The Central Michigan Chippewas take on the Akron Zips in Akron, Ohio. Kickoff is set for 3:30 p.m. EDT on ESPN+.
Central Michigan is favored by 8.5 points on the spread with a moneyline of -310. The total is set at 45.5 points.
Here’s my Central Michigan vs. Akron prediction and college football picks for Saturday, October 4, 2025.
Central Michigan vs Akron Prediction
- Central Michigan vs. Akron Pick: Akron Team Total Under 17.5 (-115, DraftKings)
My Akron vs. Central Michigan best bet is on Akron's team total Under. Find the best line available on our live NCAAF odds page.
Central Michigan vs Akron Odds
| C. Michigan Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
-8.5 -110 | 45.5 -110o / -110u | -310 |
| Akron Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
+8.5 -110 | 45.5 -110o / -110u | +250 |
- Central Michigan vs Akron point spread: Central Michigan -8.5 (-110), Akron +8.5 (-110)
- Central Michigan vs Akron over/under: 45.5 (-110o / -110u)
- Central Michigan vs Akron moneyline: Central Michigan -310, Akron +250
Central Michigan vs Akron Preview
We know the formula for shutting down Akron’s attack.
The Zips rank 133rd nationally in Success Rate, 136th in Finishing Drives, and 123rd in Explosiveness. They’ve gone 17-for-71 on third down. They’re averaging 4.5 yards per play.
Akron can’t convert, and Central Michigan will limit the Zips’ potential possessions by playing at a plodding pace.
Central’s defense looked solid against San Jose State and Eastern Michigan. The secondary has allowed only one passing touchdown over the past three weeks, and the team has allowed just three rushing scores all season.
Aside from the game against Michigan, the Chippewas have allowed touchdowns on only two of seven red-zone opportunities. That spells major trouble for the Zips.
Pick: Akron Team Total Under 17.5 (-115, DraftKings)
