The Zips will play the Broncos on Saturday, October 12th, 2024. The matchup takes place at Waldo Stadium. Watch this exciting Week 7 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 7 action features a matchup between Akron and Western Michigan taking place at Waldo Stadium. The following are some key season stats to help you size up this game.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - Akron has a 94.00 conference power ranking for the 2024 season. The conference power ranking for Western Michigan is 96.33.
- Away Akron - Heading into Week 7, Akron currently has a 0-4 record as an away team for the 2024 regular season. This ranks them 3rd in the MAC Conference for away team wins. Watch this stat carefully as the season progresses.
- Home Western Michigan - Western Michigan has a 1-0 record as a home team. Looking ahead to this 2024 Week 7 matchup, they rank 3rd 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 (91) in the MAC Conference, with Western Michigan currently ranking 6th (138) for points scored in the MAC Conference.
- Points Against - Also in 2024, Akron stands 3rd (228) in the MAC Conference for points scored by opponents in 2024. Western Michigan sits at 4th (184) in the MAC Conference for points against in the 2024 season so far.
- Team Records - Akron has a 1-5 overall record for the 2024 regular season, with Western Michigan currently 2-3 for the 2024 NCAAF regular season.
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Get ready for a wild showdown as Akron clashes with Western Michigan on October 12th!
The game will be held at Waldo Stadium, setting the stage for an epic battle.
According to SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings, Western Michigan holds a slight advantage over Akron.
Akron is struggling with a 1-5 record, while Western Michigan sits at 2-3. Bet this game at BetRivers or BetMGM, review this game's prop bets, and compare the odds below.
Best Zips at Broncos Odds
| Underdog Akron | Favorite Western Michigan |
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| Over | Under |
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| Underdog Akron | Favorite Western Michigan |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
Western Michigan is a -9.5 -115 point spread favorite at BetMGM, while Akron is a +9.5 -105 point spread underdog at BetMGM.
The best over line is 49.5 -110 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 49.5 -110 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the under.
Western Michigan is a -350 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and Akron is a +280 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
College Football Odds Example
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Game |
 BetMGMBet |
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Akron
Western Michigan
10/12/24 3:30pm EDT | +9.5 -105-9.5 -115 |
Underdog Akron - Akron bettors risk $100 to win $95.24 at -105 odds.
A +9.5 Akron underdog bet wins if they lose by 9 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 10 or more.
Favorite Western Michigan - Western Michigan bettors risk $100 to win $86.96 at -115 odds.
A -9.5 Western Michigan favorite bet wins if they win by 10 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 9 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
Akron at Western Michigan 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
Western Michigan
First Team To Score
10/12/24 3:30pm EDT | +145-190Bet |
Akron
Western Michigan
No Touchdown
To Score 1st Touchdown
10/12/24 3:30pm EDT | +155-225+10000Bet |
Akron
Western Michigan
Game to Overtime
10/12/24 3:30pm EDT | Yes +1250No -10000Bet |
Akron
Western Michigan
Both Teams Score 10+
10/12/24 3:30pm EDT | Yes -650No +400Bet |
| BetMGM | |
Akron
Western Michigan
Both Teams Score 20+
10/12/24 3:30pm EDT | Yes +115No -150Bet |
Akron
Western Michigan
Both Teams Score 30+
10/12/24 3:30pm EDT | Yes +650No -1200Bet |
Recent Meetings Since 2020
| Week | Game | Result | Margin |
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| 2024 Week 7 | Akron vs Western Michigan Saturday, October 12th, 2024 | WMU 34, AKR 24 Waldo Stadium | Western Michigan by 10 |
| 2021 Week 11 | Akron vs Western Michigan Tuesday, November 9th, 2021 | WMU 45, AKR 40 Waldo Stadium | Western Michigan by 5 |
| 2020 Week 10 | Western Michigan vs Akron Wednesday, November 4th, 2020 | WMU 58, AKR 13 InfoCision Stadium | Western Michigan by 45 |
Team Standings
| Team | Conf | Conf% | W | L | PF | PA | Home | Away | Strk |
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| Western Michigan | 5-3 | 0.625 | 6 | 7 | 376 | 407 | 4-1 | 2-5 | L1 |
| Akron | 3-5 | 0.375 | 4 | 8 | 245 | 384 | 3-2 | 1-6 | W2 |
Akron & Western Michigan 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
Western Michigan Championship OddsNo NCAA College Football Championship TM Western Michigan YR: futures available
Akron & Western Michigan 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 | AKR 21, TOL 14 (OT) Tuesday, November 26th, 2024 |
| Week | Matchup | Date & Result |
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| Week 1 | Western Michigan vs Wisconsin | WIS 28, WMU 14 Friday, August 30th, 2024 |
| Week 2 | Western Michigan vs Ohio State | OSU 56, WMU 0 Saturday, September 7th, 2024 |
| Week 3 | Bethune-Cookman vs Western Michigan | WMU 59, BCU 31 Saturday, September 14th, 2024 |
| Week 5 | Western Michigan vs Marshall | MRSH 27, WMU 20 Saturday, September 28th, 2024 |
| Week 6 | Western Michigan vs Ball State | WMU 45, BALL 42 Saturday, October 5th, 2024 |
| Week 7 | Akron vs Western Michigan | WMU 34, AKR 24 Saturday, October 12th, 2024 |
| Week 8 | Western Michigan vs Buffalo | WMU 48, BUFF 41 Saturday, October 19th, 2024 |
| Week 9 | Kent State vs Western Michigan | WMU 52, KENT 21 Saturday, October 26th, 2024 |
| Week 11 | Northern Illinois vs Western Michigan | NIU 42, WMU 28 Wednesday, November 6th, 2024 |
| Week 12 | Western Michigan vs Bowling Green | BGSU 31, WMU 13 Tuesday, November 12th, 2024 |
| Week 13 | Western Michigan vs Central Michigan | CMU 16, WMU 14 Tuesday, November 19th, 2024 |
| Week 14 | Eastern Michigan vs Western Michigan | WMU 26, EMU 18 Saturday, November 30th, 2024 |
| Bowls | South Alabama vs Western Michigan Is4s Salute To Veterans Bowl | USA 30, WMU 23 Saturday, December 14th, 2024 |
How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the Akron vs Western Michigan 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, October 12th, 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 Western Michigan Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's College Football page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Akron vs Western Michigan 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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