Central Michigan vs Akron Prediction, Picks & Odds | 04 Oct 2025

College Football Betting Preview: Central Michigan vs Akron

Central Michigan face off against Akron in this NCAAF Week 6 matchup at InfoCision Stadium - Summa Field, with kickoff scheduled for 15:30 on Saturday 4 October. Our betting preview features expert predictions, picks, the latest betting odds and H2H stats.

Can Akron Keep the Scores Close?

We’ll take a chance on Akron who have been given a generous +7.5 on the spread. We think -115 can be taken with confidence that they cover the line against Central Michigan.

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17-10 CMU Triumph in Previous H2H

Central Michigan Chippewas claimed a home victory in their previous game. A 24-13 triumph against Eastern Michigan Eagles at Kelly/Shorts Stadium made it back-to-back wins.

Akron Zips lost on the road in their last game. Toledo Rockets won 45-3 at Glass Bowl.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Central Michigan had the edge in the most recent matchup between these teams. At Kelly/Shorts Stadium, they recorded a 17-10 win over Akron. In the previous 3 H2H meetings, Central Michigan have won every time.

Central Michigan vs Akron Prediction & Picks

Head into Central Michigan vs Akron with expert betting insights, including our main match prediction, best correct score pick and a value-driven bet builder. Dive into each section below for more.

Game Prediction

If you agree that Akron can go fairly close in this college football showdown, then back the underdogs against the spread here. The +7.5 makes lots of appeal at -115.

Injuries are always factored in by the CFB handicappers at Sportsgambler.com. Our predictions are also shaped by recent form, with up-to-date stats playing a key role before any selections are locked in.

Key Central Michigan vs Akron stats:

• The +7.5 line has been covered by Akron in 13 of their last 20 games at home.
• The +7.5 line has been covered by Akron in 6 of their last 10 games at home.
• The -7.5 line hasn’t been covered by Central Michigan in 17 consecutive games on the road.
• The -7.5 line hasn’t been covered by Central Michigan in 19 of their last 20 games on the road.
• The +7.5 line has been covered by Akron in 2 consecutive games against Central Michigan.

Akron +7.5 Probability

According to the top sportsbooks, our pick has a 53.5% chance of delivering a return. However, our cappers think that the probability is close to 60% taking all factors into consideration. This college bet can therefore be backed with confidence.

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Best Bet

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Correct Score Prediction

Central Michigan 21 - 20 Akron

We’ll roll the dice and go for the Chippewas to register a 21-20 victory. We don’t think that there will be too much between the teams and we’re happy to take the huge odds.

Central Michigan vs Akron 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 Giving CMU Plenty of Respect

Central Michigan are regarded as having a 75% chance of winning this college game according to the latest betting odds. The sportsbooks have priced them up at -294. Akron are the underdogs at +235 and they’re regarded as least likely to win.

The spread currently stands at 7.5 and the total points line is 46.5. A wager on the Totals allows football bettors to use the latest data to good effect. Those that want to back Under 46.5 can find odds of -110 available.

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Moneyline

CMU

-294

Akron

+235

Point Spread

CMU -7.5

-105

Akron +7.5

-115

Total Points

Under 46.5

-110

Over 46.5

-110

Player Props & Micro Betting

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Akron Hold Five Wins From Last Ten at Home

Akron have a 5-5 record in their last 10 home games, averaging 23.70 points scored and 24.70 points allowed.

Central Michigan have gone 1-9 across their last 10 games away from home, averaging 14.80 points on offense and surrendering 38.30 on defense.

Central Michigan defeated Akron 28-21 the last time they played at InfoCision Stadium - Summa Field.

Last 10 Games		W-L	P	PF	PA	O46.5	U46.5
Akron Home Stats		5-5	48.40	23.70	24.70	6	4
Central Michigan Away Stats		1-9	53.10	14.80	38.30	7	3

• W-L = Wins-Losses
• P = Avg. Points
• PF = Avg. Points For
• PA = Avg. Points Against
• O46.5 = Games Over 46.5 Points
• U46.5 = Games Under 46.5 Points

Last 5 & H2H

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Central Michigan Chippewas Stats

Akron Zips Stats

Moneyline

• 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games
• 1 win and 9 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games
• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• -7.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 2 of the last 10 games
• -7.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have not covered the spread in any of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• +7.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 games
• +7.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 46.00 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 53.10 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 46.5: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
• Over 46.5 on the Road: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 17.10 pts and allowed 28.90 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 14.80 pts and allowed 38.30 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 49.50 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 48.40 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 46.5: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games
• Over 46.5 at Home: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 21.20 pts and allowed 28.30 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 23.70 pts and allowed 24.70 pts in the last 10 home games

NCAAF Standings Select Season 2025/20262024/20252023/20242022/20232021/20222020/20212019/2020

Mid-American	W	L	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Central Michigan	3	2	109	145	-36	2-0	1-2	2W
Ohio	3	2	144	136	8	3-0	0-2	2W
Toledo	3	2	179	62	117	3-0	0-2	1W
Bowling Green	2	3	106	129	-23	2-0	0-3	2L
Buffalo	2	3	120	98	22	1-2	1-1	2L
Western Michigan	2	3	97	121	-24	2-1	0-2	2W
Ball State	1	3	62	133	-71	1-0	0-3	1L
Kent State	1	3	73	176	-103	1-1	0-2	3L
Miami (OH)	1	3	93	103	-10	1-1	0-2	1W
Northern Illinois	1	3	41	81	-40	1-1	0-2	3L
Akron	1	4	82	161	-79	1-1	0-3	1L
Eastern Michigan	1	4	120	183	-63	1-1	0-3	1L
Massachusetts	0	4	49	158	-109	0-2	0-2	4L