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The Central Michigan Chippewas (3-3) will host the Akron Zips (1-5) on Saturday at 3:30 PM ET.
The Zips are expected to lose by at least two scores (currently +12.5) against the Chippewas (with an over/under of 44.5 points).
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Game Info for Central Michigan vs. Akron
- Game Day: Saturday, October 14, 2023
- Game Time: 3:30 PM ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
- Location: Mount Pleasant, Michigan
- Stadium: Kelly/Shorts Stadium
| Favorite | Spread | Favorite Spread Odds | Underdog Spread Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Michigan | -12.5 | -110 | -110 | 44.5 | -111 | -109 | -491 | +365 |
Central Michigan Pick Insights
- Central Michigan is 2-4-0 against the spread this season.
- Four of Central Michigan’s six games with a set total have hit the over (66.7%).
Central Michigan Stats & Insights
- Despite sporting a bottom-25 defense that ranks 16th-worst in the FBS (437.2 yards allowed per game), Central Michigan has had more success offensively, ranking 106th in the FBS offensively totaling 340.5 yards per game.
- Central Michigan has the 95th-ranked scoring offense this year (23.7 points per game), and has been less effective defensively, ranking 16th-worst with 34 points allowed per game.
- Despite sporting a bottom-25 pass defense that ranks eighth-worst in the FBS (297.7 passing yards allowed per game), Central Michigan has played better on the other side of the ball, ranking 105th in the FBS by averaging 194.2 passing yards per game.
- Offensively, Central Michigan ranks 78th in the FBS with 146.3 rushing yards per game. Meanwhile, the defensive unit ranks 70th in rushing yards allowed per contest (139.5).
- Central Michigan ranks 25th-worst in third-down conversion rate (34.1%), but has played better on defense, ranking 96th with a 41.8% third-down percentage allowed.
- With two forced turnovers (127th in the FBS) against eight turnovers committed (65th in the FBS), Central Michigan’s -6 turnover margin is the ninth-worst in college football.
Central Michigan’s Best Players
- Jase Bauer has thrown for 879 yards (146.5 ypg) to lead Central Michigan, completing 59% of his passes and tossing four touchdown passes compared to four interceptions this season. He’s also contributed in the ground game with 139 rushing yards on 40 carries with six rushing touchdowns.
- The team’s top rusher, Myles Bailey, has carried the ball 74 times for 330 yards (55 per game), scoring two times.
- Marion Lukes has piled up 170 yards on 40 carries, scoring one time. He’s grabbed 17 passes for 174 yards (29 per game), as well.
- Jesse Prewitt III has hauled in 21 receptions for 306 yards (51 yards per game) to lead the team so far this season. He’s found the end zone three times as a receiver.
- Chris Parker has caught 14 passes for 255 yards (42.5 yards per game) and two touchdowns this year.
- Tyson Davis has compiled 14 grabs for 186 yards, an average of 31 yards per game. He’s scored two times as a receiver this season.
- Jacques Bristol has 2.5 sacks to lead the team, and also has three TFL and 15 tackles.
- Central Michigan’s leading tackler, Kyle Moretti, has 30 tackles, four TFL, and two sacks this year.
- Elijah Rikard has picked off a team-high one pass. He also has eight tackles and one pass defended to his name.
Akron Betting Insights
- Akron is 2-3-0 against the spread this year.
- Akron has a 1-1 record against the spread in games it was an underdog by 12.5 points or more this season.
- Two of Akron’s five games with a set total have hit the over (40%).
Akron Pick Insights
- Akron ranks sixth-worst in total yards per game (293.3), but it has been better on the defensive side of the ball, ranking 58th in the FBS with 356.8 total yards ceded per contest.
- Akron has not been getting things done offensively, ranking sixth-worst in the FBS with 16.5 points per game. It has been more productive on the other side of the ball, giving up 29.5 points per contest (97th-ranked).
- Akron ranks 25th-worst in passing yards per game (190.3), but it has been better on the defensive side of the ball, ranking 51st in the FBS with 213.7 passing yards allowed per contest.
- Akron’s running game has not been getting things done, ranking 13th-worst in the FBS with 103 rushing yards per game. It has been more productive on the defensive side of the ball, surrendering 143.2 rushing yards per contest (76th-ranked).
- Akron’s third-down offense has been a bottom-25 unit this season, posting a 28.9% third-down percentage, which ranks sixth-worst in the FBS. On the defensive side of the ball, it ranks 41st with a 34.9% third-down rate surrendered.
- Akron has fared poorly in terms of turnovers, as the team’s turnover margin of -4 is 22nd-worst in the FBS.
Akron’s Best Players
- DJ Iron has thrown for 718 yards on 88-of-133 passing with three touchdowns and three interceptions this season. He has chipped on the ground, as well, with 215 yards and two rushing touchdowns.
- The team’s top rusher, Lorenzo Lingard, has carried the ball 56 times for 287 yards (47.8 per game), with one touchdown this year. He’s proven to be a dual threat, racking up 191 receiving yards (31.8 per game) on 14 catches with one receiving touchdown.
- Jasaiah Gathings has hauled in 204 receiving yards on 22 catches to pace his squad so far this season.
- Daniel George’s 36 targets have resulted in 21 catches for 188 yards.
- CJ Nunnally has five sacks to pace the team, and also has seven TFL and 21 tackles.
- Bryan McCoy, Akron’s tackle leader, has 31 tackles, two TFL, and one sack this year.
- Tyson Durant has picked off a team-leading one pass. He also has six tackles and one pass defended to his name.
