Akron Zips
American Football NCAAF Protective Stadium Sat 13 Sep 20:30
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College Football Betting Preview: Akron vs UAB

Akron face off against UAB in this NCAAF matchup at Protective Stadium, with kickoff scheduled for 20:30 on Saturday 13 September. Our betting preview features expert predictions, picks, the latest betting odds and H2H stats.

UAB Can Win By a Big Margin

Our prediction is that UAB will get the better of Akron by a significant margin. With this in mind, let’s go for them at -11.5 on the spread which is currently available at odds of -110.

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31-20 Victory for UAB in Last H2H

Akron Zips have been defeated in back-to-back games. On the road, they recently suffered a 68-0 loss against Nebraska Cornhuskers at Memorial Stadium.

UAB Blazers were defeated in their last game. On the road, they suffered a 38-24 reverse against Navy Midshipmen at Navy Marine Corps Memorial Stadium.

Head-to-Head Statistics

UAB beat Akron when the teams last met. It was a 31-20 scoreline at InfoCision Stadium - Summa Field.

Akron vs UAB Prediction & Picks

Prepare for Akron vs UAB with our expert betting guide featuring a trusted match prediction, a correct score recommendation and a well-crafted bet builder.

Game Prediction

We’re sweet on UAB who are -11.5 on the spread. The favorites should enjoy a big win in this college football showdown and cover the line at -110.

Our CFB predictions are built after tracking the latest team news and reviewing recent form. We also dive into stats, which often serve as a solid barometer for how the action might unfold.

Key Akron vs UAB stats:

  • The +11.5 line hasn’t been covered by Akron in 7 of their last 10 games on the road.
  • The +11.5 line hasn’t been covered by Akron in 3 of their last 5 games on the road.

UAB -11.5 Probability

When you look at the latest odds, our pick has a 52.4% chance of delivering a return. After careful examination, our experts have this probability somewhere between 55-60%. That means we are regarding it as a value wager.

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Same Game Parlay Picks

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Totals Over 57.5
First Score Method Touchdown

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Correct Score Prediction

Akron Akron logo 23 - 38 UAB logo UAB

There are stacks of correct score lines available and we’re looking at UAB to achieve a winning scoreline of 38-23 where a massive potential return is on the cards.

Akron vs UAB 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.

UAB Big Favorites to Win

According to the Moneyline betting odds, UAB are red-hot -417 favorites with the sportsbooks and that means a 81% chance of winning this college game. If you’re looking for an alternative angle, Akron are trading at +315.

The spread is calculated to be 11.5, while total points comes in at 57.5. There are many ways to wager on football including the Totals. Those who wager Under 57.5 can get -110.

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Player Props & Micro Betting

Should you be more interested in a specific individual who is competing, check out the gambling sites’ prop bets where you can pick out player and quarterback lines that focus on performance rather than the game result.

Micro betting is an exciting way to wager on college football. There are a huge range of live lines and it’s a simple case of predicting what is going to happen next. Field Goal Outcome, Next Drive Result and Next Play Result are often among the options.

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UAB Have Picked Up Six Wins in Past Ten at Home

UAB own a 6-4 mark in their past 10 home games, scoring 35.30 points per contest and conceding 33.40.

Akron own a 1-9 mark in their past 10 games away from home, averaging 14.50 points on offense and surrendering 37.80 on defense.

Last 10 Games W-L P PF PA O57.5 U57.5
UAB logo UAB Home Stats 6-4 68.70 35.30 33.40 7 3
Akron logo Akron Away Stats 1-9 52.30 14.50 37.80 4 6
  • W-L = Wins-Losses
  • P = Avg. Points
  • PF = Avg. Points For
  • PA = Avg. Points Against
  • O57.5 = Games Over 57.5 Points
  • U57.5 = Games Under 57.5 Points
Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Akron Zips logo Akron Zips Stats
UAB Blazers logo UAB Blazers 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
  • 3 wins and 7 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

American Athletic W L PF PA N. Pts Home Away Strk
Memphis 2 0 83 26 57 1-0 1-0 2W
Navy 2 0 90 31 59 2-0 0-0 2W
North Texas 2 0 84 30 54 1-0 1-0 2W
South Florida 2 0 52 23 29 1-0 1-0 2W
Temple 2 0 97 17 80 1-0 1-0 2W
Tulane 2 0 56 34 22 1-0 1-0 2W
Army 1 1 51 51 0 0-1 1-0 1W
East Carolina 1 1 73 27 46 1-0 0-1 1W
Florida Atlantic 1 1 63 53 10 1-0 0-1 1W
Rice 1 1 23 47 -24 0-1 1-0 1L
Tulsa 1 1 49 28 21 1-0 0-1 1L
UAB 1 1 76 80 -4 1-0 0-1 1L
Charlotte 0 2 14 54 -40 0-2 0-0 2L
UTSA 0 2 60 85 -25 0-1 0-1 2L
Mid-American W L PF PA N. Pts Home Away Strk
Bowling Green 1 1 46 41 5 1-0 0-1 1L
Buffalo 1 1 55 29 26 1-0 0-1 1W
Central Michigan 1 1 33 59 -26 0-0 1-1 1L
Kent State 1 1 35 79 -44 1-0 0-1 1L
Northern Illinois 1 1 28 37 -9 1-0 0-1 1L
Ohio 1 1 48 44 4 1-0 0-1 1W
Toledo 1 1 61 45 16 1-0 0-1 1W
Akron 0 2 0 78 -78 0-1 0-1 2L
Ball State 0 2 3 73 -70 0-0 0-2 2L
Eastern Michigan 0 2 50 80 -30 0-1 0-1 2L
Massachusetts 0 2 36 69 -33 0-2 0-0 2L
Miami (OH) 0 2 17 62 -45 0-0 0-2 2L
Western Michigan 0 2 36 56 -20 0-1 0-1 2L