Central Michigan Chippewas vs Akron Zips Prediction, 10/15/2022 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Central Michigan Chippewas vs Akron Zips

Date: Saturday, October 15, 2022

Location: InfoCision Stadium in Akron, OH

TV: ESPN+

Odds/Point Spread: Zips (+12.5)

Total/Over-Under: 59

InfoCision Stadium is where the Akron Zips (1-5) will compete against the Central Michigan Chippewas (1-5) on Saturday. Akron opens this game as 12.5-point dogs. The betting total is set at 59.

The Central Michigan Chippewas step onto the field holding a record of 1-5 this year. In their last game, the Chippewas faced off with the Ball State Cardinals and went home with a loss by a final score of 17-16. Lew Nichols led the offense in rushing for the Chippewas with 31 totes for 97 yards (3.1 yds per carry). Daniel Richardson connected on 19/40 with 210 yds passing and 1 touchdown. He had a quarterback rating of 99.9 and ended the game without throwing an interception. On the ground, the Chippewas gave up 128 yards on 38 attempts, which averages out to 3.4 yds per run allowed. Central Michigan conceded 15 pass completions on 27 tries for 122 yds, and a completion rate of 55.6%. In all, they tallied 89 plays which totaled 340 yds. The Central Michigan Chippewas ran the football 49 different times and accumulated 130 yds, which had them averaging 2.7 yards per attempt.

The Chippewas have tallied 2,411 total yards over the course of this season. When it comes to getting the ball in the endzone, Central Michigan has earned 12 touchdowns via the pass and 9 rushing touchdowns. They have turned the football over 13 different times. Central Michigan has accounted for 136 1st downs as a unit, and they have been hurt by 42 penalties for 411 yds. As a team they are averaging 123.5 yards on the ground which ranks them 97th in college football. When it comes to scoring points, the Central Michigan Chippewas have an average of 26.0 PPG.

The Chippewas are ranked 100th in the nation regarding team defense, conceding 30.7 PPG. Opposing teams are running for an average of 3.8 yards per running attempt and 144.0 rushing yards per game for the year. Overall, they have given up 864 rushing yards through 6 outings. Concerning yards through the air, the Chippewas have given up 1,441 yds which ranks them 92nd in Division 1. They have given up 240.2 yards per game through the air in addition to conceding a completion percentage of 59.1%. Overall, they have yielded 384.2 yards per game ranking them 73rd in D-1. They have conceded 13 touchdowns through the air in addition to 11 touchdowns running the ball.

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The Zips come into this matchup with a record of 1-5 for this season. When they last played, the Zips walked away with a loss by a score of 55-34 against the Ohio Bobcats. Demarcus Irons Jr. finished the contest with 418 yards on 43/54 passing while his quarterback rating was 140.9. He tossed 1 interception and his average yards per pass attempt was 7.7. Clyde Price carried the football 14 times for 39 yds, finishing the game with 2.8 yards per carry for Akron. Akron rushed for 2.3 yards per carry, totaling 60 yards on 26 carries. The Zips finished the game with 478 yds and they ran 80 plays (6.0 yards per play). The Zips pass defense allowed a completion rate of 88.9%, surrendering 427 yards on 24 out of 27 passing. Akron allowed 31 attempts on the ground for 134 yards (4.3 yards per carry).

The Akron Zips maintain an average of 348.7 yards per contest, which has them ranked 102nd in Division 1. The Akron offense has compiled 387 yards of penalties on 42 violations, which is good for 39th in Division 1 in terms of giving up free yards. For the season to this point, the Zips currently sit at 1,641 passing yards in addition to holding an average of 273.5 passing yards per outing, which is ranked 33rd in the country. When it comes to their scoring prowess, the Zips are sitting 119th in D-1 averaging 18.3 points per contest.

Akron has allowed a total of 1,153 yards rushing (192.2 yards per contest) as well as 18 touchdowns rushing so far this season. They have given up 13 touchdowns through the air and 294.0 yards per game, which has them sitting 123rd in Division 1. The Zips defense has taken part in 413 plays, which ranks 87th in college football. The Zips are allowing 40.8 PPG, ranking them 128th in the country. This year, they have conceded 245 points in total.

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

Josh's Pick: Take the Chippewas -12.5

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