Akron Zips vs Ohio Bobcats Prediction, 9/28/2024 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Akron Zips vs Ohio Bobcats

Date: Saturday, September 28, 2024

Location: Peden Stadium in Athens, OH

TV: ESPN+

Odds/Point Spread: Bobcats (-12.0)

Total/Over-Under: 46

Peden Stadium is the location where the Ohio Bobcats (2-2) will attempt to beat the Akron Zips (1-3) on Saturday, September 28, 2024. Ohio opens this game as 12.0-point favorites from oddsmakers. The over/under is set at 46.

The Akron Zips head into this matchup 1-3 this season. The last time they stepped onto the field, the Zips took on the South Carolina Gamecocks and walked away from this one with a loss by a score of 50-7. On the ground, the Zips gave up 273 yds on 53 attempts, which averages out to 5.2 yards per run allowed. Akron allowed 19 pass completions on 27 tries for 276 yards, and a completion percentage of 70.4%. For the game, they ran 51 plays which totaled 154 yds. The Akron Zips ended up rushing 21 different times and compiled 37 yards, which earned them an average of 1.8 yards per tote.

The Zips have racked up 1,054 total yards for this campaign. In terms of scoring touchdowns, Akron has earned 6 passing touchdowns and 1 touchdown on the ground. They have turned the football over 7 times. Akron has earned 59 first downs as a unit, and they have been flagged for 27 penalties for 227 yds. As a unit they have an average of 72.8 yards on the ground ranking them 129th in Division 1. Regarding scoring points, the Akron Zips are sitting at 15.3 points per outing.

The Zips rank 130th in Division 1 in terms of team defense, allowing 42.8 points per contest. The opposition is running for an average of 5.1 yards per rushing attempt and 206.8 rushing yards per contest so far this season. In total, they have allowed 827 yards via the ground game in 4 games. When talking about passing yards, the Zips are giving up 884 yds which puts them in 88th in the country. They have given up 221.0 yards per contest through the air and allowed a completion percentage of 61.8%. In total, they have surrendered 427.8 yards/contest putting them 114th in the country. They have allowed 10 touchdowns by air in addition to 11 touchdowns on the ground.

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The Bobcats come into this game with a record of 2-2 for this year. In their last game, the Bobcats walked away with a loss by a score of 41-6 when they faced the Kentucky Wildcats. The Bobcats finished the game with 223 yds and they ran 51 plays (4.4 yards per play). Ohio rushed the ball for 3.5 yds per carry, finishing with a total of 113 yards on 32 attempts. Ohio relinquished 41 rush attempts for 206 yards (5.0 yards per carry). The Bobcats pass defense allowed a completion percentage of 70.4%, surrendering 282 yards on 19 out of 27 through the air.

In terms of the points being put on the board, the Bobcats are ranking 114th in college football with 19.0 PPG. The Ohio Bobcats have an average of 349.3 yards/outing, which ranks them 100th in Division 1. The Ohio offense has totaled 192 yds of penalties on 20 infractions, which ranks 91st in college football in terms of giving up free yards. They have given away 5 picks while surrendering 3 fumbles and they have been able to earn 82 first downs. For the year so far, the Bobcats have compiled 682 yards via the pass as well as an average of 170.5 throwing yards per contest, which ranks 112th in the country. They maintain an average of 178.8 rushing yards per game and have toted the ball for 715 yards in total.

The Bobcats are surrendering 26.3 PPG, which has them 85th in D-1. Ohio has conceded a total of 521 yards on the ground (130.3 yards per outing) in addition to 6 touchdowns via the rush so far this season. In total, they have allowed 105 total points. They have conceded 5 touchdowns via the pass in addition to 250.0 yards/outing, which has them ranked 109th in college football. The Bobcats defense has taken part in 265 plays, which is good for 92nd in the nation. They have totaled 1 fumble recovered and 2 interceptions so far this season.

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

Josh's Pick: Take the Zips +12.0

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