The Zips will play the Falcons on Saturday, October 21st, 2023. The matchup takes place at Doyt L. Perry Stadium. Watch this exciting Week 8 matchup at 2:00 pm EDT. Check local listings for coverage on ESPN+.
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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Paddy O'Parlay
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Recent Meetings
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Team Schedules & Results
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
It's now the back half of the 2023 college football season, as we begin looking towards the annual bowl games and college football playoffs. Week 8 action features a matchup between Akron and Bowling Green, kicking off at Doyt L. Perry Stadium on Saturday, October 21st, 2023. Have a look at the following season performance stats to better handicap this game.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - Akron has a 96.00 conference power ranking for the 2023 season. The conference power ranking for Bowling Green is 98.00.
- Away Akron - As Week 8 looms, Akron currently has a 0-4 record as an away team for the 2023 regular season. This ranks them 4th in the MAC Conference for away team wins. Remember that a team's overall record and schedule strength will affect whether or not they make a bowl game or the playoffs.
- Home Bowling Green - Bowling Green has a 1-1 record as a home team as they approach Week 8. They currently rank 3rd in the MAC Conference for home team wins. Continue monitoring their performance to see if they have a shot at a postseason bowl game or playoff berth.
- Points Scored - For the 2023 season, Akron ranks 5th (109) in the MAC Conference, with Bowling Green currently ranking 4th (137) for points scored in the MAC Conference.
- Points Against - Akron stands 3rd (194) in the MAC Conference for points scored by opponents in the 2023 college football season. Bowling Green sits at 4th (186) in the MAC Conference for points against them heading into Week 8 of the 2023 season.
- Team Records - Akron has a 1-6 overall record for the 2023 regular season, with Bowling Green currently 3-4 for the 2023 college football regular season.
Paddy O'Parlay
The "Sports Network" talking heads have nothing on my Irish arse!
Get ready for a wild ride as the Akron takes on Bowling Green... in a crucial Week 8 matchup at Doyt L. Perry Stadium... It's the thrilling second half of the 2023-24 college football season!... According to SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings, Akron stands at 96.00, while Bowling Green boasts 98.00... (These teams are on fire!)...
Akron's record of 1-6 pales in comparison to Bowling Green's 3-4 standing... Can the underdogs triumph over the home team?... It's a battle of wills and determination!...
To add even more excitement to the mix, you can place a bet on this college football game at BetMGM, BetWay, or BetRivers... (It's time to put your money where your mouth is!)... See this matchup's prop bets below and compare each sportsbook's point spread, total, and moneyline... (Don't miss out on the action!)...
Will Akron rise from the ashes and secure a much-needed victory?... Or will Bowling Green defend their home turf with a vengeance?... Only time will tell... (Get ready for an intense clash on the gridiron!)... So mark your calendars for Saturday, October 21st, and get ready for a thrilling showdown!...
Best Zips at Falcons Odds
| Underdog Akron | Favorite Bowling Green |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
Bowling Green is a -7.5 -110 point spread favorite at BetMGM, while Akron is a +7.5 -110 point spread underdog at BetMGM.
The best over line is 37.5 -105 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $105 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 37.5 -115 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $115 to win $100 betting the under.
Bowling Green is a -300 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and Akron is a +240 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
College Football Odds Example
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Akron
Bowling Green
10/21/23 2:00pm EDT | +7.5 -110-7.5 -110 |
Underdog Akron - Akron bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A +7.5 Akron underdog bet wins if they lose by 7 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 8 or more.
Favorite Bowling Green - Bowling Green bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A -7.5 Bowling Green favorite bet wins if they win by 8 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 7 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
Akron at Bowling Green Prop Bets
Important Note: Some states expressly forbid individual college athlete prop bets. The following wagers may not be available depending on your particular state laws.
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Akron
Bowling Green
First Team To Score
10/21/23 2:00pm EDT | +155-200Bet |
Akron
Bowling Green
No Touchdown
To Score 1st Touchdown
10/21/23 2:00pm EDT | +165-250+6600Bet |
Akron
Bowling Green
Game to Overtime
10/21/23 2:00pm EDT | Yes +950No -5000Bet |
Akron
Bowling Green
Both Teams Score 10+
10/21/23 2:00pm EDT | Yes -225No +170Bet |
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Akron
Bowling Green
Both Teams Score 20+
10/21/23 2:00pm EDT | Yes +350No -550Bet |
Akron
Bowling Green
Both Teams Score 30+
10/21/23 2:00pm EDT | Yes +2500No -10000Bet |
Recent Meetings Since 2019
| Week | Game | Result | Margin |
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| 2024 Week 6 | Bowling Green vs Akron Saturday, October 5th, 2024 | BGSU 27, AKR 20 InfoCision Stadium | Bowling Green by 7 |
| 2023 Week 8 | Akron vs Bowling Green Saturday, October 21st, 2023 | BGSU 41, AKR 14 Doyt L. Perry Stadium | Bowling Green by 27 |
| 2022 Week 5 | Bowling Green vs Akron Saturday, October 1st, 2022 | BGSU 31, AKR 28 InfoCision Stadium | Bowling Green by 3 |
| 2021 Week 6 | Akron vs Bowling Green Saturday, October 9th, 2021 | AKR 35, BGSU 20 Doyt L. Perry Stadium | Akron by 15 |
| 2020 Week 14 | Bowling Green vs Akron Saturday, December 5th, 2020 | AKR 31, BGSU 3 InfoCision Stadium | Akron by 28 |
| 2019 Week 10 | Akron vs Bowling Green Saturday, November 2nd, 2019 | BGSU 35, AKR 6 Doyt L. Perry Stadium | Bowling Green by 29 |
Team Standings
| Team | Conf | Conf% | W | L | PF | PA | Home | Away | Strk |
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| Bowling Green | 5-3 | 0.625 | 7 | 6 | 340 | 312 | 3-2 | 4-3 | L1 |
| Akron | 1-7 | 0.125 | 2 | 10 | 195 | 336 | 2-3 | 0-7 | L3 |
Akron & Bowling Green Futures Odds
Latest NCAA Championship odds, if available, for each team. Review odds for other teams and learn the best College Football bets.
Akron Championship OddsNo NCAA College Football Championship TM Akron YR: futures available
Bowling Green Championship OddsNo NCAA College Football Championship TM Bowling Green YR: futures available
Akron & Bowling Green Team Pages
Review each team's season schedule and results, season win total odds, futures odds, betting bonuses and other valuable information on our exclusive team betting odds pages. Team betting odds and stats update throughout the season:
Team Schedules & Results
| Week | Matchup | Date & Result |
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| Week 1 | Akron vs Temple | TEM 24, AKR 21 Saturday, September 2nd, 2023 |
| Week 2 | Morgan State vs Akron | AKR 24, MORG 21 Saturday, September 9th, 2023 |
| Week 3 | Akron vs Kentucky | UK 35, AKR 3 Saturday, September 16th, 2023 |
| Week 4 | Akron vs Indiana | IU 29, AKR 27 (4OT) Saturday, September 23rd, 2023 |
| Week 5 | Buffalo vs Akron | BUFF 13, AKR 10 (OT) Saturday, September 30th, 2023 |
| Week 6 | Northern Illinois vs Akron | NIU 55, AKR 14 Saturday, October 7th, 2023 |
| Week 7 | Akron vs Central Michigan | CMU 17, AKR 10 Saturday, October 14th, 2023 |
| Week 8 | Akron vs Bowling Green | BGSU 41, AKR 14 Saturday, October 21st, 2023 |
| Week 10 | Kent State vs Akron | AKR 31, KENT 27 Wednesday, November 1st, 2023 |
| Week 11 | Akron vs Miami (OH) | M-OH 19, AKR 0 Wednesday, November 8th, 2023 |
| Week 12 | Akron vs Eastern Michigan | EMU 30, AKR 27 (2OT) Tuesday, November 14th, 2023 |
| Week 13 | Ohio vs Akron | OHIO 25, AKR 14 Friday, November 24th, 2023 |
| Week | Matchup | Date & Result |
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| Week 1 | Bowling Green vs Liberty | LIB 34, BGSU 24 Saturday, September 2nd, 2023 |
| Week 2 | Eastern Illinois vs Bowling Green | BGSU 38, EIU 15 Saturday, September 9th, 2023 |
| Week 3 | Bowling Green vs Michigan | MICH 31, BGSU 6 Saturday, September 16th, 2023 |
| Week 4 | Ohio vs Bowling Green | OHIO 38, BGSU 7 Saturday, September 23rd, 2023 |
| Week 5 | Bowling Green vs Georgia Tech | BGSU 38, GT 27 Saturday, September 30th, 2023 |
| Week 6 | Bowling Green vs Miami (OH) | M-OH 27, BGSU 0 Saturday, October 7th, 2023 |
| Week 7 | Bowling Green vs Buffalo | BGSU 24, BUFF 14 Saturday, October 14th, 2023 |
| Week 8 | Akron vs Bowling Green | BGSU 41, AKR 14 Saturday, October 21st, 2023 |
| Week 10 | Ball State vs Bowling Green | BGSU 24, BALL 21 Wednesday, November 1st, 2023 |
| Week 11 | Bowling Green vs Kent State | BGSU 49, KENT 19 Wednesday, November 8th, 2023 |
| Week 12 | Toledo vs Bowling Green | TOL 32, BGSU 31 Tuesday, November 14th, 2023 |
| Week 13 | Bowling Green vs Western Michigan | BGSU 34, WMU 10 Tuesday, November 21st, 2023 |
| Bowls | Bowling Green vs Minnesota Quick Lane Bowl | MINN 30, BGSU 24 Tuesday, December 26th, 2023 |
How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the Akron vs Bowling Green College Football Game
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