Joe Moorhead and P.J. Fleck are in a similar boat when it comes to the trajectory of their programs. Both Akron and Minnesota finished in the middle of their respective conferences a year ago, and the Zips and Golden Gophers would like to find a way to take another step forward.
Minnesota took a step backward last week in a 38-13 defeat at the hands of Mississippi State. Bulldogs quarterback Kamario Taylor passed over and ran through the Golden Gophers defense. On the other side, Akron quarterback Cibastian Broughton threw for four touchdowns against Robert Morris in a resounding 45-10 victory.
If you are looking for some betting advice for the matchup, we've got you covered. Here are the latest odds for the game, courtesy of BetMGM.
Akron vs. Minnesota game odds
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- Spread: Akron +24.5 (-110), Minnesota -24.5 (-108)
- Money Line: Akron +1700, Minnesota -3000
- Over-Under: Over 49.5 (-108), Under 49.5 (-110)
Akron vs. Minnesota prediction, pick:
The Golden Gophers weren't exactly firing on all cylinders on offense either, as their leading rusher posted just 15 yards last week. Minnesota is also likely to be without the services of freshman wide receiver Hayden Moore, who suffereda knee injury last week.
The Golden Gophers should be in a position to beat Akron based on sheer talent disparity, but the prospect of a blowout victory doesn't feel like the most secure scenario here.
Expect Broughton to be able to move his team up and down the field in a game that Minnesota will have to put away in the second half.
Prediction: Minnesota 31, Akron 21
Best Bet: Akron +24.5
Akron vs. Minnesota, start time, streaming:
Time: 12:00 p.m. ET
TV: Big Ten Network
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