Miami (OH) RedHawks vs Akron Zips Betting Pick & Prediction for 10/11

College Football Preview

In Week 7 of the 2025 season, the Miami (OH) RedHawks will visit the Akron Zips. The game will take place at InfoCision Stadium in Akron, Ohio. Fans can catch the action on ESPN+ on Saturday, October 11, 2025, at 12:00 PM.

The RedHawks enter with a 2-3 record, holding a 1-2 record on the road. They have a conference record of 1-0. Akron, with a 2-4 record, has a 2-1 record at home and a conference record of 1-1. Both teams aim to improve their standings in the Mid-American Conference.

Miami (OH) Team Preview

The Miami (OH) RedHawks are coming off a win against the Northern Illinois Huskies with a score of 25-14. They showed strong offense with 22 first downs and 198 rushing yards. Their defense also did well, recovering two fumbles and intercepting one pass.

In a previous game, the RedHawks defeated Lindenwood Lions 38-0 at home. They dominated with 23 first downs and 268 rushing yards. Their defense was solid, forcing two interceptions and keeping Lindenwood scoreless.

The RedHawks have been effective in both passing and rushing this season. Dequan Finn, the quarterback, has thrown for 635 yards in four games. Kenny Tracy leads the rushing attack with 272 yards in five games.

Miami (OH) vs Akron Game Day Info

  • Sport: NCAA Football
  • Teams: Miami (OH) RedHawks vs. Akron Zips
  • Venue: InfoCision Stadium, Akron, OH
  • Date: Saturday, October 11, 2025
  • Betting Odds: Miami (OH) -423, Akron +326

Akron Team Preview

The Akron Zips recently showed strong performance at home. They won against Central Michigan Chippewas with a score of 28-22. In this game, they had 255 passing yards and 167 rushing yards.

In past games, the Zips faced challenges on the road. They lost to Toledo Rockets with a score of 45-3 and Nebraska Cornhuskers with a score of 68-0. These games highlighted areas for improvement, especially in passing and rushing.

Akron’s team statistics reveal some strengths and weaknesses. They have 104 first downs, ranking 39th, and 869 rushing yards, ranking 61st. However, they have allowed 183 points against them, ranking 109th, which shows a need for a stronger defense.

BTB Betting Pick

For the spread, Miami (OH) is favored by 10.5 points. Given their strong defense, ranked 65th in points against, they are likely to cover this spread against Akron. Akron’s defense ranks 109th in points against, making it a favorable matchup for Miami (OH). The projected score is Miami (OH) 31, Akron 17.

The total for the game is set at 45.5 points. Both teams have shown moderate offensive capabilities, with Miami (OH) scoring 118 points and Akron scoring 110 points this season. The projected total score is 48, suggesting the over is a reasonable pick. This projection considers both teams’ offensive and defensive performances.