The Zips will play the Bobcats on Saturday, September 28th, 2024. The matchup takes place at Peden Stadium. Watch this exciting Week 5 matchup at 3:30 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
We're now well into the 2024 college football season. Week 5 action features a matchup between Akron and Ohio taking place at Peden Stadium. The following are some key season stats to help you size up this game.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - Akron has a 94.67 conference power ranking for the 2024 season. The conference power ranking for Ohio is 96.67.
- Away Akron - Heading into Week 5, Akron currently has a 0-3 record as an away team for the 2024 regular season. This ranks them 2nd in the MAC Conference for away team wins. Watch this stat carefully as the season progresses.
- Home Ohio - Ohio has a 2-0 record as a home team. Looking ahead to this 2024 Week 5 matchup, they rank 1st in the MAC Conference for home team wins. Like the Akron away record and ranking, you should continually keep tabs on this stat.
- Points Scored - For the 2024 season, Akron ranks 9th (61) in the MAC Conference, with Ohio currently ranking 7th (76) for points scored in the MAC Conference.
- Points Against - Also in 2024, Akron stands 2nd (171) in the MAC Conference for points scored by opponents in 2024. Ohio sits at 6th (105) in the MAC Conference for points against in the 2024 season so far.
- Team Records - Akron has a 1-3 overall record for the 2024 regular season, with Ohio currently 2-2 for the 2024 NCAAF regular season.
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Get ready for a wild showdown as Akron faces Ohio in a thrilling Week 5 matchup!
The game will be held at Peden Stadium, where the Ohio faithful will be out in force.
According to SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings, Ohio holds a slight edge over Akron.
With a 1-3 record, Akron will be looking to turn their season around against Ohio.
Bet this game at BetRivers, or BetMGM and review this game's prop bets. Compare the odds below.
Best Zips at Bobcats Odds
| Underdog Akron | Favorite Ohio |
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| Underdog Akron | Favorite Ohio |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
Ohio is a -9 -110 point spread favorite at BetMGM, while Akron is a +9 -110 point spread underdog at BetMGM.
The best over line is 47 -110 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 47 -110 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the under.
Ohio is a -375 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and Akron is a +290 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
College Football Odds Example
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Game |
 BetMGMBet |
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Akron
Ohio
9/28/24 3:30pm EDT | +9 -110-9 -110 |
Underdog Akron - Akron bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A +9 Akron underdog bet wins if they lose by 8 or fewer, tie, or win outright. The bet pushes if they lose by 9. Your bet loses if they lose by 10 or more.
Favorite Ohio - Ohio bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A -9 Ohio favorite bet wins if they win by 10 or more. The bet pushes if they win by 9. Your bet loses if they win by 8 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
Akron at Ohio 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.
| BetMGM Bet |
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Akron
Ohio
First Team To Score
9/28/24 3:30pm EDT | +155-200Bet |
Akron
Ohio
No Touchdown
To Score 1st Touchdown
9/28/24 3:30pm EDT | +160-250+10000Bet |
Akron
Ohio
Game to Overtime
9/28/24 3:30pm EDT | Yes +1250No -10000Bet |
Akron
Ohio
Both Teams Score 10+
9/28/24 3:30pm EDT | Yes -500No +340Bet |
| BetMGM | |
Akron
Ohio
Both Teams Score 20+
9/28/24 3:30pm EDT | Yes +140No -185Bet |
Akron
Ohio
Both Teams Score 30+
9/28/24 3:30pm EDT | Yes +800No -2000Bet |
Recent Meetings Since 2020
| Week | Game | Result | Margin |
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| 2024 Week 5 | Akron vs Ohio Saturday, September 28th, 2024 | OHIO 30, AKR 10 Peden Stadium | Ohio by 20 |
| 2023 Week 13 | Ohio vs Akron Friday, November 24th, 2023 | OHIO 25, AKR 14 InfoCision Stadium | Ohio by 11 |
| 2022 Week 6 | Akron vs Ohio Saturday, October 8th, 2022 | OHIO 55, AKR 34 Peden Stadium | Ohio by 21 |
| 2021 Week 5 | Ohio vs Akron Saturday, October 2nd, 2021 | OHIO 34, AKR 17 InfoCision Stadium | Ohio by 17 |
| 2020 Week 11 | Akron vs Ohio Tuesday, November 10th, 2020 | OHIO 24, AKR 10 Peden Stadium | Ohio by 14 |
Team Standings
| Team | Conf | Conf% | W | L | PF | PA | Home | Away | Strk |
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| Ohio | 6-1 | 0.857 | 8 | 3 | 300 | 203 | 5-0 | 3-3 | W4 |
| Akron | 2-5 | 0.286 | 3 | 8 | 224 | 370 | 2-2 | 1-6 | W1 |
Akron & Ohio 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
Ohio Championship OddsNo NCAA College Football Championship TM Ohio YR: futures available
Akron & Ohio 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 Ohio State | OSU 52, AKR 6 Saturday, August 31st, 2024 |
| Week 2 | Akron vs Rutgers | RUTG 49, AKR 17 Saturday, September 7th, 2024 |
| Week 3 | Colgate vs Akron | AKR 31, COLG 20 Saturday, September 14th, 2024 |
| Week 4 | Akron vs South Carolina | SC 50, AKR 7 Saturday, September 21st, 2024 |
| Week 5 | Akron vs Ohio | OHIO 30, AKR 10 Saturday, September 28th, 2024 |
| Week 6 | Bowling Green vs Akron | BGSU 27, AKR 20 Saturday, October 5th, 2024 |
| Week 7 | Akron vs Western Michigan | WMU 34, AKR 24 Saturday, October 12th, 2024 |
| Week 9 | Eastern Michigan vs Akron | AKR 25, EMU 21 Saturday, October 26th, 2024 |
| Week 10 | Buffalo vs Akron | BUFF 41, AKR 30 Saturday, November 2nd, 2024 |
| Week 12 | Akron vs Northern Illinois | NIU 29, AKR 16 Wednesday, November 13th, 2024 |
| Week 13 | Akron vs Kent State | AKR 38, KENT 17 Tuesday, November 19th, 2024 |
| Week 14 | Toledo vs Akron | Tuesday, November 26th, 2024 7:00 pm EST |
| Week | Matchup | Date & Result |
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| Week 1 | Ohio vs Syracuse | SYR 38, OHIO 22 Saturday, August 31st, 2024 |
| Week 2 | South Alabama vs Ohio | OHIO 27, USA 20 Saturday, September 7th, 2024 |
| Week 3 | Morgan State vs Ohio | OHIO 21, MORG 6 Saturday, September 14th, 2024 |
| Week 4 | Ohio vs Kentucky | UK 41, OHIO 6 Saturday, September 21st, 2024 |
| Week 5 | Akron vs Ohio | OHIO 30, AKR 10 Saturday, September 28th, 2024 |
| Week 7 | Ohio vs Central Michigan | OHIO 27, CMU 25 Saturday, October 12th, 2024 |
| Week 8 | Ohio vs Miami (OH) | M-OH 30, OHIO 20 Saturday, October 19th, 2024 |
| Week 9 | Buffalo vs Ohio | OHIO 47, BUFF 16 Saturday, October 26th, 2024 |
| Week 11 | Ohio vs Kent State | OHIO 41, KENT 0 Wednesday, November 6th, 2024 |
| Week 12 | Eastern Michigan vs Ohio | OHIO 35, EMU 10 Wednesday, November 13th, 2024 |
| Week 13 | Ohio vs Toledo | OHIO 24, TOL 7 Wednesday, November 20th, 2024 |
| Week 14 | Ball State vs Ohio | Friday, November 29th, 2024 12:00 am EST |
How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the Akron vs Ohio College Football Game
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Open a new sports betting account before game time.
Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new account before the game starts on Saturday, September 28th, 2024 at 3:30 pm EDT, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.
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Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.
Navigate to the sportsbook's deposit page. Use your Visa card or MasterCard, or deposit with a bank transfer, or other methods like Paypal.
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Tap to the sportsbook's College Football page, look for the Akron vs Ohio Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's College Football page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Akron vs Ohio Game.
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Choose your bet and place a wager.
Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.
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