The Akron Zips and Western Michigan Broncos meet Saturday in Week 7 college football action at Waldo Stadium. Here’s a prediction for Western Michigan vs. Akron. This article contains a selection between Western Michigan and Akron.

Akron Zips Betting Preview

The Akron Zips lost to South Carolina, Ohio and Bowling Green and next play Eastern Michigan. The Akron Zips have not won an away game since November 2022. Ben Finley completed 59.5 percent of his passes for 1,061 yards, 7 touchdowns and 6 interceptions. Adrian Norton and Bobby Golden have combined for 612 yards and 4 touchdowns, while Jake Newell has 27 receptions.

The Akron Zips’ ground game averages 64.7 yards per game, and Jordon Simmons leads the way with 255 yards and 1 touchdown. Defensively, Akron is allowing 38 points and 422.8 yards per game. Bryan McCoy leads the Akron Zips with 57 tackles, Bennett Adler has 3 sacks and Daymon David has 1 interception.

Western Michigan Broncos betting preview

The Western Michigan Broncos lost to Marshall, beat Ball State and play Buffalo next. The Western Michigan Broncos have won 4 of their last 6 home games. Hayden Wolff completed 69.7 percent of his passes for 907 yards, 7 touchdowns and 2 interceptions. Anthony Sambucci and Blake Bosma have combined for 443 yards and 4 touchdowns, while Malique Dieudonne has 5 receptions.

The Western Michigan Broncos’ ground game averages 181.8 yards per game, and Jaden Nixon leads the way with 484 yards and 6 touchdowns. Defensively, Western Michigan is allowing 36.8 points and 428.6 yards per game. Donald Willis leads the Western Michigan Broncos with 43 tackles, Corey Walker has 3 sacks and Tate Hallock has 1 interception.

Why the Western Michigan Broncos will win

• Akron has lost each of its last 12 road games.
• The favorite has won each of Western Michigan’s last 17 games.
• Akron has failed to cover the spread in each of its last six road games against teams not ranked in the AP.
• The favorite has covered the spread in five of Western Michigan’s last six games at Waldo Stadium.
• Akron has lost the first half in 36 of its last 44 games against conference opponents.

Western Michigan vs Akron Prediction

The Akron Zips aren’t a good football team, but that doesn’t mean you just throw a lot of crap at the other team. Western Michigan is arguably the worst defensive team in the country, ranking 114th in total defense and 124th in scoring defense. Western Michigan is also 0-2 ATS this season and is the favorite by 7 or more points. I can’t put up big numbers on a team that doesn’t play defense. It’s Akron and the points or pass points for me.