The Zips will play the Buckeyes on Saturday, August 31st, 2024. The matchup takes place at Ohio Stadium. Watch this exciting Week 1 matchup at 3:30 pm EDT. Check local listings for coverage on CBS, Paramount+.
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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
The 2024 college football season has begun, with Akron and Ohio State scheduled to matchup at Ohio Stadium. First, let's review each team's stats from the 2023 season to get an idea of what we can expect on gameday.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - Akron had a 96.67 conference power ranking in the 2023 season. The conference power ranking for Ohio State in the 2023 season was 97.67.
- Away Akron - At the end of the 2023 regular season, Akron had a 0-7 record as an away team, ranking them 4th in the MAC Conference for away team wins.
- Home Ohio State - Ohio State finished the 2023 regular season with a 6-0 record as a home team. They ranked 2nd in the Big Ten Conference for home team wins in 2023.
- Points Scored - Akron wound up 5th (195) in the MAC Conference, with Ohio State ranked 3rd (397) for points scored in the 2023 Big Ten Conference.
- Points Against - Akron finished 2nd (336) in the MAC Conference for points scored by opponents in 2023. Ohio State wound up 7th (146) in the 2023 Big Ten Conference for points against.
- Team Records - Akron had a 2-10 regular season overall record, with Ohio State notching a 11-2 regular season standing last year.
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Get ready for a wild showdown at Ohio Stadium as Akron takes on Ohio State!
The Akron are looking to bounce back from a tough season, while Ohio State is aiming to continue their winning ways. With the game being one of the first of the season, both teams will be eager to make a statement in Week 1. The atmosphere at Ohio Stadium is sure to be electric as fans cheer on their respective teams in this highly anticipated matchup. SportsBetting3.com has the latest odds, so be sure to review them below and bet on this game for a chance to win big! Don't miss out on the action as Akron and Ohio State battle it out on Saturday, August 31st.
Best Zips at Buckeyes Odds
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Matchup Odds FAQs
Ohio State is a -48.5 -110 point spread favorite at BetMGM, while Akron is a +48.5 -110 point spread underdog at BetMGM.
The best over line is 56.5 -110 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 56.5 -110 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the under.
College Football Odds Example
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Game |
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Akron
Ohio State
8/31/24 3:30pm EDT | +48.5 -110-48.5 -110 |
Underdog Akron - Akron bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A +48.5 Akron underdog bet wins if they lose by 48 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 49 or more.
Favorite Ohio State - Ohio State bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A -48.5 Ohio State favorite bet wins if they win by 49 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 48 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
Akron at Ohio State 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
Ohio State
8/31/24 3:30pm EDT | Pending BetMGM |
Recent Meetings Since 2020
| Week | Game | Result | Margin |
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| 2024 Week 1 | Akron vs Ohio State Saturday, August 31st, 2024 | OSU 52, AKR 6 Ohio Stadium | Ohio State by 46 |
| 2021 Week 4 | Akron vs Ohio State Saturday, September 25th, 2021 | OSU 59, AKR 7 Ohio Stadium | Ohio State by 52 |
Team Standings
| Team | Conf | Conf% | W | L | PF | PA | Home | Away | Strk |
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| #2 Ohio State | 6-1 | 0.857 | 9 | 1 | 378 | 103 | 6-0 | 3-1 | W4 |
| MAC | |||||||||
| Akron | 2-5 | 0.286 | 3 | 8 | 224 | 370 | 2-2 | 1-6 | W1 |
Akron & Ohio State 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 State Championship Odds|
Team | BetMGM |
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| Ohio State | +320 Bet |
Akron & Ohio State 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 | Akron vs Ohio State | OSU 52, AKR 6 Saturday, August 31st, 2024 |
| Week 2 | Western Michigan vs Ohio State | OSU 56, WMU 0 Saturday, September 7th, 2024 |
| Week 4 | Marshall vs Ohio State | OSU 49, MRSH 14 Saturday, September 21st, 2024 |
| Week 5 | Ohio State vs Michigan State | OSU 38, MSU 7 Saturday, September 28th, 2024 |
| Week 6 | Iowa vs Ohio State | OSU 35, IOWA 7 Saturday, October 5th, 2024 |
| Week 7 | Ohio State vs Oregon | ORE 32, OSU 31 Saturday, October 12th, 2024 |
| Week 9 | Nebraska vs Ohio State | OSU 21, NEB 17 Saturday, October 26th, 2024 |
| Week 10 | Ohio State vs Penn State | OSU 20, PSU 13 Saturday, November 2nd, 2024 |
| Week 11 | Purdue vs Ohio State | OSU 45, PUR 0 Saturday, November 9th, 2024 |
| Week 12 | Ohio State vs Northwestern | OSU 31, NU 7 Saturday, November 16th, 2024 |
| Week 13 | Indiana vs Ohio State | Saturday, November 23rd, 2024 12:00 pm EST |
| Week 14 | Michigan vs Ohio State | Saturday, November 30th, 2024 12:00 pm EST |
How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the Akron vs Ohio State 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, August 31st, 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 State Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's College Football page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Akron vs Ohio State 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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