Akron Zips vs. Western Michigan Broncos Prediction, Oct 12, 2024 College Football Tips, Best Bets and Odds

Game: Akron Zips vs. Western Michigan Broncos

Date: Saturday, October 12, 2024

Location: Waldo Stadium in Kalamazoo, MI

TV: ESPN+

Odds/point distribution: Broncos (-9.5)

Total/Over-Under: 53.5

The Western Michigan Broncos (2-3) host the Akron Zips (1-5) on Saturday, October 12, 2024, at Waldo Stadium. Western Michigan opens this contest as a 9.5-point favorite. The total was set at 53.5.

The Akron Zips take the field holding a 1-5 record this season. In their last game, the Zips took on the Bowling Green Falcons and went home with a 27-20 loss. For the game, they had 54 plays totaling 321 yards. The Akron Zips ended up running the ball 22 times for a total of 115 yards, an average of 5.2 yards per tote. When it came to stopping the run, the Zips gave up 117 yards on 36 attempts, which equates to 3.3 yards per rush given up. Akron surrendered 24 completions on 30 attempts, for a total of 268 yards and a completion rate of 80.0%.

The Zips have totaled 1,553 yards this year. When it comes to getting the ball into the end zone, Akron has totaled 7 passing touchdowns and 2 rushing touchdowns. They gave the ball away 9 times. Offensively, Akron recorded 88 first downs and committed 35 penalties for 295 yards. As a unit, they average 64.7 yards on the ground, ranking 131st in college football. When it comes to getting to the end zone, the Akron Zips average 15.2 points per game.

The Zips rank 128th in college football in team defense, scoring 38.0 points per game. Opponents have managed 4.8 yards per attempt on the ground and 196.7 rushing yards per game so far this season. Over the course of this season, they have given up 1,180 rushing yards in 6 games. When it comes to passing yards, the Zips give up 1,356 yards, which ranks them 114th in the country. They gave up 226.0 yards per game passing and gave up a completion rate of 65.5%. On the year, they have given up 422.7 yards per contest, which ranks them 110th in college football. They threw 12 touchdowns via the pass and 16 touchdowns via the rock.

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The Broncos go into this matchup 2-3 this year. In their last game, the Broncos went home victorious by a score of 45-42 when they faced the Ball State Cardinals. Western Michigan ran the football for 4.9 yards per carry, for a total of 197 yards on 40 attempts. The Broncos finished the game with 461 total yards on 69 plays (6.7 yards per play). The Broncos' pass defense posted a 62.9% completion rate and gave up 329 yards on 22 of 35 passes. Western Michigan received 30 attempts on the ground for 68 yards (2.3 yards per carry).

The Western Michigan Broncos average 363.2 yards per contest, ranking 91st in college football. Western Michigan's offense has earned 204 penalty yards on 22 infractions, ranking it 122nd in Division 1 in helping the other team. They average 181.8 yards rushing per game and have run for 909 total yards. They gave up 2 interceptions, recovered 3 fumbles and had 93 first downs. When it comes to putting points on the board, the Broncos rank 80th in D-1 with 27.6 points per game. Year to date, the Broncos have accumulated 907 passing yards and averaged 181.4 passing yards per contest, which ranks 106th nationally.

The Broncos are allowing 36.8 PPG, which ranks them 126th in D-1. Western Michigan has given up 919 total yards rushing on the season (183.8 yards per contest) and 12 touchdowns on the ground. They have allowed 184 points over the course of the season. They have allowed opponents 9 touchdowns through the air and 244.8 yards/out, which ranks them 102nd nationally. The Broncos defense has played 345 games, ranking 75th nationally. They have recorded three fumbles and two interceptions on the campaign.

Who will win the Zips/Broncos college football game against the spread tonight?

Tony's pick: Take the Zips +9.5

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