 when they played the Kent State Golden Flashes. Kurtis Rourke (2 TDs) ended the game with 322 yards on 25/39 passing while his quarterback rate was 150.4. He didn't toss any picks and his average yards per attempt was 8.3. Sieh Bangura ran the ball 18 times for 99 yds, finishing the game with 5.5 yards per carry for Ohio. Ohio ran for 4.3 yds per attempt, finishing with 128 yds on 30 carries. The Bobcats ended up finishing with 450 yds while they ran 69 plays (6.5 yards per play). The Bobcats pass defense gave up a completion percentage of 64.9%, surrendering 398 yards on 24 out of 37 passing. Ohio gave up 59 rush attempts for 338 yards (5.7 yds per rush).

The Ohio Bobcats average 422.0 yards per game, which ranks them 58th in Division 1. The Ohio offense has racked up 267 yds of penalties on 30 violations, which ranks 77th in the country in terms of giving up free yards. For the year thus far, the Bobcats have racked up 1,577 yards via the pass in addition to an average of 315.4 passing yards per game, which ranks 13th in the nation. Concerning their scoring prowess, the Bobcats sit 80th in D-1 averaging 28.8 PPG.

Ohio has given up a total of 986 yards on the ground (197.2 yards per game) and 9 touchdowns by way of the ground game on the campaign. They have given up 18 touchdowns via the pass as well as 380.6 yards per contest, which puts them in 131st in Division 1. The Bobcats defense has been on the field for 385 plays, which ranks 117th in the nation. The Bobcats are conceding 42.0 PPG, which puts them 128th in the nation. This season, they have allowed 210 points.

Who will win tonight's Zips/Bobcats college football game against the spread?

Guy's Pick: Take the Zips +12.5

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