Akron vs Minnesota Prediction, Picks & Odds | 19 Sep 2026
College Football Betting Preview: Akron vs Minnesota
Akron battle Minnesota at Huntington Bank Stadium, with kickoff scheduled for 12:00 on Saturday, September 19.
Akron can avoid a big loss against Minnesota, with bettors able to back them against the spread. The underdogs should be able to cover +23.5 which have been made available at -110.
Akron Zips won their previous game, beating Robert Morris Colonials at home. It was a 45-10 win at InfoCision Stadium - Summa Field.
Minnesota Golden Gophers lost their last game, being beaten at home to Mississippi State Bulldogs 38-13 at Huntington Bank Stadium.
Akron vs Minnesota Prediction & Picks
Our Akron vs Minnesota betting tips provide expert coverage of all major angles, including our main match prediction, correct score recommendation and best bet builder insights.
Game Prediction
We don’t think Akron will be heavily beaten in this college football showdown. Our best pick is to take the underdogs at a generous +23.5, with odds of -110 available.
We’re always on top of team news and when combined with recent form, it helps us uncover the best value. Our college football handicappers also take a data-led approach, using key stats to back every pick.
Key Akron vs Minnesota stats:
Akron +23.5 Probability
According to the latest betting odds, our pick has a 52.4% chance of winning. In the opinion of our analysts, there’s actually a probability of success closer to 60%. This is why we regard this as a value wager.
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Same Game Parlay Picks
Our same game parlay pick is Akron +23.5 on the spread, Under 49.5 and the first score to be a Touchdown.
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Correct Score Prediction
14
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30
Minnesota
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Akron vs Minnesota 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.
With an estimated 98% chance of winning, the sportsbooks are taking no chances with their -5000 betting odds about Minnesota triumphing in this college game. For those wanting to oppose the market leader, you can get +1400 about Akron.
23.5 is where the spread lies, with total points being 49.5 right now. The beauty of the Totals is that you only have to choose from one of two options. There’s the chance to back Under 49.5 at -115.
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Minnesota With Eight Wins in Past Ten Home Games
Minnesota have a 8-2 record in their last 10 home games, scoring 30.80 points per contest and conceding 16.20.
Akron have gone 3-7 across their last 10 road games, posting 19.60 points per contest while yielding 33.60.
| Last 10 Games | W-L | P | PF | PA | O49.5 | U49.5 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Minnesota Home Stats |
8-2 | 47.00 | 30.80 | 16.20 | 5 | 5 | |
 Akron Away Stats |
3-7 | 53.20 | 19.60 | 33.60 | 6 | 4 | |
- W-L = Wins-Losses
- P = Avg. Points
- PF = Avg. Points For
- PA = Avg. Points Against
- O49.5 = Games Over 49.5 Points
- U49.5 = Games Under 49.5 Points
Latest regular season and playoff games stats.
Akron Zips Stats
Minnesota Golden Gophers Stats
- 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games
- 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
- +23.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 9 of the last 10 games
- +23.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 8 of the last 10 games on the road
- -23.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 1 of the last 10 games
- -23.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 2 of the last 10 home games
- Game Totals: An average of 51.00 pts in the previous 10 games
- Game Totals on the Road: An average of 53.20 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
- Over 49.5: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games
- Over 49.5 on the Road: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games on the road
- Team Totals: Have scored an average of 24.90 pts and allowed 26.10 pts in the last 10 games
- Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 19.60 pts and allowed 33.60 pts in the last 10 games on the road
- Game Totals: An average of 47.00 pts in the previous 10 games
- Game Totals at Home: An average of 45.60 pts in the previous 10 home games
- Over 49.5: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games
- Over 49.5 at Home: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 home games
- Team Totals: Have scored an average of 23.40 pts and allowed 23.60 pts in the last 10 games
- Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 30.30 pts and allowed 15.30 pts in the last 10 home games
| Big Ten | W | L | PF | PA | N. Pts | Home | Away | Strk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Indiana
|
2 | 0 | 107 | 16 | 91 | 2-0 | 0-0 | 2W |
Washington
|
2 | 0 | 40 | 24 | 16 | 2-0 | 0-0 | 2W |
Wisconsin
|
1 | 1 | 49 | 50 | -1 | 1-0 | 0-1 | 1W |
Purdue
|
1 | 1 | 80 | 57 | 23 | 1-1 | 0-0 | 1L |
Oregon
|
1 | 1 | 65 | 66 | -1 | 1-0 | 0-1 | 1L |
Ohio State
|
1 | 1 | 79 | 27 | 52 | 1-0 | 0-1 | 1L |
|
Minnesota
|
1 | 1 | 72 | 45 | 27 | 1-1 | 0-0 | 1L |
Illinois
|
1 | 1 | 69 | 54 | 15 | 1-1 | 0-0 | 1L |
USC
|
3 | 0 | 130 | 56 | 74 | 3-0 | 0-0 | 3W |
Iowa
|
2 | 0 | 56 | 13 | 43 | 2-0 | 0-0 | 2W |
UCLA
|
2 | 0 | 73 | 34 | 39 | 1-0 | 1-0 | 2W |
Penn State
|
2 | 0 | 72 | 9 | 63 | 1-0 | 1-0 | 2W |
Northwestern
|
1 | 0 | 34 | 18 | 16 | 1-0 | 0-0 | 1W |
Nebraska
|
2 | 0 | 105 | 28 | 77 | 2-0 | 0-0 | 2W |
Michigan
|
2 | 0 | 30 | 22 | 8 | 2-0 | 0-0 | 2W |
Michigan State
|
2 | 0 | 65 | 27 | 38 | 2-0 | 0-0 | 2W |
Maryland
|
2 | 0 | 100 | 14 | 86 | 1-0 | 1-0 | 2W |
Rutgers
|
0 | 2 | 42 | 65 | -23 | 0-1 | 0-1 | 2L |
| Mid-American | W | L | PF | PA | N. Pts | Home | Away | Strk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Eastern Michigan
|
1 | 2 | 56 | 79 | -23 | 1-1 | 0-1 | 2L |
UMass
|
2 | 0 | 74 | 31 | 43 | 1-0 | 1-0 | 2W |
|
Akron
|
1 | 1 | 61 | 48 | 13 | 1-0 | 0-1 | 1W |
Ball State
|
1 | 1 | 44 | 73 | -29 | 1-0 | 0-1 | 1W |
Buffalo
|
1 | 1 | 41 | 50 | -9 | 1-0 | 0-1 | 1L |
Central Michigan
|
1 | 1 | 20 | 48 | -28 | 1-0 | 0-1 | 1W |
Kent State
|
1 | 1 | 36 | 72 | -36 | 1-0 | 0-1 | 1W |
Miami (OH)
|
1 | 1 | 59 | 66 | -7 | 1-0 | 0-1 | 1W |
Ohio
|
1 | 1 | 50 | 76 | -26 | 1-0 | 0-1 | 1W |
Toledo
|
1 | 1 | 83 | 40 | 43 | 1-0 | 0-1 | 1W |
Western Michigan
|
1 | 1 | 61 | 27 | 34 | 1-0 | 0-1 | 1W |
Bowling Green
|
0 | 2 | 20 | 76 | -56 | 0-1 | 0-1 | 2L |
Sacramento State
|
1 | 2 | 72 | 77 | -5 | 1-0 | 0-2 | 1L |
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