Akron vs. Miami (Ohio) Odds
OXFORD, OH (The Spread) – Miami (Ohio) is looking to stay in the Mid-American Conference East Division hunt on Thursday when it hosts Akron at 7:30PM ET on ESPNU.
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Miami is 3-5 on the season and 4-4 against the spread while hitting the over in 5-of-8 games. Akron is 1-7 on the season and 4-4 against the spread. The Zips have split the over/under in 8 games. Miami has won 7 of its last 8 meetings with Akron.
Trends show that the home team is 9-4 against the spread in their last 13 games in this series. Akron is 5-2 ATS in their last 7 conference games while Miami is 2-7 ATS in their last 9 games as a home favorite.
Oddsmakers have made Miami a 14-point favorite at home in this contest against Akron. The over/under odds have been set at 47.5 points. (View Matchup)
Miami is 2-2 in the MAC and the defending conference champion. The RedHawks started the year 0-4 but have since won three of their last four, including a 41-13 win over Buffalo last week. Miami is scoring just 20.6 points per game, which ranks 104th nationally and the RedHawks have the worst rushing attack in the nation at just 67.5 yards per game on the ground. Still, Miami has solid quarterback play from Zac Dysert, who has thrown for 2,149 yards and 14 touchdowns this season. The Miami defense is also allowing just 25.4 points per game.
Akron is 0-4 in the MAC and riding a four-game losing streak after losing to Central Michigan 23-22 last Saturday. The Zips have struggled on both sides of the ball, as they rank 114th in scoring (16.9 points per game) and 105th in defensive scoring (34.1 points allowed per game). Jawon Chisholm has been a bright spot for the Zips, as he has rushed for 753 yards and four touchdowns on the season.
In terms of Injuries, Akron safety Josh Richmond is doubtful with a concussion while Miami defensive linemen Wes Williams (leg) and Will Diaz (undisclosed) are both doubtful to play on Thursday.
Currently over 7,300 Public Bets have been placed on this game and Miami is getting 78% of the wagers with odds of -14 points against Akron on Thursday night.
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