Wyoming Cowboys
American Football NCAAF InfoCision Stadium - Summa Field Thu 28 Aug 19:00
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College Football Betting Preview: Wyoming vs Akron

Wyoming meet Akron in this NCAAF Week 1 matchup at InfoCision Stadium - Summa Field, with kickoff scheduled for 19:00 on Thursday, August 28. Our betting preview features expert predictions, picks, the latest betting odds and H2H stats.

Expect a Tight Affair

We wouldn’t be surprised to see Akron triumph and it makes sense to take +6.5 on the spread at -115 when they go up against Wyoming.

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Both Teams Won Last Time Out

Wyoming Cowboys won their previous game by a 15-14 scoreline. It was on the road against Washington State Cougars at Martin Stadium.

Akron Zips were winners last time out. It was a 21-14 home victory against Toledo Rockets at InfoCision Stadium - Summa Field.

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Wyoming vs Akron Prediction & Picks

Get fully prepped for Wyoming vs Akron with our betting guide, featuring our expert match pick, predicted scoreline and a value-focused bet builder. Read on for the full breakdown.

Game Prediction

Our pick is that Akron will be able to cover the spread in this college football matchup, with +6.5 looking favorable for our bet. Take the -115 that is currently available.

We put solid research behind every CFB pick, starting with recent form and a clear read on injuries. From there, key stats and advanced metrics help complete the picture and support smarter betting decisions.

Key Wyoming vs Akron stats:

  • The +6.5 line has been covered by Akron in 3 of their last 5 games.
  • The +6.5 line has been covered by Akron in 6 of their last 10 games at home.
  • The +6.5 line has been covered by Akron in 2 consecutive games.
  • The -6.5 line hasn’t been covered by Wyoming in 7 consecutive games.
  • The -6.5 line hasn’t been covered by Wyoming in 9 of their last 10 games.
  • The -6.5 line hasn’t been covered by Wyoming in 16 of their last 20 games.

Akron +6.5 Probability

According to the top sportsbooks, there’s a 53.5% likelihood of our pick landing a return. Our analysts think there’s a stronger chance of success and calculate the probability to be closer to 60%. The wager can be recommended for this precise reason.

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Our Game Prediction
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Published 01:26, 27 August 2025

Same Game Parlay Picks

Spread Akron +6.5
Totals Over 48.5
First Score Method Touchdown

Our same game parlay pick is Akron +6.5 on the spread, Over 48.5 and the first score to be a Touchdown.

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Correct Score Prediction

Wyoming Wyoming logo 28 - 23 Akron logo Akron

There’s a massive payout on the cards should you correctly predict the correct score. We’re siding with Wyoming to enjoy a 28-23 victory which will hopefully go close.

Wyoming 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 Make Wyoming Likelier Winners

With the sportsbooks giving them a 67% probability of winning this college game, Wyoming might be a popular parlay pick. That is reflected in their -204 Moneyline betting odds. The market suggests that Akron are least likely to win at +168.

There is a spread of 5.5 and total points has a line of 47.5. Football bettors regularly enjoy the opportunity to wager on the Totals. Those that want to back Under 47.5 can find odds of -105 available.

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Sam Scott Favorite to Score First Touchdown

There is -125 available that Sam Scott scores a touchdown anytime. If you’re interested in the favorite to score the first TD, then you are able to secure +600.

Touchdown

Receiving Yards

John Michael Gyllenborg (Wyoming)
Over 43.5
-114
Under 43.5
-114
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Jaylen Sargent (Wyoming)
Over 38.5
-114
Under 38.5
-114
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Chris Durr Jr. (Wyoming)
Over 36.5
-114
Under 36.5
-114
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Passing Yards

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Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

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Moneyline
  • 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 3 wins and 7 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
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Total Points
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NCAAF Standings Select Season
Mid-American W L PF PA N. Pts Home Away Strk
Western Michigan 8 4 284 224 60 5-1 3-3 4W
Ohio 8 4 344 275 69 6-0 2-4 2W
Toledo 8 4 379 146 233 6-0 2-4 4W
Miami (OH) 7 5 313 263 50 4-2 3-3 2W
Central Michigan 7 5 286 272 14 4-1 3-4 1L
Akron 5 7 267 329 -62 3-3 2-4 1W
Buffalo 5 7 288 282 6 2-5 3-2 3L
Kent State 5 7 255 403 -148 3-2 2-5 1W
Ball State 4 8 190 358 -168 4-1 0-7 3L
Eastern Michigan 4 8 289 357 -68 3-3 1-5 1L
Bowling Green 4 8 246 291 -45 3-3 1-5 1W
Northern Illinois 3 9 205 292 -87 2-4 1-5 2L
UMass 0 12 133 463 -330 0-6 0-6 12L
Mountain West W L PF PA N. Pts Home Away Strk
UNLV 10 2 446 337 109 5-1 5-1 4W
New Mexico 9 3 335 270 65 6-0 3-3 6W
San Diego State 9 3 296 151 145 6-0 3-3 1L
Boise State 8 4 370 278 92 5-1 3-3 2W
Fresno State 8 4 317 241 76 4-2 4-2 1W
Hawaii 8 4 342 282 60 6-1 2-3 1W
Utah State 6 6 381 339 42 5-1 1-5 1L
Air Force 4 8 358 364 -6 2-4 2-4 1W
Wyoming 4 8 192 246 -54 3-3 1-5 4L
Nevada 3 9 211 330 -119 2-4 1-5 1L
San Jose State 3 9 257 390 -133 3-3 0-6 4L
Colorado State 2 10 222 370 -148 2-5 0-5 6L