Akron Zips
American Football NCAAF Memorial Stadium Sat 6 Sep 19:30
Nebraska Cornhuskers
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  2. SGP Picks
  3. Odds
  4. Player Props
  5. Stats
  6. Standings

College Football Betting Preview: Akron vs Nebraska

Akron face off against Nebraska in this NCAAF Week 2 matchup at Memorial Stadium, with kickoff scheduled for 19:30 on Saturday, September 6. Our betting preview features expert predictions, picks, the latest betting odds and H2H stats.

Will Akron Cover the Line?

The best wager could be Akron at -115 on the spread. They’ve been given a +34.5 points start and should be able to stay relatively close to Nebraska.

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Akron Defeated in Most Recent Game

Akron Zips lost when they last took to the field. At InfoCision Stadium - Summa Field, they were turned over 10-0 at home to Wyoming Cowboys.

Nebraska Cornhuskers got the win in their last game. A 20-17 triumph occurred at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium when meeting Cincinnati Bearcats.

Akron vs Nebraska Prediction & Picks

Get the full betting picture for Akron vs Nebraska, including our expert match prediction, likely scoreline, must-watch player props and a tailored bet builder ready to use.

Game Prediction

Akron have been given a more than generous +34.5 line on the spread. We think they can avoid a big loss in this college football matchup and you can play them at -115.

Our CFB handicappers start by reviewing the latest team news for each team, followed by a close look at recent form. That information is then applied to the most relevant stats to reach a well-informed verdict.

Key Akron vs Nebraska stats:

  • The +34.5 line has been covered by Akron in 9 consecutive games.
  • The +34.5 line has been covered by Akron in 17 of their last 20 games.
  • The -34.5 line hasn’t been covered by Nebraska in 20 consecutive games at home.

Akron +34.5 Probability

The top betting apps are suggesting that our pick has a 53.5% chance of delivering a return. In the opinion of our cappers, there’s actually a probability of success closer to 60%. This college bet can therefore be backed with confidence.

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Dylan Raiola Under 241.5 Passing Yards -114 BetMGM logo

Dylan Raiola (Nebraska) can be backed at -114 to finish with fewer than 241.5 passing yards. There’s a strong case for choosing him to fall short of the required line in the QB Passing Yards market.

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Emmett Johnson Under 86.5 Rushing Yards -114 BetMGM logo

Emmett Johnson (Nebraska) can be backed at -114 to have less than 86.5 rushing yards. Several factors suggest he will fall short of the Player Rushing Yards line, making this an appealing wager.

Latest Emmett Johnson Player Prop Odds

Same Game Parlay Picks

Spread Akron +34.5
Totals Under 47.5
Passing Yards Dylan Raiola Under 241.5

Try out our same game parlay pick which starts with Akron +34.5. We’ve also gone for Under 47.5 points and Dylan Raiola (Nebraska) to go Under 241.5 passing yards.

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Correct Score Prediction

Akron Akron logo 6 - 38 Nebraska logo Nebraska

Should you want to go for a selection at massive odds, head to the correct score lines where the Huskers can be backed speculatively to achieve a 38-6 victory.

Akron vs Nebraska Odds

The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the betting predictions and bet builder tips.

Books Expecting a Landslide Win for Nebraska

It’s a tall order for Akron to win this college game and that is reflected in the fact that some sportsbooks are not offering Moneyline betting. However, the spread provides an opportunity to take a view on which team will perform best.

34.5 is where the spread lies, with total points being 47.5 right now. Football bettors regularly enjoy the opportunity to wager on the Totals. Those who wager Under 47.5 can get -106.

The good news is that you can access a huge selection of team props and game lines for most college football matchups. The top sportsbooks have a massive range of pre-game and in-game wagering options.

Player Odds

Receiving Yards

Rushing Yards

Emmett Johnson (Nebraska)
Over 86.5
-112
Under 86.5
-112
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Nebraska Own Six Victories From Previous Ten at Home

Nebraska own a 6-4 mark in their past 10 home games, putting up 25.50 points on average and giving up 15.00.

Akron have a 1-9 record in their last 10 games away from home, posting 15.90 points per contest while yielding 35.10.

Last 10 Games W-L P PF PA O47.5 U47.5
Nebraska logo Nebraska Home Stats 6-4 40.50 25.50 15.00 2 8
Akron logo Akron Away Stats 1-9 51.00 15.90 35.10 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
Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

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Nebraska Cornhuskers logo Nebraska Cornhuskers Stats
Moneyline
  • 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 1 win and 9 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
Moneyline
  • 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 home games
Point Spread
Point Spread
Total Points
Total Points

NCAAF Standings Select Season

Big Ten W L PF PA N. Pts Home Away Strk
Indiana 9 0 418 97 321 6-0 3-0 9W
Ohio State 8 0 293 55 238 5-0 3-0 8W
Oregon 7 1 330 108 222 4-1 3-0 2W
Michigan 7 2 253 155 98 5-0 2-2 3W
Iowa 6 2 250 105 145 4-1 2-1 3W
USC 6 2 318 179 139 4-0 2-2 1W
Washington 6 2 284 167 117 4-1 2-1 1W
Minnesota 6 3 214 194 20 6-0 0-3 1W
Nebraska 6 3 297 178 119 4-2 2-1 1L
Illinois 6 3 298 233 65 4-1 2-2 1W
Northwestern 5 3 180 134 46 4-1 1-2 1L
Maryland 4 4 208 176 32 3-3 1-1 4L
Rutgers 4 5 264 280 -16 3-2 1-3 1L
UCLA 3 5 163 248 -85 2-2 1-3 1L
Penn State 3 5 252 174 78 3-2 0-3 5L
Michigan State 3 6 230 283 -53 3-2 0-4 6L
Wisconsin 2 6 100 191 -91 2-3 0-3 6L
Purdue 2 7 199 243 -44 2-3 0-4 7L
Mid-American W L PF PA N. Pts Home Away Strk
Miami (OH) 5 3 208 171 37 3-1 2-2 5W
Ohio 5 3 234 198 36 4-0 1-3 2W
Buffalo 5 4 223 176 47 2-3 3-1 1W
Western Michigan 5 4 201 171 30 4-1 1-3 1W
Central Michigan 5 4 217 216 1 3-0 2-4 1L
Toledo 4 4 254 128 126 4-0 0-4 1L
Ball State 3 5 131 238 -107 3-0 0-5 1L
Kent State 3 5 149 292 -143 3-1 0-4 1W
Akron 3 6 169 261 -92 2-2 1-4 1W
Bowling Green 3 6 164 231 -67 3-2 0-4 3L
Northern Illinois 2 6 107 177 -70 2-2 0-4 1W
Eastern Michigan 2 7 217 296 -79 2-2 0-5 2L
Massachusetts 0 8 92 287 -195 0-4 0-4 8L