The Western Michigan Broncos (2-3) host the Akron Zips (1-5) on Saturday afternoon in an all-MAC Conference affair.
The Broncos defeated Ball State 45-42 last weekend, as RB Jaden Nixon ran for 124 yards and recorded three rushing TDs in the victory.
Akron lost to Bowling Green State last Saturday, losing 27-20 at home.
Will Western Michigan protect their home field, or will Akron finally pick up their first road win?
Akron vs Western Michigan Odds
| Team | Spread | Total | Money Line |
| Akron | +9.5 (-110) | O 52 (-110) | +260 |
| Western Michigan | -9.5 (-110) | U 52 (-110) | -350 |
| **Odds Subject to Change** | |||
Akron vs Western Michigan Match Details
- Fixture: Akron Zips @ Western Michigan Broncos
- Date and Time: Saturday, October 12, 2024, 3:30 PM EST
- Location: Waldo Stadium
Key Stats
Western Michigan Broncos
The Broncos come in averaging 27.6 points per game. QB Hayden Wolff has thrown for 907 yards this season. He’s thrown for 7 TDs through the air, and he’s thrown two interceptions. RB Jaden Nixon has rushed for 484 yards on 68 attempts. He’s also rushed for 6 TDs this season. WR Anthony Sambucci leads the team with 286 yards on 22 receptions. He has caught 2 TD passes this year.
Western Michigan’s defense has been subpar this season. The Broncos allow 36.8 points per game. The Broncos are giving up 428.6 yards of total offense per game this year. They also allow 244.8 passing yards per game. The Broncos’ opponents are averaging 183.8 rushing yards. DL Corey Walker has been a bright spot on defense, entering with three sacks, ten tackles, and three tfl. Safety Tate Hallock has also been solid, and he has recorded one interception.
Akron Zips
Akron’s offense has been rough this season. The Zips average 15.2 points per game. QB Ben Finley has thrown for 1061 yards this season. He also enters Saturday’s game with 7 TDs and six interceptions on the year. RB Jordon Simmons has rushed for 255 yards on 44 attempts. He’s also rushed for 1 TD this season. WR Adrian Norton leads the team with 373 yards on 20 receptions. He also has 3 TDs this season.
Akron’s defense has been pretty poor this season. The Zips allow 38 points per game. The Zips allow 422.7 yards of total offense on average. They’re also giving up 226 passing yards per game. The Zips’ opponents average 196.7 rushing yards this season. DL Bennett Adler has stood out on defense, coming in with three sacks, 12 tackles, and three tfl.
Prediction
The Broncos have put up a solid number of points in their past three games, but one of those games came against FCS school Bethune Cookman. Considering that Akron has a bottom-tier offense and WMU is around average offensively, the total is set somewhat high here. Each of the Zips’ last two games have gone under, and the first half here should be slower-paced. We’re going with the first half under in this one.
Final Pick
1st Half Under 27 Points (-105)
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