Akron vs Central Michigan Prediction, Picks & Odds | 03 Oct 2026

College Football Betting Preview: Akron vs Central Michigan

Akron battle Central Michigan at Kelly/Shorts Stadium, with kickoff scheduled for 15:30 on Saturday, October 3.

There’s every chance that the total won’t be as high as 47.5, so we’re prepared to take the -114 that Central Michigan and Akron go under the line.

Akron Zips have been defeated in back-to-back games. They were recently beaten at home to UNLV Rebels by a 38-10 scoreline at InfoCision Stadium - Summa Field.

Central Michigan Chippewas have enjoyed two home wins in a row. They were defeated in their last game when losing 52-3 on the road against Miami Hurricanes.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Akron had the edge in the most recent matchup between these teams. At InfoCision Stadium - Summa Field, they recorded a 28-22 win over Central Michigan. In the past 4 H2H meetings, Central Michigan have won three.

Akron vs Central Michigan Prediction & Picks

Dive into our Akron vs Central Michigan betting tips, featuring an expert match prediction, our best correct score pick and a ready-made bet builder designed for value.

Game Prediction

Play the Unders at -114 when these college football teams take to the field. The 47.5 points line looks plenty big enough and we’re not sure the pair will combine to get this total.

We only publish our CFB predictions once we’ve got a clear and confident read on team news and the latest form. We also stay sharp by digging into the most valuable stats to support every pick we make.

Key Akron vs Central Michigan stats:

• The 47.5 line hasn’t been covered in 4 of the last 5 Central Michigan games.
• The 47.5 line hasn’t been covered in 7 of the last 10 Central Michigan games.
• The 47.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 3 Central Michigan games at home.

Under 47.5 Probability

The best betting apps imply that our pick has a 53.2% chance of winning. However, our analysts have this number closer to 60% based on their in-depth research. It's why we think it’s worth placing this college wager.

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Our Game Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Akron 13 - 28 Central Michigan

There are lots of different ways to back the Chippewas on the correct score betting and something like 28-13 in their favor might be along the right lines at massive odds.

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Akron vs Central Michigan Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

Central Michigan have the shortest price to win this college game, with the sportsbooks giving them a 70% probability due to their -238 Moneyline betting odds. Akron are regarded as a long shot to win and you can currently back them at +195.

The spread is 6.5 and the total points line is currently 47.5. The Totals offers football bettors an alternative way of getting involved. There’s the chance to back Under 47.5 at -114.

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Moneyline

Akron

+195

CMU

-238

Point Spread

Akron +6.5

-110

CMU -6.5

-110

Total Points

Under 47.5

-114

Over 47.5

-106

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Central Michigan With Seven Wins in Past Ten Home Games

Central Michigan own a 7-3 mark in their past 10 home games, averaging 24.30 points scored and 16.00 points allowed.

Akron have gone 3-7 across their last 10 games games on the road, scoring 17.90 points per contest and conceding 34.30.

When the teams last met at Kelly/Shorts Stadium, Central Michigan beat Akron 17-10.

Last 10 Games		W-L	P	PF	PA	O47.5	U47.5
Central Michigan Home Stats		7-3	40.30	24.30	16.00	4	6
Akron Away Stats		3-7	52.20	17.90	34.30	7	3

• W-L = Wins-Losses
• P = Avg. Points
• PF = Avg. Points For
• PA = Avg. Points Against
• O47.5 = Games Over 47.5 Points
• U47.5 = Games Under 47.5 Points

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Akron Zips Stats

Central Michigan Chippewas Stats

Moneyline

• 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games
• 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games
• 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• +6.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 games
• +6.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• -6.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 games
• -6.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 50.80 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 52.20 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 47.5: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 games
• Over 47.5 on the Road: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 23.50 pts and allowed 27.30 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 17.90 pts and allowed 34.30 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 41.90 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 40.30 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 47.5: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 games
• Over 47.5 at Home: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 18.20 pts and allowed 23.70 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 24.30 pts and allowed 16.00 pts in the last 10 home games

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