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Tue 3 Nov 2026, 7:00 PM ET
Ohio Bobcats
6-2 · 2-2 awayWWWWW
VS
Akron Zips
1-7 · 1-2 at homeLLLLL
Our model's predicted score: Akron Zips 20.7 – Ohio Bobcats 28.1

Ohio Bobcats vs Akron Zips Prediction & Picks · Tue 3 Nov

Model updated Nov 1, 6:01AM UTC

Our model graded 5 markets for Ohio Bobcats vs Akron Zips and backs Akron Zips hardest, a lean, and $100 on it returns about $490.

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Game markets graded
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Props graded
The model's one call for this gamethe prediction, first Free
Akron Zips
to win
Akron Zips Moneyline
You bet$10 If it wins$49.00Best price+390
Our confidenceLean
Chance to win41.6%
The price says20.1%

The model graded 5 markets for Ohio Bobcats vs Akron Zips (NCAAF) and this is the one it backs hardest — a lean, not a lock. A $100 bet returns about $490 if it lands. This one is free — every other market and all player props are Pro. Tip-off Tue 3 Nov 2026, 7:00 PM ET.

Tuesday 3 November 2026: Ohio Bobcats at Akron Zips

This game's bets

The rest of this game's boardgraded market by market
Moneyline Akron Zips Lean42% chance +390
Spread Members only Lean49% chance Members
Total Points Members only Lean45% chance Members
High = 60%+ chance to win · Lean = 40–60% · Long-shot = under 40%
Ohio Bobcats are the model's favourite to beat Akron Zips, with a 66% chance to win. Predicted score: Akron Zips 20.7 – Ohio Bobcats 28.1. Kick-off Tue 3 Nov, 7:00 PM ET. Best bet: Akron Zips at +390.
How they've been scoring this season
Ohio BobcatsAkron Zips
Won-lost6-21-7
Points scored per game29.619.0
Points allowed per game21.932.8
On the road / at home2-2 away1-2 at home
Last 5 gamesWWWWWLLLLL
Their games average 51.6 total points this season.
From the 8 Ohio Bobcats and 8 Akron Zips games on our books this season.
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How the price moved

When prices opened: Ohio Bobcats about 8 in 10 to win.

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What matters in this game

Rest, form and schedule
  • Ohio Bobcats won 5 straight games up to Saturday 24 October. Akron Zips lost 6 straight games up to Saturday 24 October.
  • On Saturday 24 October, Ohio Bobcats beat Eastern Michigan Eagles 24-20 at home. On Saturday 24 October, Akron Zips lost 35-20 on the road to Kent State Golden Flashes.
  • In their 5 games up to Saturday 24 October, Ohio Bobcats gave up 11.6 points a game, down from 21.9 across the season.
  • Home teams won 224 of the 363 college football games in our 2026 study, about 6 in 10. See the study

From this season's final scores.

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Market intelligence for this game

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The market sharpened toward Akron Zips on this game.

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Injuries & who's out

Injuries & availability

Ohio Bobcats

No players are currently listed out or questionable for this team.

Akron Zips

No players are currently listed out or questionable for this team.

Weather & injury impact for this fixture

Conditions · who's out · how it moves the number
For Ohio Bobcats vs Akron Zips: Weather isn't a tracked factor for this fixture, and no players are currently listed out or questionable.
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AvailabilityNone currently listed out or questionable

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The preview

Written 1 Nov

Akron Zips vs Ohio Bobcats Prediction & Picks

On Wednesday 4 November 2026, Akron Zips play Ohio Bobcats in college football. Our model likes 3 bets here. The one it likes most is Akron Zips +12.5 on the Line, priced at -110 when we wrote this. Here is the thinking behind each pick, in plain English.

Akron Zips +12.5 on the Line (-110)

Odds correct at time of publishing

On Wednesday 4 November 2026, Akron Zips host Ohio Bobcats in college football. The bet we are looking at is Akron Zips 12.5 Point Spread. On this line Akron Zips start with 12.5 points in hand, so they can lose by less than that and this still wins. It was priced at -110 when we wrote this, so a $10 bet returns $19.09 if it lands. Our model leans this way, without being sure. Prices move, so check the price at your bookmaker before you back it. And if this one does not feel right to you, skipping it is a perfectly good move. It was priced at -110 when we wrote this, so a $10 bet returns $19.09 if it lands. The number next to the team is the handicap, and that team's score is adjusted by it before the bet is settled. The bookmakers have this as a slight favourite. Prices move, so check the price at your bookmaker before you back it. And if this one does not feel right to you, skipping it is a perfectly good move.

Under 49.5 Total Points (-110)

Odds correct at time of publishing

On Wednesday 4 November 2026, Akron Zips host Ohio Bobcats in college football. The bet we are looking at is Under 49.5 Total Points. This wins if the two sides score fewer than 49.5 points between them. It was priced at -110 when we wrote this, so a $10 bet returns $19.09 if it lands. Our model leans this way, without being sure. Prices move, so check the price at your bookmaker before you back it. And if this one does not feel right to you, skipping it is a perfectly good move. It was priced at -110 when we wrote this, so a $10 bet returns $19.09 if it lands. The bookmakers have this as a slight favourite. Prices move, so check the price at your bookmaker before you back it. And if this one does not feel right to you, skipping it is a perfectly good move.

Akron Zips to Win (+390)

Odds correct at time of publishing

On Wednesday 4 November 2026, Akron Zips host Ohio Bobcats in college football. The bet we are looking at is Akron Zips Moneyline. This one only needs Akron Zips to win the game. It was priced at +390 when we wrote this, so a $10 bet returns $49 if it lands. Our model has this one as a long shot, so keep the bet small. Prices move, so check the price at your bookmaker before you back it. And if this one does not feel right to you, skipping it is a perfectly good move. It was priced at +390 when we wrote this, so a $10 bet returns $49 if it lands. This is a long shot at the price, so keep the stake small. Prices move, so check the price at your bookmaker before you back it. And if this one does not feel right to you, skipping it is a perfectly good move.

That is how our model reads Akron Zips v Ohio Bobcats. Prices move, so check the price at your bookmaker before you back anything. And if a game does not feel right to you, the strongest move is to skip it -- there is another one tomorrow.

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Ohio Bobcats @ Akron Zips — what the model found

Our model graded 5 betting markets for Ohio Bobcats at Akron Zips — 5 on the game itself and 0 on individual players. One pick is free on this page.

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The model checked every betting market for this game and graded 5 of them. One pick is free on this page — the one the model likes most. Scroll down to see it.

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Ohio Bobcats @ Akron Zips — where the money went

Since betting opened on Ohio Bobcats at Akron Zips, the market has moved toward Akron Zips across the main game markets.

BetWhat the money did
Moneyline — Akron Zips▲ Money came for this
Moneyline — Ohio Bobcats▼ Money drifted off this
Spread — Ohio Bobcats -11.5▼ Money drifted off this
Spread — Akron Zips 11.5▲ Money came for this
Total Points — Over 49.5▼ Money drifted off this
Total Points — Under 49.5▲ Money came for this
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Ohio Bobcats @ Akron Zips — model preview

Akron Zips v Ohio Bobcats, 4 November 2026. Top of the list: Akron Zips +12.5 on the Line. Our model likes 3 bets in this game. Here is why, in plain English.

On Wednesday 4 November 2026, Akron Zips play Ohio Bobcats in college football. Our model likes 3 bets here. The one it likes most is Akron Zips +12.5 on the Line, priced at -110 when we wrote this. Here is the thinking behind each pick, in plain English.

Akron Zips +12.5 on the Line (-110)

Odds correct at time of publishing

On Wednesday 4 November 2026, Akron Zips host Ohio Bobcats in college football. The bet we are looking at is Akron Zips 12.5 Point Spread. On this line Akron Zips start with 12.5 points in hand, so they can lose by less than that and this still wins. It was priced at -110 when we wrote this, so a $10 bet returns $19.09 if it lands. That price was showing at FanDuel. Our model leans this way, without being sure. Prices move, so check the price at your bookmaker before you back it. And if this one does not feel right to you, skipping it is a perfectly good move. It was priced at -110 when we wrote this, so a $10 bet returns $19.09 if it lands. The number next to the team is the handicap, and that team's score is adjusted by it before the bet is settled. The bookmakers have this as a slight favourite. Prices move, so check the price at your bookmaker before you back it. And if this one does not feel right to you, skipping it is a perfectly good move.

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About this matchup

How we read the game

This page tracks the Bet Better model's pick history and predictions for Ohio Bobcats vs Akron Zips in the NCAAF. You may also see this matchup written as Bobcats vs Zips, or as Zips vs Bobcats. The next scheduled game is Tuesday 3 November 2026. The model has generated 5 game picks for this matchup. Review the picks and historical data above to guide your NCAAF betting strategy for this matchup.

Ohio Bobcats vs Akron Zips: game facts

When it starts and how they have been going

Ohio Bobcats play Akron Zips on Tuesday 3 November 2026. Kick-off is 7:00 PM ET. It is a college football game.

Ohio Bobcats: last 5 results

  1. 24 Oct 2026Wonvs Eastern Michigan Eagles 24-20
  2. 17 Oct 2026Wonat Sacramento State Hornets 48-7
  3. 10 Oct 2026Wonvs Central Michigan Chippewas 31-14
  4. 3 Oct 2026Wonat Kent State Golden Flashes 13-10
  5. 26 Sep 2026Wonvs Stonehill Skyhawks 35-7

Akron Zips: last 5 results

  1. 24 Oct 2026Lostat Kent State Golden Flashes 20-35
  2. 17 Oct 2026Lostat Miami (OH) RedHawks 14-34
  3. 10 Oct 2026Lostvs Eastern Michigan Eagles 23-25
  4. 3 Oct 2026Lostat Central Michigan Chippewas 17-41
  5. 26 Sep 2026Lostvs UNLV Rebels 10-38

Quick answers

When is Ohio Bobcats vs Akron Zips? Ohio Bobcats vs Akron Zips is on Tuesday 3 November 2026. Kick-off is 7:00 PM ET.

How have Ohio Bobcats and Akron Zips done lately? Ohio Bobcats won 5 and lost 0 of the last 5 results we hold. Akron Zips won 0 and lost 5 of the last 5 results we hold.

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