The Miami (OH) RedHawks take on the Akron Zips in Akron, Ohio. Kickoff is set for 12 p.m. ET on ESPN+.
Miami (OH) is favored by -11 points on the spread with a moneyline of -425. The total is set at 45.5 points.
Here’s my Miami (OH) vs. Akron prediction and college football picks for Saturday, October 11, 2025.
Miami (OH) vs Akron Prediction
- Miami (OH) vs. Akron Pick: Akron ML +350
My Akron vs. Miami (OH) best bet is on the Zips moneyline. Find the best line available on our live NCAAF odds page.
Miami (OH) vs Akron Odds
| Miami (OH) Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
-11.5 -110 | 45.5 -110o / -110u | -425 |
| Akron Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
+11.5 -110 | 45.5 -110o / -110u | +325 |
- Miami (OH) vs Akron point spread: Miami (OH) -11.5
- Miami (OH) vs Akron over/under: 45.5 points
- Miami (OH) vs Akron moneyline: Miami (OH) -425, Akron +325
Miami (OH) vs Akron Pick, Betting Analysis
Miami (OH) is on a two-game winning streak and is one of three remaining unbeaten teams in MAC play.
Meanwhile, Akron is coming off a 28-22 victory over Central Michigan, but it's just 2-4 on the season and lost 45-3 against Toledo.
So, why are we choosing to back the Zips on the moneyline, especially when they're +350?
Well, our very own Evan Abrams has a system called "Normal Rest Contrarian Dogs" that's lighting up on this pick. The system has a 6% return on investment (ROI) in its history and a 7% ROI this season.
In college football, normal rest contrarian dogs are teams that have had a full week or slightly longer to prepare, yet still face significant betting line movement against them.
When the spread shifts multiple points from open to close, it often signals strong market confidence in the favorite. However, these 'dogs, playing in the heart of the season from September through November or into the postseason, benefit from preparation time and game planning.
With spreads in the moderate to large range, they're capable of upsetting inflated odds, especially when the market’s perception has tilted too far, creating hidden value on the moneyline.
While this pick is far from a lock, it's nice value and a shot in the dark on an Akron team that may be turning its season around based on this historically strong system.
Pick: Akron ML +350
