Akron Zips vs Western Michigan Broncos Prediction, 10/12/2024 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Akron Zips vs Western Michigan Broncos

Date: Saturday, October 12, 2024

Location: Waldo Stadium in Kalamazoo, MI

TV: ESPN+

Odds/Point Spread: Broncos (-9.5)

Total/Over-Under: 53.5

The Western Michigan Broncos (2-3) are welcoming the Akron Zips (1-5) at Waldo Stadium on Saturday, October 12, 2024. Western Michigan opens this contest as 9.5-point favorites. The total has been set at 53.5.

The Akron Zips step onto the field holding a record of 1-5 this season. In their last game, the Zips took on the Bowling Green Falcons and went home with a loss by a final score of 27-20. For the game, they had 54 plays which totaled 321 yards. The Akron Zips ended up running the ball 22 times and totaled 115 yards, which is an average of 5.2 yards per tote. When it came to stopping the run, the Zips gave up 117 yards on 36 tries, which is 3.3 yards per rush surrendered. Akron gave up 24 completions on 30 tries for a total of 268 yards, and a completion percentage of 80.0%.

The Zips have attained 1,553 total yards for the year. When it comes to getting the ball in the endzone, Akron has totaled 7 passing touchdowns and 2 rushing touchdowns. They have surrendered the ball 9 times. Akron has accumulated 88 first downs offensively, and they have committed 35 penalties for 295 yds. As a unit they're averaging 64.7 yards on the ground ranking this team at 131st in college football. When talking about getting in the endzone, the Akron Zips have an average of 15.2 points per outing.

The Zips sit in 128th in college football concerning team defense, allowing 38.0 points per game. The opposition is running for 4.8 yards per attempt on the ground and 196.7 rushing yards per game so far this season. Over the course of this season, they have conceded 1,180 rushing yards through 6 games. When it comes to passing yards, the Zips are giving up 1,356 yards which puts them in 114th in the country. They have conceded 226.0 yards per game via the pass and giving up a completion percentage of 65.5%. For the year, they have surrendered 422.7 yards per contest which ranks them 110th in college football. They have given up 12 touchdowns via the pass and 16 touchdowns pounding the rock.

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The Broncos head into this matchup 2-3 this year. In their last game, the Broncos went home victorious with a score of 45-42 when they faced the Ball State Cardinals. Western Michigan ran the football for 4.9 yards per carry, totaling 197 yards on 40 attempts. The Broncos finished the game with a total of 461 yards while running 69 plays (6.7 yds per play). The Broncos pass defense gave up a completion rate of 62.9%, surrendering 329 yards on 22 out of 35 passing. Western Michigan conceded 30 attempts on the ground for 68 yards (2.3 yds per carry).

The Western Michigan Broncos average 363.2 yards per contest, which has them sitting 91st in college football. The Western Michigan offense has accrued 204 penalty yds on 22 infractions, which ranks them 122nd in Division 1 in terms of helping out the other team. They maintain an average of 181.8 yards per game via the rush and have run for 909 yards in total. They have given away 2 interceptions while conceding 3 fumbles and they have earned 93 first downs. When it comes to putting points on the board, the Broncos rank 80th in D-1 with 27.6 points per game. For the year to this point, the Broncos have compiled 907 passing yards as well as holding an average of 181.4 passing yards per contest, which ranks 106th in the country.

The Broncos are allowing 36.8 PPG, which has them ranked 126th in D-1. Western Michigan has conceded a total of 919 yards rushing (183.8 yards per contest) as well as 12 touchdowns on the ground on the campaign. Over the course of the season, they have allowed 184 pts. They have allowed the opposition 9 touchdowns through the air as well as 244.8 yards/outing, which has them ranked 102nd in the country. The Broncos defense has been on the field for 345 plays, which ranks them 75th in the nation. They have tallied 3 fumbles recovered and 2 interceptions on the campaign.

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

Tony's Pick: Take the Zips +9.5

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