Match Analysis: Akron Zips vs Wyoming Cowboys – Prediction
Match Details
- Date: 2025-08-28
- Time: 11:00 PM UTC
- Location: InfoCision Stadium-Summa Field, Akron, Ohio
Game Overview
The Akron Zips will host the Wyoming Cowboys in their season opener for the 2025 NCAA football regular season. Both teams finished the previous season with subpar records and no bowl appearances (Akron 4-8, Wyoming 3-9). Wyoming is favored by one touchdown and the matchup has an over/under total set at 49.5 points. This is the first-ever meeting between these two programs, adding an element of unpredictability.
Key Factors to Consider
- Wyoming struggled last season with a 3-9 record, scoring an average of 19.3 points per game (ranked 123rd) and allowing 28.3 points (90th). Akron finished 4-8, averaging 20.4 points scored (120th) and conceding 32 points (111th). Both teams have offensive challenges with inconsistent scoring and defensive vulnerabilities.
- There is no previous head-to-head history between Akron Zips and Wyoming Cowboys, making it hard to gauge matchup tendencies and psychological factors for this game.
- No specific injury information is currently available for either team ahead of this match, so both teams appear to be near full strength.
- Wyoming is traveling to Akron, giving the Zips home-field advantage. The game is held at InfoCision Stadium in Akron, Ohio. Weather and other external conditions are not noted as major factors at this time.
- Akron could use a season-opening victory as a confidence boost, especially given their prior struggles. Wyoming aims to bounce back from a disappointing season and start stronger under coach Jay Sawvel. Motivation should be high for both teams with first-game energy and new season aspirations.
Odds and Predictions
| Category | Odds | Prediction | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moneyline | Akron Zips: +230, Wyoming Cowboys: -285 | Wyoming Cowboys win | โ โ โ โโ 65% |
| Spread | Akron Zips: 7 -112, Wyoming Cowboys: -7 -108 | Wyoming Cowboys -7 | โ โ โ โโ 60% |
| Over/under | Over: 49.5 -105, Under: 49.5 -115 | Under 49.5 | โ โ โ โโ 55% |
Top EV Betting Odds
Discover the best value bets based on our EV analysis.
| Market | EV Pick |
|---|---|
| Moneyline | Wyoming Cowboys -12% |
| Spread | N/A |
| Over/Under | Under 49.5 3% |
๐ฅ Best Value Pick: Under 49.5 at 3% EV | Suggested Bet Size: 3.3% (Kelly Criterion)
Predicted Outcome
Given Wyoming's slight favoritism on odds and marginally better defensive metrics, but balancing Akron's home advantage and similar offensive struggles, the game projects as a close, low-scoring contest. A cautious lean towards Wyoming covering the 7-point spread while the total stays slightly under 49.5 points seems most reasonable.
Predicted Score: Wyoming Cowboys 24 – Akron Zips 17