- A 49.5-point total is set between UMass and Akron.
- Ohio is favored by 3.5 points against Miami Ohio.
AKRON, Oh. – Mid-Week MACtion college football is back in Week 11 and kicks off with two games on Tuesday Night with the UMass Minutemen taking on the Akron Zips, as well as the Miami (Oh.) RedHawks are going on the road against the Ohio Bobcats.
We see plenty of value on college football prop betting sites for both MAC games on the slate, with our best bets for each game coming on the gamelines.
UMass/Akron Struggle Offensively
UMass Vs. Akron
- Moneyline: UMass (+305) vs. Akron (-410)
- Spread: Akron -10.5 (-105)
- Total: 49.5
This has potential to be the “Sicko” watch of the week in college football between 0-8 UMass and 3-6 Akron. However, we still have a play on college football sportsbook and that is Under the 49.5-point total.
These are two of the worst offenses in all of college football, with UMass being the worst, only averaging 11.5 ppg. Akron averages 18.8 ppg, which brings their combined total to just 30.3 ppg, which is a -19.2 ppg margin from the 49.5-point total.
When looking into their records against point totals this season, both of them have gone over their set totals above a .500 record, however, they’re both averaging negative margins. Akron averages a -1.5 point margin against their point totals, while UMass is going -1.8 points.
Do not let their above. 500 record going over this season fool anyone. Their opponents do the bulk of the scoring each week as UMass allows 35.9 ppg while Akron lets up 29 ppg.
- Pick: Under 49.5 Points
Ohio Makes Statement In MAC Standings Vs. Miami (Oh.)
Miami Ohio Vs. Ohio
- Moneyline: Miami Ohio (+140) vs. Ohio (-165)
- Spread: Ohio -3.5 (-105)
- Total: 49.5
This matchup will have some major implications at the top of the MAC standings as Miami Ohio sits in first place at 4-0 in the conference while Ohio is one game back at 3-1.
We’re rolling with the home team Ohio Bobcats, to pull through in this one as they have the slight advantage on paper over the RedHawks. Ohio’s offense ranks second in the MAC this season, averaging 29.3 ppg and 434.8 total offensive yards. That includes a conference leading 209.1 rush yards per game. All of which sit ahead of Miami (Oh.) on offense this season.
As a home favorite this season, Ohio is 2-1 against the spread with a 19.7 average winning margin and +3.5 cover margin. Miami Ohio is 1-1 ATS as a road team underdog and failing to cover the spread by -5.8 points on average.
- Pick: Ohio -3.5
