Akron Zips Open as Week 5 Betting Underdogs vs Bobcats

The NCAA college football betting menu features a clash between Akron and Ohio on Saturday, with the host Zips trying to win both for fans supporting them and bettors backing them.

Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick

Odds makers at Sportsbook had the Akron Zips as 3-point underdogs in the matchup, while the betting total was sitting at 45 as of Thursday (check Sportsbook for the latest on the over under).

Odds Shark computer prediction handicapping models run on this game pick a 21-19 victory for the Zips. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NCAAF matchups here.

Ohio Bobcats vs Akron Zips Matchup

Team Betting Records & Power Rankings

Akron will face the 3-1 Ohio Bobcats, who own a 4-0 ATS mark on the season. In totals betting, the Akron Zips are 1-3 so far this season while the Bobcats are 3-1. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Akron vs Ohio injuries news.

The Akron Zips sit at No. 93 in the current College Football Power Rankings here at Odds Shark, while the Ohio Bobcats are at No. 68 on that chart.

Statistical Matchup

Offensively, the game matches up the Akron Zips No. 98-ranked offense (24.25 PPG) against a Ohio Bobcats defense that ranks No. 40 at 19.75 PPG. The Akron Zips passing attack has averaged 181 yards per game, less than the Ohio Bobcats give up through the air (201.75 YPG on average).

Defensively, the Ohio Bobcats feature the league's No. 43-rated road run defense, allowing 155 yards per game. Akron, meanwhile, ranks No. 88 in rushing offense at home.