Ohio State vs. Akron Spread, Line, Odds and Betting Preview | August 31

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Ohio State vs. Akron Spread, Line & Odds for August 31

Data Skrive:

At 3:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, the Akron Zips play at the Ohio State Buckeyes.

The Zips are expected to lose by at least two TDs (currently +48.5) against the Buckeyes (with an over/under of 57 points).

Keep reading to check out our betting preview for this season, and discover all of our expert picks here, too!

Betting Odds

Ohio State -48.5 vs. Akron

Bet $20, Payout $38.18

Ohio State vs. Akron Betting Odds

  • Spread favorite: Buckeyes (-48.5)
  • Moneyline: Buckeyes (-50000), Zips (+4000)
  • Total: 57 points
  • TV Channel: CBS
  • Live Stream: Fubo (Watch for free)

Ohio State vs. Akron Betting Stats and Info

  • Ohio State put together a 6-5-2 record against the spread last season.
  • A total of three Ohio State games last season hit the over.
  • Akron covered five times in 11 chances against the spread last year.
  • In Akron games last season, combined scoring went over the point total five times.

Ohio State vs. Akron Key Players

Ohio State Buckeyes

  • Kyle McCord threw for 3,170 yards last season (243.8 per game) while completing 65.8% of his passes (229-for-348), with 24 touchdowns and six interceptions.
  • A year ago TreVeyon Henderson picked up 926 rushing yards (71.2 per game) and scored 11 touchdowns. He added 19 catches for 229 yards .
  • Last year DeaMonte Trayanum rushed for 373 yards on 85 carries (28.7 yards per game), with three rushing touchdowns.
  • Marvin Harrison Jr. grabbed 67 passes for 1,211 yards last year with 14 touchdowns. He was targeted 117 times, and averaged 93.2 receiving yards.
  • Cade Stover contributed with 576 receiving yards on 41 grabs and five touchdowns. He was targeted 53 times, and put up 44.3 yards per game.
  • Emeka Egbuka caught 41 passes for 515 yards and four touchdowns, averaging 39.6 yards per game.
  • Jack Sawyer put together a strong body of work a year ago, notching 6.5 sacks, seven TFL and 47 tackles.
  • Steele Chambers totaled 82 tackles, one TFL, and one interception over the course of his last campaign.
  • Jordan Hancock intercepted two passes while adding 41 tackles, two TFL, two sacks, and three passes defended a season ago.

Akron Zips

  • Jeff Undercuffler collected 1,378 passing yards (114.8 per game) with a 61.6% completion percentage last season (138-for-224), throwing for four touchdowns with nine interceptions.
  • Lorenzo Lingard picked up a team-high 641 rushing yards (53.4 per game) and scored four touchdowns. He also totaled 38 catches for 368 yards and two TDs.
  • Last year DJ Iron rushed for 215 yards on 61 carries (17.9 yards per game), with two rushing touchdowns.
  • Last year Jasaiah Gathings was targeted 95 times and notched 55 catches for 575 yards and one touchdown.
  • Daniel George tacked on 52 grabs for 529 yards and one touchdown. He was targeted 93 times, and put up 44.1 receiving yards per game.
  • CJ Nunnally put together a strong body of work a year ago, registering seven sacks, 12 TFL and 60 tackles.
  • Antavious Fish collected 84 tackles, two TFL, and one sack over his 2023 campaign.
  • Devonte Golden-Nelson intercepted two passes and tacked on 15 tackles and two passes defended last season.