Akron Zips vs Central Michigan Chippewas Prediction, 10/14/2023 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Akron Zips vs Central Michigan Chippewas

Date: Saturday, October 14, 2023

Location: Kelly/Shorts Stadium in Mount Pleasant, MI

TV: ESPN+

Odds/Point Spread: Chippewas (-13)

Total/Over-Under: 48

The Akron Zips (1-5) are en route to Kelly/Shorts Stadium on Saturday, October 14, 2023 where they will play the Central Michigan Chippewas (3-3). Central Michigan opens this matchup as 13-point favorites. The total comes in at 48.

The Akron Zips come into this matchup with a record of 1-5 this year. The last time they stepped onto the field, the Zips played against the NIU Huskies and took a loss by a score of 55-14. Lorenzo Lingard was the best rusher for the Zips with 12 attempts for 49 yards (4.1 yds per attempt). Tahj Bullock finished 19/34 with 146 yards passing and 1 touchdown. He had a quarterback rating of 95.8 and ended the contest with 1 pick. In the running game, the Zips gave up 380 yds on 35 tries, which averages out to 10.9 yds per run surrendered. Akron allowed 10 pass completions on 17 tries for a total of 191 yds, and a completion percentage of 58.8%. At the end of the game, they ran 75 plays which gave them a total of 253 yards. The Akron Zips ran the football 41 different times and totaled 107 yds, earning them an average of 2.6 yards per attempt.

When it comes to putting the ball in the endzone, the Akron Zips hold an average of 16.5 points per contest. As a team they average 102.3 yards in the run game which has them sitting 121st in the country. The Zips currently have 1,768 total yards this season. When it comes to distribution of touchdowns, Akron has earned 5 passing touchdowns and 5 touchdowns on the ground. Akron has recorded 104 first downs, and they have been flagged for 40 infractions for 346 yards. They have turned the football over 12 different times.

The Zips are ranked 97th in the nation concerning team defense, allowing 29.5 points per game. They are allowing teams to run for an average of 4.4 yards per running attempt and 143.2 rushing yards per contest on the year. Over the course of this year, they have conceded 859 rushing yards through 6 games. Regarding yards via the pass, the Zips are allowing 1,282 yards which has them sitting in 69th in Division 1. They are allowing 213.7 yards per game through the air as well as giving up a completion percentage of 53.6%. During this campaign, they are surrendering 356.8 yards per game ranking them 58th in the country. They have allowed 12 touchdowns by air as well as 10 touchdowns via the ground game.

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The Chippewas step onto the field holding a record of 3-3 for this year. When they last stepped on the field, the Chippewas took a loss by a final score of 37-13 when they played the Buffalo Bulls. Jase Bauer carried the rock 6 times for 31 yds, finishing the game with 5.2 yards per carry for Central Michigan. Jase Bauer (2 TDs) finished the contest with 280 yards on 28/49 through the air while his QB rating was 106.4. He had 3 picks and his average yards per attempt was 5.7. Central Michigan surrendered 35 rush attempts for 123 yds (3.5 yds per carry). The Chippewas secondary gave up a completion rate of 62.5%, surrendering 232 yds on 20 out of 32 through the air. The Chippewas finished the contest with a total of 360 yds and they ran 74 plays (4.9 yards per play). Central Michigan ran for 3.2 yards per carry, finishing with 80 yards on 25 carries.

In terms of this team's ability to score points, the Chippewas are sitting 95th in the nation scoring 23.7 PPG. The Central Michigan Chippewas average 342.2 yards/outing, which is good for 105th in the country. The Central Michigan offense has 329 penalty yards on 35 infractions, which has them ranked 61st in Division 1 in terms of making mistakes. They have thrown 7 picks while surrendering 1 fumbles and they have tallied 116 first downs. For the year thus far, the Chippewas have thrown for a total of 1,165 yards through the air as well as an average of 194.2 passing yards per game, which ranks 105th in college football. They have an average of 148.0 yards per game via the ground game and have toted the ball for 888 yards for the season.

Central Michigan has surrendered a total of 837 yards on the ground (139.5 yards per game) in addition to 12 touchdowns via the rush so far this year. They have yielded 12 touchdowns through the air in addition to 297.7 yards per outing, which puts them in 126th in D-1. They have totaled 1 fumble recovered and 1 interception for the season. The Chippewas defense has been on the field for 386 plays, which is good for 79th in Division 1. The Chippewas are giving up 34.0 points per contest, which puts them 119th in the country. This season, they have allowed 204 points.

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

Tony's Pick: Take the Chippewas -13

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